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Bayern Munich Confirm Signing of Real Madrid defender Alvaro Odriozola

Alvaro Odriozola of Real Madrid during the UEFA Champions League group A match between Club Brugge KV and Real Madrid at Jan Breydel Stadium on December 11, 2019 in Brugge, Belgium.Bayern Munich have completed the signing of right-back Alvaro Odriozola on loan from Real Madrid as the Bundesliga champions seek to bolster their squad for the second half of the season.The 24-year-old arrives at the Allianz Arena on a six-month deal until the end of the 2019/20 campaign with Bayernas they look to defend their Bundesliga crown for an eighth consecutive season. He will wear the number 2 shirt.Spain international Odriozola made 27 competitive appearances for the Madrid club during his 18-month spell at the Santiago Bernabeu following his move from Real Sociedad."Following internal discussions, we...
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Hernandez Confirms move to LA Galaxy

Javier Hernandez 'Chicharito' of Sevilla FC looks on during the Copa del Rey Second Round match between Bergantinos CF and Sevilla FC at Riazor-Abanca Stadium on December 18, 2019 in La Coruna, Spain.Javier Hernandez has completed his move from Sevilla to LA Galaxy.The MLS club agreed a fee of around £7m with Sevilla for the 31-year old."I'm arriving with the best club in MLS, so I'm very excited about this. I'm simply ready to finally put the shirt on," Hernandez said."I want to achieve a lot of things with the LA Galaxy because that's what prove and show. I signed with this club for [four seasons] so imagine four more stars on this badge. It'll be awesome."Hernandez left West Ham for Sevilla last summer but has struggled for regular playing time under Julen Lopetegui.He has been limited ...
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Victor Moses Reportedly set for Inter Milan medical as Chelsea agree deal

Victor Moses of Fenerbahce SK in action during the Audi cup 2019 3rd place match between Real Madrid and Fenerbahce at Allianz Arena on July 31, 2019 in Munich, Germany.Victor Moses looks set to join Inter Milan after the Nerazzurri agreed terms with the player as well Chelsea on Monday.Inter Milan director Piero Ausilio even confirmed the agreement on Sky Italia, shortly after Frank Lampard also acknowledged in his pre-match press conference that Moses would be shifted from his current loan at Fenerbahce."We’ve reached a basic agreement with Chelsea for Victor Moses. We are evaluating the situation, it could be an opportunity, but it’s better to wait before saying more."The agreement is said to be a 6-month loan with a €10m option to buy, a decent deal for a 29-year-old player who cost ju...
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Napoli sign Amir Rrahmani on loan deal

Amir Rrahmani of Hellas Verona during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and Hellas Verona at Stadio San Paolo on October 19, 2019 in Naples, Italy.Italian Serie A giants Napoli have completed the signing of defender Amir Rrahmani from league rivals Hellas Verona.The Naples-based outfit have been trying to overhaul their squad under manager Gennaro Gattuso who has recently replaced Carlo Ancelotti on the bench at the San Paolo Stadium.The announcement of the deal came through Verona’s press release on Monday afternoon which stated that the 25-year-old has joined Napoli but will stay with the club till the summer of 2020 on temporary loan.It is believed that the deal of bringing Rrahmani to Naples is likely to cost the Italian club a fee in the region of €14 million.The Kosovo internation...
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Report: Arsenal target loan move for Jerome Boateng

Jerome Boateng of Bayern Muenchen is seen during the Bundesliga match between Hertha BSC and FC Bayern Muenchen at Olympiastadion on January 19, 2020 in Berlin, Germany.Arsenal have reportedly identified Bayern Munich defender Jerome Boateng as a potential loan addition.With Calum Chambers having sustained a season-ending knee injury, Gunners boss Mikel Arteta is keen to bring in a replacement before the end of the January window.According to the Daily Star,the Premier League outfit are ready to move for Boateng, who may be allowed to leave the Allianz Arena.The Germany international, formerly of Manchester City, is allegedly ready to take on a new challenge away from the Bundesliga giants.While Bayern may consider allowing Boateng to find a new club, the 31-year-old has still made 14 appe...
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Ashley Young joins Inter Milan from Manchester United

