As the January transfer window enters its final stretch, the football world is buzzing with significant match results and high-profile player movements. Today, January 22, 2026, the dominant story on the pitch comes from the Bundesliga, where a surprising thrashing has sent shockwaves through the title race, while the transfer market sees a notable midfielder complete a multi-million-pound move to a Premier League giant.
Bundesliga Shockwave: Bayern Munich Demolishes RB Leipzig 5-1
The most significant match result from the last round undoubtedly belongs to the Bundesliga, where Bayern Munich delivered a stunning 5-1 defeat to RB Leipzig on Saturday, January 17, 2026. This emphatic away victory at the Red Bull Arena has sent a clear message in the German title race, reasserting Bayern’s dominance with a performance of clinical precision and attacking flair.
Leipzig, considered strong contenders, were left reeling by Bayern’s relentless assault. The Bavarians showcased their formidable attacking prowess, tearing apart Leipzig’s defense from the outset. While specific goalscorers for this particular match were not detailed in the immediate search results, Bayern’s comprehensive victory highlighted their depth and quality across the squad, with their star forwards and midfielders likely playing pivotal roles in dismantling their rivals. This result is a major statement of intent from Bayern as they continue their pursuit of another Bundesliga crown, leaving Leipzig with much to ponder.
In other notable European league results from the past few days:
Serie A: A significant upset saw Lazio fall 0-3 at home to Como on January 19, 2026. This unexpected loss for the Roman club against a team like Como (likely a newly promoted or lower-table side) underscores the unpredictable nature of Italian top-flight football.
Premier League: West Ham United secured a notable 2-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in a London derby last weekend. Crysencio Summerville opened the scoring for West Ham in that match, contributing to a “dismal defeat” for Spurs.
La Liga: Atletico Madrid secured a narrow 1-0 win against Alavés on January 18, 2026, while Real Madrid comfortably defeated Levante 2-0 on January 17, 2026.
A-League Men: Wellington Phoenix delivered an impressive performance, securing a 2-0 away victory against Sydney FC on January 17, 2026.
Thai League: League leaders Buriram United continued their strong form with a 1-0 win over Chiangrai United on January 18, 2026.
For the Indonesian, Philippine, Malaysian, and V. League, recent significant match results dominating international headlines were not readily available in the current search data for January 20-22, 2026. These leagues may have different schedules or their major news is more localized.
Transfer Market Heats Up: Gallagher Joins Tottenham in Major Premier League Deal
The biggest transfer news currently dominating headlines involves a significant move in the Premier League. Conor Gallagher has completed his transfer to Tottenham Hotspur from Atletico Madrid for a fee reported to be between £35 million and £40 million. This deal sees the highly-rated midfielder return to England, having previously been with Atletico Madrid. The transfer is particularly noteworthy as it was part of a busy period for Tottenham, who also saw Brennan Johnson move to Crystal Palace, with both deals effectively offsetting each other financially. Gallagher’s arrival is expected to bolster Tottenham’s midfield options as they push for a strong finish to the season.
Other significant transfer activities making waves include:
Manchester City’s Strengthening: Manchester City has confirmed the signing of defender Marc Guehi for a reported £20 million. This acquisition further solidifies City’s defensive ranks as they aim for domestic and European success.
Liverpool’s Defensive Pursuits: Liverpool are reportedly keen on Tottenham’s centre-back Micky van de Ven, whose future at Spurs is in question due to an expiring contract and a desire for silverware. The Reds are also eyeing Inter Milan’s Alessandro Bastoni and Borussia Dortmund’s Nico Schlotterbeck as alternatives.
Chelsea’s Ambitious Targets: Chelsea has entered the race for Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez and is also in talks to sign promising Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet.
Manchester United’s Midfield Hunt: Manchester United is actively looking to reinforce their midfield, with targets including Joao Gomes, Carlos Baleba, Marcos Llorente, and Elliot Anderson. They are also considering Nottingham Forest defender Murillo. Reports from Spain suggest United has also targeted Barcelona star Marc Casado.
Serie A Business: The Italian top flight has seen a flurry of confirmed deals. Santiago Gimenez’s move to AC Milan for over €35 million stands out as the most expensive inbound transfer in Serie A this window. Roma has been active, securing Donyell Malen from Aston Villa for £21.6 million and teenage forward Robinio Vaz from Marseille for £25 million. Atalanta also completed the signing of striker Giacomo Raspadori from Atletico Madrid for €23 million. Lazio brought in midfielder Kenneth Taylor from Ajax for £15 million and striker Petar Ratkov from RB Salzburg. Additionally, Taty Castellanos moved from Lazio to West Ham for £25.2 million, and Matteo Guezdouzi joined Fernerbache from Lazio for £26 million.
La Liga Influence on MLS: Atletico Madrid is set to receive funds from the expected $15 million transfer of Germán Berterame from Monterrey to Inter Miami, as they retained a sell-on percentage from his previous move.
Bundesliga Departures and Arrivals: While Bayern Munich is not expected to make major inbound signings, defender Sacha Boey is reportedly free to leave. Darmstadt has been active, with Paul Will joining Greuther Fürth on loan, and Niklas Schmidt arriving on loan from Toulouse. Eintracht Frankfurt confirmed the signing of Arnaud Kalimuendo from Nottingham.
The final days of the January transfer window promise more excitement across Europe’s top leagues as clubs scramble to finalize deals and strengthen their squads for the remainder of the season.
