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Confirmed Transfers 19/20

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Ian Poveda - Leeds Utd (free transfer)

[article]Leeds United are delighted to announce the signing of Ian Poveda from Premier League champions Manchester City.

The 19-year-old joins the Whites in a permanent deal and has penned a contract at Elland Road until the summer of 2024.

Poveda has played for a number of clubs throughout his youth career, including the likes of Chelsea, Arsenal, Barcelona and Manchester City.

With the Citizens he has featured regularly for their Academy side and has also played in the Football League Trophy for their Under-21 side over the past two seasons.

He leaves the Etihad Stadium having made one senior appearance, which came in last season’s Carabao Cup semi-final second leg victory against Burton Albion at the Pirelli Stadium.

The winger has also shown plenty of promise on the international stage, having been capped at every youth level by England from Under-16s to Under-20s.

Poveda becomes Leeds’ second signing of the January transfer window, following the arrival of goalkeeper Elia Caprile from Chievo Verona and will wear the number 7 shirt for the Whites.[/article]
 
Jean-Kévin Augustin - Leeds (loan with option to buy)

[article]Leeds United are delighted to announce the signing of Jean-Kevin Augustin.

The striker joins the Whites on an initial loan deal until the end of the season from Bundesliga outfit Red Bull Leipzig.

Augustin came through the ranks with French outfit Paris Saint-Germain and went on to make his senior debut for the club back in April 2015.

Over the course of the next two seasons, he helped PSG win every domestic honour.

In July 2017, he completed a move to German side Red Bull Leipzig for a reported fee of €13m.

He featured in both the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League during his time with the Bundesliga club, who finished sixth and third in his two seasons, where he hit 20 goals in 67 outings.

Augustin returned to his native France to join AS Monaco on loan at the start of the season and went on to feature 13 times.

The 22-year-old is a France youth international, having been capped at every level from Under-16s to Under-21s.

He helped France win the European Under-19 Championship in 2016, where he was the top goal-scorer and player of the tournament.

Augustin becomes Leeds’ third signing of the January transfer window following the arrivals of Elia Caprile and Ian Poveda.

He will wear the number 29 shirt for Leeds during his time at Elland Road and the club hold the option to sign the player on a permanent basis upon completion of his loan spell.[/article]
 
Ismaila Soro - Celtic (£2m)

[article]CELTIC are delighted to have completed the signing of Ismaila Soro, who has joined the Scottish champions on a four-and-a-half year deal.

The Ivorian midfielder has moved from Israeli side, Bnei Yehuda, where he played for the past couple of years.

And the new Bhoy will link up with his new team-mates at Lennoxtown tomorrow (Tuesday) to begin training with Neil Lennon’s squad. Ismaila Soro is the club’s second signing of the January transfer window following the arrival of Polish striker, Patryk Klimala.[/article]
 
Roger Ibanez - Roma (18-month loan for €1m with obligation to buy for another €8m and up to €2m in performance-related bonuses)

[article]Roger Ibanez is having his medical tests with Roma this morning, as Atalanta make another healthy profit on a player who barely featured.

The 21-year-old centre-back flew in from Brazil yesterday and was in the stands for the 1-1 Derby della Capitale draw with Lazio.

Atalanta signed him from Fluminense for just under €4m a year ago, but he only made two very brief substitute appearances for a total 20 minutes on the pitch.

Despite that, they are making a big profit, as Roma are taking Ibanez on an 18-month loan for €1m with obligation to buy for another €8m and up to €2m in performance-related bonuses.

“There’s Roger Ibanez, who didn’t play very much for Atalanta, but we believe in his capabilities and invested money in his arrival,” Roma director of sport Gianluca Petrachi told Sky Sport Italia on Sunday.

“We hope over the next six months he can learn the tactical movements of the coach and therefore be ready to become a key centre-back for Roma from next season.”[/article]
 
Christian Eriksen - Inter Milan (€20m)


Giovani Lo Celso - Tottenham (reportedly €60m)

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We are delighted to announce that we have exercised the option to convert the loan of Giovani Lo Celso from Real Betis Balompié to a permanent transfer. Gio has signed a contract with the Club until 2025.

