Confirmed Transfers (2015/16)

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N'Golo Kante - Leicester City (reportedly £5.6 million)

[article=http://www.lcfc.com/news/article/leicester-city-sign-ngolo-kante-2589633.aspx#IgKi8cGITu8JrqsS.99]Leicester City Football Club is delighted to announce the signing of N’Golo Kanté from French Ligue 1 side Caen on a four-year deal.

The 24-year-old Frenchman arrives for an undisclosed fee, subject to international clearance and approval from the Premier League and the Football Association, adding fierce competition to the Club’s central midfield ranks ahead of the Barclays Premier League opener against Sunderland on 8 August.

N’Golo, who will wear the No.14 shirt, is City’s fourth new signing of the summer after the arrivals of Robert Huth, Christian Fuchs and Shinji Okazaki and is the first under new manager Claudio Ranieri.

The Foxes beat off firm competition to secure the signature of Kanté, whose tenacious and tough tackling approach has seen him catch the eye of a number of teams across Europe.

Born in Paris in 1991, Kanté’s footballing career began with US Boulogne, where he came through the youth ranks to make his first team debut against AS Monaco in May 2012.

His impressive performances for US Boulogne saw Caen swoop for his talents in 2013. That faith was quickly rewarded as Kanté played 38 games en route to a promotion from the French Ligue 2 in the 2013/14 campaign.

A further 37 appearances and two goals in 2014/15 underlined his potential and, in the fast-paced and competitive environment of the Premier League, the Frenchman’s energetic playing style is widely tipped to make him a success in England. [/article]

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1 - N'Golo Kanté both attempted (178) and won possession with (146) the most tackles in Ligue 1 in 2014/15. Solid.

Jimmy Briand - Guingamp (free transfer)

[article]France international winger Jimmy Briand has completed his move to Guingamp from Hannover, the Ligue 1 club have announced.

Guingamp revealed on Friday an agreement had been reached to bring the former Lyon and Rennes midfielder to the Stade du Roudourou, and the 29-year-old was officially unveiled as a Guingamp player this morning.

Briand has signed a two-year contract with the Brittany club and returns to France after a single season in the Bundesliga - where he made 29 appearances for Hannover.

"Jimmy is a fighter, a winner, with many values. An exemplary player in his attitude," Guingamp president Bertrand Desplat said.[/article]

 

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Yohan Benalouane - Leicester (reportedly €8 million)

[article=http://www.lcfc.com/news/article/leicester-city-sign-yohan-benalouane-2590611.aspx#LDeYQopU11xhqQfF.99]Defender Yohan Benalouane has completed a move to Leicester City on a four-year deal subject to international clearance and Premier League and FA approval.

The 28-year-old centre back arrives from Serie A side Atalanta for an undisclosed fee and will add some healthy competition to Claudio Ranieri’s defensive line ahead of Saturday’s Barclays Premier League opener against Sunderland. He will wear the no.29 shirt.

Standing at 6ft 2ins, Benalouane is blessed with both pace and power alongside a composure on the ball that should make him a good fit for the challenges of Premier League football.

A former France Under-21 international, Yohan has since opted to represent Tunisia at international level and arrives with an impressive track record at club level in both Italy and France.

After coming through the ranks at French side Saint-Etienne, Benalouane’s performances in Ligue 1 earned him a move to Italy in 2010, when he signed for newly promoted Cesena in Serie A.

Two solid seasons for the Italian outfit earned him another move to Parma, initially on loan in the summer of 2012. After helping lift his team to a 10th placed finish in 2012/13, he joined Atalanta on loan in January 2014 before making that deal permanent at the end of the season.

Last term Benalouane’s performances at the heart of Atalanta’s defence provided a solid foundation for a campaign that saw the Italian side amass 37 point total en route to securing Serie A survival in impressive fashion. [/article]

 

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Elseid Hysaj - Napoli (reportedly €5 million)

[article]Elseid Hysaj will undergo his Napoli medical today before completing the transfer from Empoli.

The 21-year-old Albania international was spotted at the Castelvolturno ground this afternoon by reporters.

He will have his medical tests and then put pen to paper on a five-year contract.

A transfer fee was agreed between the two clubs earlier this week..

