January transfers 2026: All the Chelsea ins, outs and new contracts so far
From the official Chelsea FC website:
With the January transfer window now open, we summarise all the activity at Stamford Bridge so far in the first month of 2026…
Chelsea new signings – January 2026
Chelsea have not made any new signings in January 2026.
Chelsea loans in – January 2026
Chelsea have not made any loan signings in January 2026.
Chelsea new contracts – January 2026
Ryan Kavuma-McQueen
The Academy winger signed his first professional contract with the club. Kavuma-McQueen has been a regular in our Under-21 and Under-19 teams this season, and has represented England at Under-17 level.
Chelsea departures – January 2026
Facundo Buonanotte
Buonanotte returned to Brighton and Hove Albion following his loan spell at Chelsea. The Argentina international made his debut in our 2-2 draw away at Brentford and went on to make seven further appearances for the Blues, scoring in our Carabao Cup victory over Lincoln City.
Leo Castledine
The midfielder joined Championship side Middlesbrough in a permanent deal on 9 January. The Academy graduate had spent the first half of the season impressing on loan at Huddersfield Town, scoring 12 goals in 27 appearances.
Chelsea loans out – January 2026
Chelsea have not loaned any players out in January 2026.
Chelsea loan recalls – January 2026
Kiano Dyer – Volendam
Dyer returned to Chelsea from his loan spell at Volendam in the Netherlands. The England Under-20 international featured in both the Eredivisie and cup competitions during his four months there.
Leo Castledine – Huddersfield Town
Castledine (pictured top) returned from the League One side so he could complete his permanent transfer to Middlesbrough.
Teddy Sharman-Lowe – Bolton Wanderers
The goalkeeper played 23 times for Bolton in the first half of the season before being recalled to Chelsea. He was named the club’s Player of the Month for November during his time in the North-West.
Caleb Wiley – Watford
The 21-year-old gained further experience in the Championship with Watford – where he spent the second half of last season – before returning to Chelsea.
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