The midfielder has produced impressive performances after establishing himself in the team following a hip injury which restricted his playing time in the early part of his loan at the Club.

A former player at Rosario Central and Paris Saint-Germain, Giovani has appeared in 20 games for us so far in all competitions and registered two goals, including netting the first FA Cup goal at our new stadium against Middlesbrough earlier this month.

The Club can also announce the departure of Christian Eriksen after agreement was reached with FC Internazionale Milano for the Denmark international's transfer.

He made 305 appearances for us following his move from Ajax in August, 2013, and scored 69 times.

We wish Christian well for the future.
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Hatem Ben Arfa - Real Valladolid (free transfer)

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LA LIGA SIDE Real Valladolid have signed French attacking midfielder Hatem Ben Arfa until the end of the season.

The former Newcastle United and Hull City player joins the club on a six-month deal, having been a free agent since he left Rennes at the end of last season.

Valladolid are in 16th place in the Spanish top flight. The club’s president and majority shareholder is legendary former Brazil striker Ronaldo.

During spells with Lyon and Marseille, Ben Arfa won five Ligue 1 titles in six seasons in the early stages of his career.

The 32-year-old, who has been capped 15 times at senior level by France, then spent five years in England before returning home for stints with Nice and Paris Saint-Germain.

He helped Rennes to win the Coupe de France at PSG’s expense last season but hasn’t played a competitive game since May.
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They already have been missing them because he's been fucking shite for over a year and downed tools.
 
Pablo Mari - Arsenal (loan for £4m with option to buy for £8m)

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Spanish defender Pablo Mari is set to join us on loan until the end of the season.

The 26 year-old joins us from Brazilian side Flamengo, where he helped the Rio de Janeiro based team win the Brazilian Serie A title and the Copa Libertadores last year.

Mari made 22 appearances for Flamengo after joining them last July from Manchester City, where he had been since 2016. The left-footed central defender had three three different season-long loan spells during his time at City – in Spain with Girona for the 2016/17 season, then to the Netherlands with NAC Breda in 2017/18, before returning to Spain for the 2018/19 campaign with Deportivo La Coruna.

Mari developed his youth career in Spain with RCD Mallorca, where he made his La Liga debut at the age of just 17. Three years later in 2013 Mari joined Spanish side Gimnastic, where he made nearly 100 appearances in his three seasons with the Catalonian club.

We have an option to make the deal permanent in the summer.

Technical director Edu said: “Pablo is an experienced player who will provide us with additional defensive quality. We have been monitoring Pablo’s career for a while and we are very pleased to have reached agreement with Flamengo for him to join us initially until the end of our season. Together with Mikel and his coaching team, we are all looking forward to seeing Pablo in an Arsenal shirt.”

The deal is subject to the completion of regulatory processes.
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Radoslaw Majecki - Monaco (€7m + add ons)


Callum Robinson - West Brom (loan)

[article]Callum Robinson today joins Albion on loan from Sheffield United until the end of the season.

The 24-year-old arrives at The Hawthorns having made 16 Premier League appearances this campaign, notably netting at Stamford Bridge as the Blades came from two goals down to earn a draw.

A Republic of Ireland international, Callum played regular Sky Bet Championship football for Preston North End in his three permanent seasons at Deepdale, before making the move to Bramall Lane in the summer.

A versatile forward who has been capped for his country on 12 occasions, Robinson came through Aston Villa’s academy before loan spells at Preston, Bristol City, and a second stint with the Lilywhites, helped earn him a permanent deal in Lancashire. [/article]
 
Steven Bergwijn - Tottenham (£27m)

[article]We are delighted to announce the signing of Steven Bergwijn from Eredivisie side PSV Eindhoven.

Steven has signed a contract with the Club that will run until 2025 and will wear the number 23 shirt.