Hysaj is the second Empoli player to follow Coach Maurizio Sarri to Napoli after Mirko Valdifiori.[/article]

 

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Rafael da Silva - Lyon (reportedly €3 million)

[article]French club Olympique Lyonnais have announced an agreement with Manchester United for the transfer of Brazilian right-back Rafael, who is set to sign a four-year contract at Stade de Gerland.

The 25-year-old underwent a medical in Lyon today and will be officially unveiled at a press conference this week.

It brings to a close an eight-year association with United after Rafael joined the club alongside twin brother Fabio. He made his first-team debut against Newcastle in August 2008 and went on to make 170 appearances for the Reds, scoring five goals.

Rafael was a popular figure with fans at Old Trafford and he tweeted: "I want to thank Manchester United fans for all the love during those eight years."

In a heartfelt farewell, he continued: "Since I signed with the club I [have] lived incredible moments… eight years wearing the shirt of one of the biggest clubs of the world. Thank you @ManUtd. I also want to thank all employees who always treated me with great affection and gave me greater attention.

"Thank you United Kingdom, I learned a lot in this country, as a player, and no doubt as a human being, lessons that I will keep for the rest of my life. Thank you Sir Alex Ferguson for always believing in my work and for all the doors that you opened up to me. Now it’s a new path, a new challenge, God bless me!"

His former colleagues also took to Twitter to pay tribute to their departing teammate. David De Gea posted a picture of himself with Rafael during United’s 20th title celebrations in 2013: "You are one of the best guys that I know. I am sure that you will succeed in your new adventure, you’re top.”

Captain Wayne Rooney tweeted: "Good luck Rafa, we will all miss you." Ashley Young replied to Rafa’s earlier tweet, saying: "All the best Rafa aka Rafinho, wish you all the best at Lyon." And Phil Jones added: “Good luck Rafael in the start of your new adventure! Top player and top professional!”

Michael Carrick chipped in by tweeting: "8 years? Took me 4 to tell the difference between you and Fab. Good luck Raf, will miss you mate. It's been a pleasure."

Everyone at the club would like to wish Rafael well in the future.[/article]

 

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Bobby Zamora - Brighton (free transfer)

[article=http://www.seagulls.co.uk/news/article/bobby-zamora-returns-to-brighton-and-hove-albion-2591390.aspx#kLxGBFoG6MJBBVyc.99]Brighton & Hove Albion have tonight completed the signing of striker Bobby Zamora on a one-year contract.

The former England international, who left Queens Park Rangers at the end of last season, made his name with Albion, scoring 83 goals in just over three seasons between 2000 and 2003.

He passed a medical at the American Express Elite Football Performance Centre this evening, before signing the paperwork to complete his move back to the Albion.

Manager Chris Hughton said, "We are absolutely delighted to have brought Bobby back to Brighton. He needs absolutely no introduction here. The Albion fans know everything about him, from his achievements in a Brighton shirt and right through his time with Spurs, West Ham, Fulham and QPR.

"I also know Bobby well, having worked with him during his time at Spurs, and he is a great professional; I know he will bring plenty of experience to the team, having played Premier League, European and international football.

"He will also bring a lot in terms of character to the club and to the dressing room - but most importantly, having played more than 30 times for QPR last season, he brings top quality to our offensive options.

"We still have work to do in terms of adding to the squad, including those offensive options, in terms of creating and scoring goals."

Zamora joined Albion for £100,000 in the summer of 2000, having impressed during a loan spell the previous season - scoring six goals in six games under then manager Micky Adams.

After helping the Seagulls win back-to-back championships in 2001 and 2002, he eventually moved to Spurs for a record transfer fee received of £1.5m.

Subsequent moves to West Ham, Fulham and QPR followed; he helped Fulham reach the Europa League Final in 2010; he was called up to the England squad during Fabio Capello's time in charge, but injury ruled him out of that year's World Cup Finals. [/article]

 

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Adam Le Fondre - Wolves (loan with option to buy)

[article=http://www.wolves.co.uk/news/article/le-fondre-deal-done-2591275.aspx#7LIiMQWidhpSlDQp.99]Wolves are pleased to announce the arrival of striker Adam Le Fondre on a season-long loan from Cardiff City.

The prolific 28-year-old frontman today completed a medical and has sealed a deal which will see him join the squad at Molineux.

There is also an option within the deal for Wolves to make it permanent.

Head Coach Kenny Jackett confirmed earlier today that the striker was due at the club for talks and a deal has now been concluded.