Ashley Young of Manchester United gestures during the FA Cup Third Round match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Manchester United at Molineux on January 04, 2020 in Wolverhampton, England.Inter Milan announced their first new arrival of the winter transfer window on Friday as veteran Ashley Young joined the Serie A giants from Manchester United on a reported 1.5 million-pound transfer fee.Having come through the youth academy of Watford, Young joined the Red Devils from Aston Villa in 2011. The winger/wingback managed 19 goals in 261 matches at Old Trafford in eight and a half seasons and won the Premier League in the 2012-2013 season.As an England international, the 34-year-old also earned 39 caps for the Three Lions, contributing 7 goals.Young now becomes the third player to join Inte...
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Tottenham complete signing of Benfica star Gedson Fernandes on 18-month loan deal

Gedson Fernandes of Tottenham Hotspur poses for a photo on January 14, 2020 at the Tottenham Hotspur training ground in Enfield, England.Tottenham have confirmed the arrival of Benfica midfielder Gedson Fernandes on an initial 18-month loan deal.Jose Mourinho's side have an option to make Fernandes' switch permanent reportedly for as much as £65m in the summer of 2021.The 21-year-old was heavily linked with a move to West Ham at the start of the month, but the Benfica youngster has turned down the Hammers to join Tottenham.Fernandes is the first signing made by Mourinho as Tottenham manager and now he is looking to sign at least one striker as cover for Harry Kane.The England captain is sidelined until April with a hamstring injury and Mourinho believes the club could struggle to make the ...
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Aston Villa Sign Milan goalkeeper Pepe Reina on loan deal

Pepe Reina of Aston Villa poses for a picture at the Aston Villa Bodymoor Heath training ground on January 13, 2020 in Birmingham, England.Aston Villa have announced the loan signing of AC Milan goalkeeper Pepe Reina until the end of the season. The former Liverpool goalkeeper will return to the Premier League after six years and is set to replace the injured Tom Heaton.England international Heaton has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a knee injury picked up during the 2-1 victory at Burnley on New Year's Day. In a related move, Bournemouth have confirmed the departure of goalkeeper Asmir Begovic to AC Milan on loan until the end of the season.Begovic spent the first half of the season at Qarabag in Azerbaijan on a temporary basis but will head to Milan, who sit 10th in Serie...
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Wolves striker Patrick Cutrone join Fiorentina on loan deal

Wolverhampton Wanderers' Patrick Cutrone during the UEFA Europa League group K match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Besiktas at Molineux on December 12, 2019 in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom.Patrick Cutrone has joined Fiorentina from Wolves on an initial 18-month loan deal with an obligation to buy.The Italian striker returns to Serie A six months after leaving boyhood club AC Milan, in a deal worth £16m which allows Wolves to recoup the fee spent on him in the summer.Cutrone was greeted by Fiorentina fans when he landed in Florence late on Thursday night before completing a medical and signing his contract on Friday.The Italy U21 international struggled to break into Nuno Espirito Santo's team throughout his time at Molineux, starting nine times out of 24 appearances and scoring thre...
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Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud 'agrees terms' on Inter move to reunite with Antonio Conte

Olivier Giroud of Chelsea before the FA Cup Third Round match between Chelsea FC and Nottingham Forest at Stamford Bridge on January 05, 2020 in London, England.Inter Milan officials have held talks with Olivier Giroud's agents and agreed terms for a January transfer,  according to Sky Italia.The France striker, whose Blues deal expires in the summer, has agreed a two-and-a-half year contract to join the Italian side.However, Inter have yet to agree a deal with Chelsea, who are asking for between £6.8m (€8m) and £8.5m (€10m).Inter do not want to spend more than £4.3m (€5m) and Giroud has other offers on the table, including one from Lyon, but he is keen to move to Inter.Giroud has not featured for Chelsea since the end of November, with Tammy Abraham the clear No 1 striker at Stamford...
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West Ham United Reportedly reached an agreement to sign Benfica midfielder Gedson Fernandes