The Netherlands international made his first team debut for PSV at the age of 17 and went on to establish himself as a regular in the team during the 2016/17 season where he made 33 appearances.

The versatile attacking midfielder has been a member of three Eredivisie title-winning squads at Philips Stadion, making 149 appearances in total and scoring 31 goals, including a career best 15 last season. So far this campaign he has registered six goals in 29 appearances.

Having made his senior international debut in October, 2018, the 22-year-old has collected nine international caps for the Netherlands to date.[/article]
 
Tomas Soucek - West Ham (loan for €4m with option to buy for €16m)

[article]West Ham United is pleased to confirm the arrival of Czech Republic international Tomáš Souček from Slavia Prague.

The 24-year-old signs on an initial loan deal until the end of the 2019/20 season, with an option to make the transfer permanent in the summer.

Souček, who has won 25 full caps for his country, is a two-time Czech title winner and has built an impressive reputation as an energetic midfielder with both defensive and attacking qualities, and a strong physical presence thanks to his 6ft 4ins frame.

Manager David Moyes said: “We are delighted to welcome Tomáš to West Ham United. I think that he gives us a lot of different qualities, but most importantly he fits the profile of the player we want to bring to the Club. He is young and hungry but with an established pedigree and proven talent.

“He was captain of Slavia Prague, he's played as a defensive midfielder but he's scored a lot of goals as an attacking midfielder as well. At the moment he ticks a lot of boxes. We need to give him the opportunity and time to settle in but we are confident he will prove to be a strong addition to the squad."

Born in the central Czech town of Havlíčkův Brod, Souček came through the ranks at Slavia Prague, and broke into their first team in 2015 following a loan spell at Viktoria Žižkov.

He soon became a mainstay of the Slavia team, playing 29 of their 30 Czech First League matches in the 2015/16 campaign. The next season brought a first league title and a debut senior cap for the Czech Republic, in a November 2016 friendly against Denmark.

His rise to prominence accelerated in the 2018/19 campaign, when a remarkable 18 goals from midfield helped fire Slavia to the Czech double and saw him named the Czech First League Player of the Year.

Souček’s form has continued in much the same vein this term, with his 12 goals – including two in the UEFA Champions League against Inter Milan and Borussia Dortmund – coming in 26 appearances.

West Ham United would like to welcome Tomáš and his family to east London and wish him every success for his career in Claret and Blue.[/article]
 
Kyle Walker-Peters - Southampton (loan)

[article]Southampton Football Club is delighted to announce it has completed the loan signing of highly-rated young full-back Kyle Walker-Peters.

The 22-year-old, who can play on either side of defence, has joined Saints from Tottenham Hotspur for the remainder of the season, providing additional strength to Ralph Hasenhüttl’s squad for the final months of the campaign.

Walker-Peters, who is a product of the Spurs academy, has represented England at every level from Under-18s to Under-21s and has made 24 first-team appearances with his club, the most recent of which saw him start away to Bayern Munich in the Champions League last month.

Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhüttl said: “I am very pleased to have Kyle with us for the rest of the season. He is a talented young player, with good defensive and attacking qualities.

“It was clear this month that we could use additional support in the full-back positions, and Kyle was exactly the profile of player I was hoping we could bring in.

“He will be a good addition to our squad, and we are pleased that he has chosen to join us ahead of a number of other clubs who were interested in signing him.”

Kyle Walker-Peters said: “On a personal note I'm just grateful for the opportunity I've been given by the manager and the club.

“I come here looking to help the club improve and improve myself. I just want to win as many games as possible and enjoy playing football.

“I had a chat with the manager and he assured me I was the type of player he liked and I got that feeling from watching Southampton that I could fit in well.”[/article]
 
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Carles Perez - Roma (loan for €1m with obligation to buy for €11m)

Gonzalo Villar - Roma (€4m plus add ons up to €1m)
 
Alessandro Florenzi - Valencia (6 mth loan with no option to buy)


Sander Berge - Sheff Utd (£22m)

[article]United have once again smashed the club's transfer record to secure the services of a highly-rated Norwegian international midfielder on a long-term contract.