"I am delighted that we have brought Adam to Wolves," said Jackett.

"He is a proven goalscorer who will bring experience and competition to the club."

“We are really pleased to bring Adam to the club,” added Head of Football Development and Recruitment Kevin Thelwell.

“He has a proven goalscoring pedigree with a terrific strike rate in both the Championship and the Premier League.

“We have been chasing him for a long time and are delighted that he is now a Wolves player.”

Le Fondre boasts an impressive goals to games ratio throughout his career, notching 172 from 298 starts and 144 appearances as a substitute.

He started his career with home town club Stockport County before joining Rochdale and then Rotherham.

It was in August, 2011, that he made what was then a step up in level from Rotherham to Reading, scoring 12 goals as the Royals secured promotion to the Barclays Premier League.

He then scored 14 times in the top flight in the 2012/13 campaign, including goals against Chelsea, Manchester United and Arsenal.

He was also named the Premier League Player of the Month for January, 2013.

Reading were relegated but Le Fondre maintained his scoring form the following season, 15 goals including hat tricks in successive home games against Bolton and Blackpool.

Having joined Cardiff at the start of last season, Le Fondre spent the second half of the campaign on loan with Bolton, scoring eight goals in 17 appearances.

Under the terms of his loan Le Fondre will be unavailable for Wolves’ two Sky Bet Championship fixtures with Cardiff this season.[/article]

 

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Chuba Akpom - Hull (loan)

[article=http://www.hullcitytigers.com/news/article/tigers-sign-akpom-on-season-long-loan-from-arsenal-2592413.aspx#pxa5cTSu1OdigweM.99]The Tigers have completed a deal to sign striker Chuba Akpom on a season-long loan from Arsenal.

19-year-old Akpom, a current England U20 international, joined up with his new team-mates this morning and further enhances manager Steve Bruce’s attacking options ahead of Saturday’s Sky Bet Championship season opener against Huddersfield Town.

Akpom is highly regarded at the Emirates Stadium and arrives in East Yorkshire keen to build on senior experience already gained with the Gunners. The striker has nine appearances to his name since making his first team debut as a substitute in a win against Sunderland in September 2013, and he has also had previous loan spells with Brentford, Coventry City and Nottingham Forest.

The striker highlighted his talents when scoring a hat-trick for Arsenal against a Singapore Select XI in the Barclays Asia Trophy last month.

“I’m really happy to be here and it’s great to be able to sign for a club like this with the aim of gaining more experience,” said Akpom.

“The manager has been really welcoming and I’m really looking forward to helping this club to push for promotion.

“I feel as though this is a really massive opportunity for me because it’s set to be my first full season out on loan. I’ve had loan spells before, but they have just been for a month with a few games played.

“It’s going to be good to be here from the start. I went to watch the lads against Sheffield United on Sunday and everybody is raring to go for the season so hopefully we can all have a good one.”

19-year-old Akpom arrives at the KC Stadium having already made nine senior appearances for Arsenal, including run-outs in the Premier League and FA Cup, and the England U20 international admits the taste of top level football with the Gunners has left him hungry for more.

“When you play alongside world class players it just makes you want to be as good as them,” added Akpom.

“I feel that this loan move will only help to make me stronger and better as a player and add to my experience.

“The Championship is a really hard league. It’s physical, technical and a really fast division.

“It can be a hard league to get used to, but with the players that we have here and the experience that they have it should help me and make it easier to settle.”

Another factor in helping Akpom to settle in his new surroundings will be the presence of Arsenal colleague Isaac Hayden.

Hayden also recently joined the Tigers on loan from the Gunners and Akpom is looking forward to once again linking up with a player who has been a team-mate for many years.

“I’ve played with Isaac for a number of years now and it’s nice that he’s already here as it will help me to settle down,” continued Akpom.

“We’re from the same club, we play for the same England team and he is a very good player. We’re very familiar with how each other plays and it’s great that we’ve both come here at more or less the same time.”

Having trained with his new team-mates for the first time on Tuesday morning, Akpom is now looking forward to Saturday’s Sky Bet Championship opener against Huddersfield Town at the KC Stadium.

“I’m really looking forward to Saturday. A lot of people have told me how good the atmosphere and the fans are at the KC so hopefully we can get off to a good start.”[/article]

 

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Jordan Turnbull - Swindon (loan)

[article=http://www.swindontownfc.co.uk/news/article/jordans-back-turnbull-signs-loan-deal-2591107.aspx#UoUOb3r6laepfbzX.99]JORDAN Turnbull has re-joined Swindon on a season-long loan from Southampton.