Gedson Fernandes of SL Benfica in action during the Liga NOS match between SL Benfica and Rio Ave FC at Estadio da Luz on November 2, 2019 in Lisbon, Portugal.According to Football Insider , West Ham United have reached an agreement to sign Benfica midfielder Gedson Fernandes after a breakthrough in negotiations.The Hammers have sealed a deal for the 21-year-old to join the club this month on an 18-month loan without an option to buy.West Ham boss David Moyes wants to add a midfielder to his squad, and Fernandes is expected to complete a move in the coming days.The likes of Everton, Chelsea and Manchester United have all been linked with the Portugal under-21 international, but it appears the London Stadium outfit have beaten fierce competition to land their man.Fernandes have already fall...
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Aston Villa Sign Drinkwater on Loan for the rest of the Season

Danny Drinkwater of Aston Villa poses for a picture at Bodymoor Heath training ground.Former England international Danny Drinkwater has joined relegation-threatened Aston Villa on loan from Chelsea until the end of the season, the Premier League club said on Tuesday.The 29-year-old midfielder, who won the league with outsiders Leicester City in 2016 and moved to Chelsea in 2017, spent the first half of the season on loan to Burnley after becoming surplus to requirements at Stamford Bridge.“Danny was a key member of Leicester City’s title winning team and has represented England so he is a vastly experienced player,” said Villa manager Dean Smith. “He will strengthen our squad significantly.”Villa are 17th in the league and one point above the relegation zone, with an injury-hit squad.Forme...
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Sheffield United midfielder disclose his plan for the January window

Ben Osborn of Sheffield United during the FA Cup Third Round match between Sheffield United and AFC Fylde at Bramall Lane.Ben Osborn has no interest in leaving Sheffield United on loan during the transfer window, insisting he is ready to be patient in order to fulfil his dream of becoming an established Premier League player.The midfielder has yet to start a top-flight match for Chris Wilder’s side, with four of his seven appearances so far coming from the bench.With a number of Championship clubs understood to be monitoring Osborn’s situation at Bramall Lane - together with Billy Sharp and Luke Freeman, he has been the subject of several loan enquiries - the 25-year-old insisted he is prepared to bide his time following United’s impressive start to the new season.“My career is still on an...
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Arsenal Reportedly turned down Roma bid to sign Henrikh

Henrikh Mkhitaryan of Roma in action during the football Serie A match Ac Fiorentina v AS Roma at the Artemio Franchi Stadium in Florence.Arsenal have reportedly rejected an approach from Roma to sign Henrikh Mkhitaryan on a permanent basis this month.The Armenia international, who joined the North London side in January 2018, moved to the Italian capital on a season-long loan over the summer having failed to impress under Unai Emery.Having missed the opening stages of the season with injury, Mkhitaryan has netted three Serie A goals in nine appearances so far this term.According to Forza Roma, the Gunners have rejected a bid worth £8.5m from Roma to strike a permanent move for Mkhitaryan.Manager Paulo Fonseca is said to highly admire the attacking midfielder, who has demonstrated excellen...
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Bayern complete signing of Schalke goalkeeper Nubel on free transfer

Alexander Nuebel of FC Schalke 04 controls the ball during the Bundesliga match between FC Schalke 04 and Eintracht Frankfurt at Veltins-Arena.Bayern Munich have announced that Schalke goalkeeper Alexander Nubel will join the club on a free transfer in the summer.The ex-Germany Under-21 international, 23, has agreed a five-year contract with the Bundesliga champions.Nubel was named Schalke captain before this season after becoming first choice after the winter break in 2018-19.He told the club in December that he would not be renewing his contract, which expires at the end of June.Nubel is serving a four-match ban after being sent off for a chest-high tackle on Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder Mijat Gacinovic on 15 December.He has made 35 appearances in Germany's top flight and could be a lo...
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Report: Juventus reject bid from Leicester City for Arsenal target