Sander Berge, who, at the age of 21 already has 20 international caps to his name, has penned a four-and-a-half-year deal at Bramall Lane, with the Blades fighting off a number of other Premier League clubs to secure his signature. An undisclosed fee has been agreed with Belgian side Genk.

Prince Abdullah has taken a personal interest in the signing of Berge and was instrumental in the negotiations to ensure the Blades landed the top target. The board have supported Chris Wilder's vision for the team and since returning to the Premier League have broken the transfer record on five occasions. The long-term view for the club is to ensure sporting success with financial sustainability, and the recruitment of Berge is a vital part of the plan.

The manager told www.sufc.co.uk: "The board have really backed us in this window to bring in players of the quality of Sander. He fits the bill in so many ways. He's a Norwegian international who has played 20 times for his country, he's also played Champions League football and we're delighted he has decided to come to Bramall Lane.

"Sander is someone we have known about for quite a while now. We have tracked him over a sustained period of time, he was a player we highlighted as someone who could come in and really improve us and we are thrilled he's agreed to come here.

"When we sat down with Sander it was clear that he was really excited about coming here and that was great to see. I think this signing just shows how far we have come in a short space of time, that we are now attracting the likes of Sander to the football club. It's a brilliant signing for us."

Having started his career playing youth football in Norway's third tier, Berge joined top-flight outfit Valerenga ahead of the 2015 campaign.

The midfielder quickly established himself as a key player having made his debut against Sandefjord and impressing on his first start against Rosenborg. In total, Berge made 36 appearances before joining Genk on a four-year contract in January 2017.

Over in Belgium, Berge has clocked up 98 appearances for Genk, scoring six goals. He also boasts Champions League experience and has featured regularly for club and country this season.

Internationally, Berge has been capped at every youth level, prior to making his senior debut as a 19-year-old against Northern Ireland in March 2017. He has now amassed 20 caps for his country, scoring one goal, against Malta in September 2019.[/article]
 
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Daniel Podence - Wolves (£17m)

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Wolves have secured the signing of Portuguese winger Daniel Podence from Olympiacos, subject to international clearance.

The 24-year-old can play on either flank and provides a fresh attacking option to Nuno Espirito Santo, signing a four-and-a-half-year deal.

Podence has already made 27 competitive appearances for the unbeaten Greek Super League leaders this season and scored in the Champions League back in September.

A product of the Sporting CP Academy system, which is responsible for Rui Patricio and Joao Moutinho, Podence enjoyed his breakthrough at the Lisbon club, having impressed for Sporting B.

The wide man, who can also play behind the striker, was handed his senior Sporting debut in December 2014 and made 40 appearances before heading to Greece 18 months ago.

Since then, Podence has continued his development with Olympiacos and been a key player for the Greek side flying high during the first half of this season.

In his 27 appearances, Podence claimed five goals and five assists, including a strike against Tottenham Hotspur in a 2-2 Champions League draw in the group stages.

At international level, the winger has played for five different youth levels for Portugal, including the under-21s with Ruben Neves and Diogo Jota back in 2017.

He now reunites with the pair at Molineux, likewise his former Sporting team-mate Patricio, and joins training with Nuno’s squad ahead of next week’s Manchester United Premier League trip.
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Josh Brownhill - Burnley (£10m)

[article]Burnley Football Club is delighted to confirm the signing of midfielder Josh Brownhill from Bristol City.

The 24-year-old has agreed a four-and-a-half-year contract – with the option of a further 12 months – to secure a move back to the North-West for an undisclosed fee.

“It’s a really good feeling to be at Burnley. It’s a big football club with a great fan base,” said Brownhill.

“Every time I’ve played here it’s been nice to play at Turf Moor and I’m really excited.

"I can’t wait to put on the shirt and play football. Whenever I get the chance, then I’ll be ready to take it.”

