Karim Benzema set to sign a new deal with Real Madrid Karim Benzema Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has completed an agreement to extend his contract at the Santiago Bernabeu until June 2022, RMC Sport has reported. The deal will include a considerable wage hike for the Frenchman and an official confirmation will reportedly be made before the end of the current season.
Inter Milan confirm the signing of Victor Moses from Chelsea Victor Moses Inter Milan have completed the signing of Victor Moses from Chelsea after his loan spell with Fenerbahce was brought to an end. The winger signed a short-term deal which includes a €10 million to €20 million option to buy at the end of the season. The Nigerian becomes the fourth player that Antonio Conte has bought from the Premier League, having also signed Romelu Lukaku, Alexis Sanchez and Ashley Young from Manchester United.
Aston Villa complete the signing of Barcelona prodigy Louie Barry Louie Barry Aston Villa have completed the signing of 16-year-old striker Louie Barry from Barcelona- subject to international clearance- the club confirmed on Thursday. The 16-year-old turned down offers from a series of European powerhouses, including Paris Saint-Germain, and is set to go straight into the academy set-up at Bodymoor Heath.
Newcastle United ready to offer Danny Rose an escape route Danny Rose According to The Standard, Newcastle United are prepared to offer Danny Rose an escape route out of Tottenham Hotspur in the January transfer window. The defender appears to have fallen out of favour under Jose Mourinho, having been left out of the squad for a third consecutive match in Wednesday's 2-1 win over Norwich City. The Magpies view the Englishman as the ideal candidate to deputise in the left-back slot after Jetro Willems and Paul Dummett were sidelined for the rest of the season. Rose's contract with Spurs is set to expire in the summer of 2021 and it remains to be seen if he will depart before then.
Real Madrid complete the signing of Hugo Vallejo Real Madrid have completed the signing of Hugo Vallejo from Malaga, Spanish publication AS has reported. The 19-year-old signed a three-year deal with Los Blancos but will be sent out on loan to Deportivo La Coruna for the remainder of the season.
Manchester United line up sensational loan swoop for Carlos Teves Carlos Teves If reports from Tuttosport are to be believed, Manchester United are lining up a sensational loan move for former striker Carlos Teves in the January transfer window. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is on the lookout for a suitable forward to cover for Marcus Rashford, who is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines due to a double stress fracture in his back. Teves has now been identified as a potential candidate- eleven years after he left the Red Devils for Manchester City- and is believed to be available as he is not a part of the new hierarchy's current plans at Boca Juniors.
Bayern Munich enter race for Dayot Upamecano Dayot Upamecano According to BILD, Bayern München are considering a summer move for RB Leipzig's Dayot Upamecano. The 21-year-old, who is contracted to the Bundesliga outfit till 2021, is believed to be stalling on a new deal and the Bavarians are aiming to cash in on him at the end of the season. Arsenal and Manchester United have both been credited with plausible interest in the defender and it is believed that it would take suitors around €30-€40 million to land his signature.
Manchester United's loan bid for Matias Vecino rejected Matias Vecino Inter Milan have turned down an offer from Manchester United to sign midfielder Matias Vecino on loan, Sky Italy has reported. The Red Devils are currently on the lookout for midfield reinforcements, with their pursuit of Sporting's Bruno Fernandes having come to a standstill recently. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and his entourage have now been dealt with another blow as their conditions for Vecino's loan deal were rejected by the Nerazzurri.
Gareth Bale's agent rules out Spurs move for the winger Gareth Bale Gareth Bale's agent Jonathan Barnett has ruled out a move for the Real Madrid winger after reports claimed that he may be set for a Tottenham Hotspur return. Los Blancos are understood to be ready to discuss a deal to send him to the north London club but Barrett has now dismissed the claims. Speaking to the BBC, he said, "Why would one of the best players on Earth go on loan? That's ridiculous. At the moment, he is going to be playing football for Real Madrid and he has got two-and-a-half years left on his contract. Things can change but loans are ridiculous and there are not many clubs that can afford him anyway."
Arsenal to triple Gabriel Martinelli's wages amid Real Madrid interest Gabriel Martinelli According to the Daily Mail, Arsenal are set to offer Gabriel Martinelli a revised deal amid heavy interest from Real Madrid. The 16-year-old, who has scored 10 goals in 21 games for the Gunners this season, is set to be rewarded with a pay rise from £10,000 a week to around £30,000 in an attempt to fend off interest from Los Blancos and other potential admirers.
Dani Ceballos in talks for early Arsenal exit Dani Ceballos If reports in Carrusel Deportivo are to be believed, Dani Ceballos is in talks with parent club Real Madrid over an early departure from Arsenal. The midfielder joined the Gunners on a season-long loan deal last summer but has fallen down the pecking order since his return from injury. The Spaniard is concerned that a lack of game-time will affect his chances of making it to the national squad for Euro 2020 and has requested Los Blancos to help him find another team to make up for his minutes.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hints at more player departures in the January transfer window Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has hinted that there may be more departures from the club in the January transfer window following an embarrassing 2-0 defeat at the hands of Burnley on Wednesday. The likes of Romelu Lukaku, Alexis Sanchez, Ander Herrera, and Antonio Valencia have all departed Old Trafford last summer while Ashley Young joined Inter Milan earlier this month. Speaking to reporters, Solskjaer said, " We are looking to improve, we have got our targets. This is our second defeat at home and first since August. I thought we had turned that corner. We have started a clear-out and now I am going to be answering these questions until it [transfer window] closes. We are working on things."
Mino Raiola refuses to rule out summer move for Paul Pogba Paul Pogba Paul Pogba's agent Mino Raiola has refused to rule out a departure for the Manchester United midfielder and has criticised the club for not meeting the player's expectations since his arrival in 2016. In an interview with Sky Sports, he said, "I don't say anything for sure. Today he is not happy because he is not playing. He is recovering. Paul if he does not play he is not happy. I saw him go back to Manchester United when people did not think he would go back. People tend to imagine that Manchester United was the only club that he could have signed for. He chose Manchester United. Everybody knows the ambition from both parts is not being met in the last years. Let's be honest, let's talk about the elephant in the room. So we need to see in the summer if Paul is still in the plans of Manchester United and if Manchester United is still in the plans of Paul."
ICYMI: Jose Mourinho tight-lipped on Willian Jose amid intensive talks with Real Sociedad Willian Jose Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho has remained tight-lipped when quizzed about a move for Real Sociedad striker Willian Jose as he continues his search for a player who can cover for the injured Harry Kane. The 28-year-old was left out of Real Sociedad's squad for their Copa Del Rey game against Espanyol on Wednesday as both clubs are currently in advanced talks over his future. When asked about the links, Mourinho replied, "He's a Real Sociedad player. I don't comment on players from other clubs. I can only speak about my players. I think it's a question of respect to the coaches and the clubs where the players belong."
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Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has completed an agreement to extend his contract at the Santiago Bernabeu until June 2022, RMC Sport has reported. The deal will include a considerable wage hike for the Frenchman and an official confirmation will reportedly be made before the end of the current season.