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The European January transfer window has slammed shut, with some big moves taking place.

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But several transfers also fell through. Let's look at 5 big January transfers that failed to happen in 2025:

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1. Trent Alexander Arnold - Real Madrid

Despite his Liverpool contract ending in summer 2025, the full-back's reported move to Real Madrid hasn't materialised.

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2. Marcus Rashford - Barcelona

Both Rashford and Barcelona were reportedly keen on a union, but financial obstacles meant that a move fell through.

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3. Alejandro Garnacho - Chelsea

The Argentine winger is reportedly not on the best terms with Ruben Amorim, but stayed put at Manchester United.

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4. Ryan Cherki - Borussia Dortmund

Despite Lyon's financial struggles, star attacking midfielder Cherki's 22.5 million Euros move was rejected.

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5. Kaoru Mitoma - Al Nassr

The Saudi giants reportedly offered a fee of 90 million euros for the Japanese, but Brighton turned it down.

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5 January Transfers That Did Not Happen

The European January transfer window has slammed shut, with some big moves taking place.

But several transfers also fell through. Let's look at 5 big January transfers that failed to happen in 2025:

1. Trent Alexander Arnold - Real MadridDespite his Liverpool contract ending in summer 2025, the full-back's reported move to Real Madrid hasn't materialised.

2. Marcus Rashford - BarcelonaBoth Rashford and Barcelona were reportedly keen on a union, but financial obstacles meant that a move fell through.

3. Alejandro Garnacho - ChelseaThe Argentine winger is reportedly not on the best terms with Ruben Amorim, but stayed put at Manchester United.

4. Ryan Cherki - Borussia DortmundDespite Lyon's financial struggles, star attacking midfielder Cherki's 22.5 million Euros move was rejected.

5. Kaoru Mitoma - Al NassrThe Saudi giants reportedly offered a fee of 90 million euros for the Japanese, but Brighton turned it down.