Warrington-born Brownhill started his professional career with Preston North End – after a spell in the youth set-up at Manchester United – before joining Bristol City, where he went on to make 161 appearances and captain the Championship side.

Brownhill was a driving force for the Robins as they challenged for a play-off place last season and again during the current campaign.

And the central midfield man was also a key figure in City’s epic run to the semi-finals of the League Cup in 2017/18, which included wins over Premier League sides Watford, Stoke, Crystal Palace and Manchester United.

Defeat to Manchester City in the last four denied Brownhill a return trip to Wembley following two successes there during a loan spell at Barnsley, alongside Clarets defender Kevin Long, under current Bristol City boss Lee Johnson.

Having signed on loan for the Tykes from Preston in January, 2016, Brownhill helped Barnsley win both the Football League Trophy and secure promotion to the Championship with a play-off final win over Millwall.

At the end of his contract at Deepdale – and following 64 appearances for Preston, a goal against the Clarets in a 2014 pre-season friendly and promotion from League One in 2015 – he then followed Johnson to City in June, 2016 and 18 months later was rewarded with a new contract running until June, 2021.

After making 32 appearances in his first season at Ashton Gate, Brownhill then missed only one game in each of the 2017/18 and 2018/19 Championship campaigns, scoring 10 times to contribute to the 17 goals he netted in a City shirt.

In January, 2017 he was in the City side beaten 2-0 at Burnley in the FA Cup and now returns to Turf Moor on a permanent basis to get his first chance of top-flight football as a part of Sean Dyche’s squad.

“I’ve always wanted to get to the top. It’s been mine and my family’s goal ever since I played football as a kid,” added Brownhill, who will wear squad number eight.

“I’m thankful to Burnley for giving me that opportunity and I am going to take it.”
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Nahki Wells - Bristol City (£4m)

[article]City have signed striker Nahki Wells from Premier League side Burnley for an undisclosed fee.

Bermuda international forward Wells, 29, joins the Robins on a three-and-a-half year contract, having spent the last season-and-a-half on loan at QPR.

Wells was the R’s top goalscorer this season with 15 goals in all competitions; 13 in the Sky Bet Championship with an average of one league goal every other match.

Bristol City Chief Executive Officer Mark Ashton said: “We are thrilled to welcome Nahki Wells to Bristol City, which is a really exciting transfer for us. Nahki is a player we have watched for a long time and we know just how talented he is with a goalscoring record that really does speak for itself.

“Nahki brings extra quality to Lee’s attacking options and that is vital as we push on in this second half of the season.”

Robins Head Coach Johnson said: “Nahki is a player with so much talent and he is a proven goalscorer at this level. I have spoken before of our ability to create a lot of chances and I think Nahki will help us in terms of that clinical edge which we have needed at times.

“I’m really looking forward to working with him and I think he will be a great fit in our squad, as we set our sights on a strong finish with 18 matches left.”

Wells’ career began in his home country at Dandy Town Hornets and Bermuda Hogges before a move to the UK and a brief spell at non-league outfit Eccleshill United.

He featured for Carlisle United in the 2010/11 season before going on to score an impressive 53 goals in three-and-a-half seasons at Bradford.

Wells helped The Cumbrians win promotion from League Two in 2012/13, scoring in the play-off final, as well as featuring in the League Cup final of the same campaign.
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Matheus Cunha - Hertha Berlin (€15m plus add ons)


Davie Selke - Werder Bremen (18 mth loan with obligation to buy for £8m)


Kamil Grosicki - West Brom (£800k plus add ons)

[article]Albion have completed the signing of Poland international Kamil Grosicki from Hull City for an undisclosed fee.

The experienced winger, who has seven goals and five assists already this season, arrives at The Hawthorns hot on the heels of fellow attacker Callum Robinson to give Head Coach Slaven Bilic further options in forward areas.

Grosicki has earned 73 caps for his nation and is the most productive Sky Bet Championship midfielder since the beginning of 2019 - with 14 goals and 13 assists to his name in the last 12 months.