The defender was a virtual ever-present last term as Town reached the League 1 Play-Off final, making 47 league starts.

Turnbull began his career with the academy at Swindon before moving to Southampton as a youngster. He got his first taste of senior football in Wiltshire last term as well as earning international honours with England's junior side. [/article]

Lawrence Vigouroux - Swindon (loan)

[article=http://www.swindontownfc.co.uk/news/article/town-sign-vigouroux-on-season-long-loan-2591114.aspx#7vtUJ7pol6wdIEAe.99]TOWN have signed Liverpool goalkeeper, Lawrence Vigouroux on loan until the end of the 2015/16 season.

The stopper has recently been on trial at the CG and played 90 minutes against his parent club on Sunday afternoon.

Vigouroux was snapped up by Tottenham in 2012 before moving to Anfield in the summer of 2014 after leaving White Hart Lane.

Last term he was a regular for the Under-21 side at Anfield. [/article]

 

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Jonathan Douglas - Ipswich (free transfer)

[article=http://www.itfc.co.uk/news/article/jonathan-douglas-joins-ipswich-town-from-brentford-2589145.aspx]Town have agreed to sign Jonathan Douglas from Championship rivals Brentford on a free transfer.

The midfielder, who skippered the Bees last term and scored against Town at Portman Road in March, has agreed a one-year deal with the option of a further 12 month stay.

The Irishman will add plenty of Football League experience to the squad and although a central midfielder, he can also operate on the left-hand side.

Jonathan helped Brentford reach the Championship Play-Offs last term under Mark Warburton, as well as earning promotion from League One the season prior.

The midfielder began his career at Blackburn, progressing through the Academy at Ewood Park, and featuring in the Premier League.

Has also represented Leeds and Swindon, as well as taking in loan spells at Chesterfield, Blackpool and Gillingham.

The Republic of Ireland international, who has eight international caps to his name, makes the switch to Portman Road after ending his stay at Griffin Park where he had made over 150 appearances since signing for Brentford in 2011.

Incidentally, Jonathan, who will wear the number 22 shirt, could make his Blues bow at Griffin Park against his former side on the opening day of the season.[/article]

 

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Davide Astori - Fiorentina (loan with obligation to buy)

[article]Fiorentina have officially completed the signature of Davide Astori from Cagliari on loan with an obligation to buy.

The defender spent last season at Roma, but the Giallorossi opted not to make the move permanent at the end of the season.

The 28-year-old was then in talks with Napoli, but a deal collapsed after a disagreement over image rights, and the centre-back has now joined the Viola.

“ACF Fiorentina announce that they have signed the player Davide Astori from Cagliari Calcio on loan, with an obligation to buy,” a statement from the Tuscan side confirmed.

“After graduating from Milan’s youth system, he has gone on to play in Serie A with Cagliari and Roma.

“He has also represented Italy on 10 occasions during his career, scoring once.”[/article]

 

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Max Gradel - Bournemouth (reportedly £7 million)

[article=http://www.afcb.co.uk/news/article/afc-bournemouth-sign-max-gradel-from-st-etienne-2589859.aspx#Ut00cfJVHD2XpDIs.99]AFC Bournemouth have signed Ivory Coast international Max Gradel, subject to international clearance and Premier League approval, from St Etienne for an undisclosed fee.

Gradel returns to the Cherries seven years on from his last appearance for the club, where he spent two separate loan spells in the 2007/08 season.

The 27-year-old has put pen to paper on a four-year contract after passing a medical to become the seventh summer signing at Vitality Stadium.

During his stay from former parent club Leicester City, he worked with Eddie Howe, who was then part of Kevin Bond’s coaching staff.

The winger went on to play for Leeds United before moving to St Etienne in 2011. He helped the side finish fifth in Ligue 1 last term and subsequently qualify for the Europa League.

Gradel scored 17 goals in 23 starts in the 2014/15 season in one of his best campaigns to date. [/article]

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13 - Max Gradel has scored more goals than any other player in Ligue 1 in 2015. Cherry.