Merih Demiral of Juventus FC in action during the Serie A football match between Juventus FC and Udinese Calcio. Juventus FC won 3-1 over Udinese Calcio.Leicester have fallen short with their £25.5m bid for Juventus centre-back Merih Demiral, claims Sky Sports.Brendan Rodgers wants to sign a new centre-back this month after failing to replace Harry Maguire in the summer.Leicester banked £80m for the England international and are now prepared to re-invest part of that in order to find his successor.Caglar Soyuncu has stepped up and filled the void left by Maguire with aplomb and now Rodgers wants to partner the 23-year-old with his Turkey international team-mate.Demiral only joined Juventus in the summer but has struggled to get a look in under new manager Maurizio Sarri.The 21-year-old was...
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Tottenham Target Loan Move For Atletico Madrid Midfielder Thomas Lemar

Thomas Lemar of Atletico de Madrid looks on during the Liga match between Real Betis Balompie and Club Atletico de Madrid at Estadio Benito Villamarin.Tottenham Hotspur have opened talks with Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Lemar in the January transfer window, according to reports.The 24-year-old moved to Spain from Monaco in 2018 but has failed to replicate the heights he reached in helping the French team win the Ligue 1 title a year earlier.A World Cup winner with France, Lemar was heavily linked with a move to Arsenal and Liverpool before deciding to join Atletico for a reported €60m (£51m).After featuring in 31 games in his first season at the Wanda Metropolitano, the forward has been used more sparingly so far this season, playing in only 13 league games.And according to Foot Merc...
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Lyon reject opening bid from Chelsea for Moussa Dembele

Moussa Dembele of Olympique Lyon. Chelsea are willing to pay up to £34m for Moussa Dembele, but Lyon are confident of keeping hold of their striker in the January transfer window.The former Celtic forward, who has scored 30 goals since moving to Ligue 1 from Celtic for £20m 18 months ago, is one of the options Chelsea are weighing up in January.However, the French club released a statement on Thursday outlining their intent not to let the 23-year-old leave.It read: "Olympique Lyonnais has taken note of certain information relayed by the media suggesting that Moussa Dembele could interest other clubs during this transfer window."We would like to reaffirm its wish, as in the summer of 2019, to keep Moussa Dembele."The club has full confidence in Moussa and counts in particular on him to...
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Juventus Complete Dejan Kulusevski Signing

Juventus' new player Dejan Kulusevski poses in Turin, Italy.Italian Serie A champions Juventus have completed the transfer of Dejan Kulusevski after the Swedish midfielder passed a medical, the Bianconeri confirmed on Tuesday.On loan at Parma from Atalanta, the 19-year-old has managed four goals and seven assists in 17 league games so far this season, catching the eye of clubs like Inter Milan and Liverpool.Kulusevski has signed a four-year contract with Juventus and will remain on loan at Parma for the remainder of the 2019-20 season.Reports suggest that Juventus will pay Atalanta 35 million euros plus performance-related bonuses.
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Ascacibar leaves Stuttgart and Signs for Hertha Berlin

Hertha BSC Unveils New Signing Santiago Ascacibar.Hertha Berlin has signed Argentine midfielder Santiago Ascacibar from second-division club Stuttgart.The Bundesliga club said Wednesday that the 22-year-old defensive midfielder signed a “long-term deal” and will join the rest of the squad for its winter training camp in Orlando, Florida.“Santiago can play at a variety of different positions in central midfield,” Hertha sporting director Michael Preetz said. “At just 22 years old, he is a young midfielder in the midst of his development and is strong in tackles. We’re extremely pleased.”Ascacibar made 56 Bundesliga and 13 second-division appearances for Stuttgart after joining from Argentine side Estudiantes in 2017. Stuttgart was relegated from the Bundesliga last season.Ascacibar has made...
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