The 31-year-old has penned an 18-month contract at The Hawthorns and is eligible to play in Saturday's home game against Luton Town.

With Robinson arriving from Bramall Lane on loan until the end of the season, Sporting and Technical Director Luke Dowling welcomed both additions.

“We tried hard to get Callum in the summer but he understandably didn’t want to pass up the opportunity to play in the Premier League,” said Luke.

“As soon as the opportunity to take him in this window cropped up, it was something that we wanted to do straightaway.

“So did 90 per cent of the other Championship clubs but I think Callum’s awareness of our interest in the summer was a big factor in our favour.

“He can play wide as we saw in his Preston role but also centrally, as has proved the case at Sheffield United.

“Kamil is one of the most consistent players I have seen. He’s always a seven out of 10 guy who will give you a nine as well. He’s exactly the type of player we want to be adding at this stage and as soon as he heard of our interest, there was nowhere else he wanted to come.

“He’s got great experience and is still an important member of his national squad with the Euros ahead in the summer.”[/article][/article]
 
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Nathan Bishop - Man Utd

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Southend United can confirm Nathan Bishop has completed a move to Manchester United for an undisclosed fee.

Bishop joined Blues at the age of 16 and his hard work and dedication saw him make huge strides in the academy, impressing enough to progress into the first team squad at a young age and eventually making his professional debut as an 18-year-old against Scunthorpe United in 2017.

It was the following season that the shot-stopper had an extended run in the side, featuring 21 times in total before making a further 17 appearances in all competitions this campaign.

His work ethic and attitude has been exceptional during his time at the club and Bishop moves onto pastures new in the Premier League with the best wishes of everyone at Southend United.

After making the next step in his career, the 20-year-old was quick to thank those who have helped him during his time in Essex.

“I’ve loved every second at Southend,” said Bishop. “It was an honour to play for the club.

“I want to thank everyone who I met from managers, coaching staff, the guys in the kitchen and everyone, especially the fans for accepting me and helping me throughout my time at the club.

“I also want to thank Lee Harrison and Ox [Mark Oxley]. Both had a massive part to play in everything that happened for me at Southend and I’m truly grateful for all the help and support they gave me!

“I wish Southend the best of luck for the future.”
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Richairo Zivkovic - Sheff Utd (6 mth loan with option to buy)

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Chris Wilder has added a pacey goalscorer to his squad, with the capture of Richairo Živković.

On transfer deadline day, the former Dutch U21s marksman arrives at S2 on a loan deal until the end of the season from Chinese club Changchun Yatai, although the Blades have an option to make the deal permanent in the summer.

Boss Wilder commented: "People will recognise we do sometimes go left field with our signings, but we've worked very hard on this one, because we have had to.

"We know enough about him, we've kept tabs on Richairo for a while and tracked his progress. He is a Dutch international at ages under the senior level, he'll be unpredictable to other teams, but we know what we're getting and he wants to make the most of the opportunity.

"He will give us genuine pace at the top of the pitch. We're learning all the time this season, but pace in the Premier League is key and Richairo is someone we think can kick us on.

"Hopefully things go well enough to turn it into a permanent move in the summer - this is another signing of a young player with an eye on the future."

Živković, 23, joined FC Groningen at the age of 11 and having progressed through the ranks, he penned a three-year contract with the club in 2012 and subsequently became the club's youngest ever debutant.

In Holland's top-flight Živković netted 10 goals in 33 appearances, prompting Ajax to swoop for his services in March 2014, following in the footsteps of Luis Suarez who had previously transferred from Groningen to the biggest name in Dutch football.

He netted once in seven senior appearances in Amsterdam, but impressively scored 27 times in 40 outings for the club's reserve team, in addition to loan spells with Willem II and FC Utrecht.

In June 2017, Živković moved to the Belgian Pro League penning a long-term deal with KV Oostende and then made the switch to China, where he has since scored 12 goals in 17 matches.
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