 

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Lee Tomlin - Bouremouth (reportedly £3.5 million)

[article=http://www.afcb.co.uk/news/article/lee-tomlin-signs-for-afc-bournemouth-from-middlesbrough-2593599.aspx#Xf1jhJuMcpBM1GDc.99]AFC Bournemouth have signed Lee Tomlin from Middlesbrough for an undisclosed fee on a three-year contract.

Tomlin was one of the star players in the Sky Bet Championship last season, scoring ten goals in 50 appearances as Boro reached the play-off final.

“Lee is a player who we are excited about and will get fans off their seats,” chief executive Neill Blake said.

“He is someone we have followed for some time and believe will fit seamlessly into Eddie and Jason’s plans.

“The promotion race in the Championship last season was incredibly competitive and Lee was a key figure in a Middlesbrough side who went very close to going up.

“We believe he is ready to make the step up and look forward to seeing him play in the Premier League.

“Like the club, he has had to work hard to get to this point and is eager to make the most of this opportunity.

“We are very pleased with the business we have done this week, and on the whole this summer, and feel it is a marker of our ambitions this season.”

But the forward, who can also play in midfield, will now get the opportunity to play in the Barclays Premier League having risen through the divisions.

Having been released by hometown club Leicester City, he dropped into non-league, where he impressed for Rushden and Diamonds.

Peterborough United gave him the chance to play in the Football League and he won promotion through the play-offs in his first season at London Road.

The 26-year-old made the step up to the second tier and returned following the Posh’s relegation, moving to the Riverside on loan before making his stay permanent shortly afterwards.

Tomlin follows Max Gradel as the Cherries’ second signing in the final week before the start of the campaign and will be available to face Aston Villa at Vitality Stadium. [/article]

 

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Sheyi Ojo - Wolves (loan)

[article=http://www.wolves.co.uk/news/article/wolves-have-got-their-ojo-2593813.aspx]Wolves have completed a deal for Liverpool’s highly-rated young winger Sheyi Ojo which will see him spend the season on loan at Molineux.

The 18-year-old wideman has completed a medical and will join his new teammates on Thursday morning as the squad prepares to travel to Blackburn on Saturday.

Ojo enjoyed his first taste of senior football on loan with Wigan last season when he made 11 appearances in the Sky Bet Championship.

Born in Hemel Hempstead, Ojo was snapped up by the MK Dons Academy from the age of 10, before joining Liverpool in 2011, at the age of 14.

Whilst not having yet figured for Liverpool’s first team, he has been an unused substitute and is hailed as a player with plenty of potential for the future.

Ojo has represented England at Under-16, Under-17 and Under-18 levels.

He came off the bench in Liverpool’s friendly against Swindon on Sunday and scored the winner in a 2-1 victory.

The youngster revealed his delight at the move and explained that he can't wait to get going.

“It’s a great feeling," he said before adding: "I’m looking forward to the upcoming season. Hopefully we can have a good year and push for promotion.

“It’s a really good club. It’s got great facilities. All of the players are nice, they have welcomed me to the club and the staff are brilliant as well.

“Everything’s going well, I’m just looking forward to starting the season at the weekend."

Head of Football Development and Recruitment, Kevin Thelwell believes Ojo has a lot to offer during his time at Molineux.

“He’s a little bit different to what we’ve got. He’s out-and-out pace and power, he’s very direct, he’s got the ability to beat people one v one," explained Thelwell.

“He’s got the ability to assist, the ability to score and then he’s also got a very good personality.

“Even though he’s very young, he’s well rounded, his parents are very supportive and we think he’ll be a very good fit for us.

“He’s fit, he’s well and he’s been playing all of pre-season so we’re expecting for him to hit the ground running."[/article]

 

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Ojo also signed a new long term contract with us before signing the loan with Wolves. Good news.

 

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Paul Konchesky - QPR (loan)

[article=http://www.qpr.co.uk/news/article/qpr-paul-konchesky-leicester-city-les-ferdinand-chris-ramsey-2593848.aspx#Qht2fqUOJLVQDAoX.99]QPR have bolstered their defensive options with the loan signing of Paul Konchesky.

The experienced left-back, who has made 550-plus appearances in the top two tiers during his career to date, has penned a season-long loan deal from Leicester City.

The 34 year-old could be in line to make his debut against Charlton Athletic – the club where his professional career began in 1997 and for whom he made more than 150 appearances in all competitions – in the R’s Sky Bet Championship season-opener on Saturday.

Head Coach, Chris Ramsey, expressed his delight at welcoming the former Liverpool and Fulham defender to Loftus Road, commenting: “I’m really pleased we’ve managed to get Paul in ahead of Saturday.

“Left-back is an area we’re light on in terms of numbers at the moment owing to a couple of injuries, so Paul will come in and compete for the shirt immediately.

“He’s got years of experience playing in both the Premier League and the Championship and he’ll come in and add that knowledge and know-how, as well as his undoubted defensive qualities, to the group.”

Konchesky, who will wear the number 15 shirt, told www.qpr.co.uk he is relishing the challenge ahead, commenting: “I just want to play football – so when QPR came in for me it was a fantastic opportunity.

“I know what QPR as a club are all about having played here over the years – the fans demand 100 per-cent and that’s what I give every time I step on to the pitch.

“I can’t wait to get going and help this club bounce back from last season’s relegation.”

R’s Director of Football, Les Ferdinand, added: “Paul is a proven performer, year on year, with a wealth of experience.

“He’s always been a physically fit player – his stats back that up – and the fact he played 29 times for Leicester last season shows he’s very much up for the challenge that lies in wait this season.

“We’re delighted to welcome him into the squad at a time when Yun (Suk-Young) and Armand (Traore) are both sidelined through injury. He’ll add great competition to our defensive options.”[/article]

Sergio Molina - Stoke

[article=http://www.stokecityfc.com/news/article/sergio-molina-deal-completed-2593709.aspx#sTcW7EE7vSvsfdix.99]STOKE CITY are delighted to confirm the signing of Sergio Molina from Real Madrid subject to international clearance.

The teenage Spanish midfielder is a graduate of Real Madrid's famed youth system, having been on their books since the age of nine. He also captained them at every level from Under-10 to Under-19.

He's highly regarded in his home country and featured for Real in the UEFA Youth League last season, scoring twice in six appearances.

Molina, who will initially become a member of the Potters' Under-21 squad, has signed a three-year contract. [/article]

 

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Keith Andrews - MK Dons (First Team Coach)

[article=http://www.mkdons.com/news/article/andrews-appointed-first-team-coach-2593188.aspx#F11pwibQKxh4zymY.99]Keith Andrews has taken up a first-team coach role on a full-time basis.

Andrews, who captained the Dons to their double-winning success in 2007/08, returned to stadiummk in February as both a player and a support for management team.

However, the 34-year-old will not be registered as a player this season and will instead focus fully on working with the squad in their inaugural Sky Bet Championship campaign, alongside Karl Robinson and Head of Coaching Richie Barker.

Speaking to mkdons.com, Andrews said: “I absolutely love my new role and this is the perfect place for me to start learning.

“I think everybody knows how much I want to be here. It’s where I want to ply my trade and it’s a joy to work with everyone, in particular the young lads who I hope to have a real effect on in terms of coaching and analysis.

He continued: “I’m just obsessed with football. I never switch off for a second – even when I’m watching a game at home on the sofa, I’m analysing it. I’m just looking to evolve as I go along and it certainly won’t be through a lack of effort if I don’t to get to where I want to go to.”

Andrews began his career with Wolverhampton Wanderers and made his senior debut for the Midlands club in March 2000.

He made 72 appearances for Wolves, while also enjoying loan spells at Oxford United, Stoke City and Walsall, before joining Hull City on a free transfer in May 2005.

Andrews spent just one season at the KC Stadium before moving to Milton Keynes during Martin Allen’s reign as Dons boss. The Irishman, who immediately became club captain, featured 40 times for the side that season as they reached the League 2 play-offs.

The following season, with his former Wolves teammate Paul Ince at the helm, Andrews continued to shine, netting 14 goals, including a penalty in the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy final victory at Wembley Stadium. He also scored the winning goal in the 3-2 triumph against Stockport County, one which secured the Club’s first-ever promotion from League 2.

The playmaker, who won the League 2 Player of the Year award for 2007/08 campaign, made three appearances at the start of the following season before joining Ince at Premier League side Blackburn Rovers for an undisclosed fee.

After his departure, Andrews played in the top tier for the Rovers and West Bromwich Albion, as well as featuring regularly in the Championship for clubs including Ipswich Town, Bolton Wanderers, Brighton & Hove Albion and, more recently, Watford.

He has also played over 30 times for Republic of Ireland and was ever-present during their UEFA Euro 2012 campaign.

Andrews finishes his playing career having made 412 appearances in all competitions for 12 different clubs.

He won two trophies at club level, both with the Dons – the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy and the League 2 title – while with the Republic of Ireland, he was able to lift the Nations Cup in 2011.

Andrews was also named League 2 Player of the Year in 2008 and Irish Player of the Year in 2012.[/article]

 

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Elliott Hewitt - Notts County (free transfer)

[article=http://www.nottscountyfc.co.uk/news/article/notts-county-elliot-hewitt-2593585.aspx#h5gIDvAfG5XJ7qO2.99]Notts County Football Club is delighted to announce it’s 17th signing of the Summer…

Wales u-21 international Elliott Hewitt was previously with Championship side Ipswich Town having spent last season on loan with Colchester United in League One.

Signing a two year deal, the pacey versatile player began training with first team manager Ricardo Moniz and his squad this morning at the club’s Eagle Valley facility and told Magpie PlayerHD of his delight to come to Meadow Lane.

“Guy Branston called me couple of weeks ago and that’s when I first heard. I played about 20 games in League Two with Macclesfield so I know a little about it.“[/article]

Larsen Toure - Ipswich (free transfer)

Giles Coke - Ipswich (free transfer)

[article=http://www.itfc.co.uk/news/article/giles-coke-and-larsen-toure-to-join-ipswich-town-2586545.aspx#4dAbwgx0DyqzHPpb.99]Town boss Mick McCarthy has confirmed that both Giles Coke and Larsen Toure will be offered deals by the Blues.

The midfield duo have been on trial with the Club in recent weeks, taking in a number of pre-season friendlies and have both impressed the boss enough to earn a deal.

“Giles and Larsen will be staying with us, they’ve both been offered deals,” Mick told Ipswich Player HD after the game against FC Utrecht.

“I knew about Giles anyway from him playing against us over the years and I’ve always liked him as a player. He’s come in and done really well.

“Larsen impressed me as soon as he walked through the door and trained with us. He’s definitely got something and I’m delighted to get both of them on board.”[/article]

 

[King Binny]

Bakary Sako - Crystal Palace (free transfer)

[article=http://www.cpfc.co.uk/news/article/crystal-palace-have-signed-mali-international-attacker-bakary-sako-on-a-free-transfer.-2595244.aspx#gugVfOkvx536GHB6.99]Crystal Palace have signed Mali international attacker Bakary Sako on a free transfer.

The former Wolverhampton Wanderers man has penned a three year deal at Selhurst Park having left the Molineux side in the summer following the expiration of his contract, having scored 36 goals in 118 appearances in the Midlands.

On his new move, Sako said: "I talked to some clubs but when I met Alan [Pardew] I felt a good feeling between him and me and that's why I chose Palace.

"He plays attacking, attractive football so it should be good to play here and score some goals, that's why I came to join him.

"I've been doing my own pre-season training because Wolves gave me a programme before I left, and my cousin has a small academy so we trained together to keep my fitness levels up.

"I think I'm fit now but it's in the manager's hands to pick me so we'll see how my fitness is."

I want to play lots of games, score some goals and get some assists and enjoy myself. I'm confident about stepping up to the premier League so we'll see how it goes."

Born in France, the 27-year-old got his break in the professional game with Chateauroux in Ligue 2 in 2006 before earning a move to Saint-Etienne three years later, where he would become a regular in their side until Wolves snapped him up for £4 million in August 2012.

He would play a crucial role in the club's promotion from League One by finishing as joint top scorer and was named in the Team of the Year. His success continued in the Championship, once again finishing as Wolves' top scorer with 16 goals and named in the division's seasonal line-up before his contract expired.

Having represented both Mali and France at youth level, he opted to play for the former at full level and has 14 caps for the side also known as the Eagles, scoring six goals, and represented them in the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations.[/article]

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68 - Bakary Sako has been involved in the most goals by a midfielder across the last three seasons in the top four tiers (68). Schemer.

 

[King Binny]

Danny Guthrie - Blackburn (free transfer)

[article=http://www.rovers.co.uk/news/article/danny-guthrie-2595450.aspx]Rovers are delighted to announce the signing of Danny Guthrie following a successful trial.

The former Reading midfielder has put pen-to-paper on a two-year deal at Ewood Park and becomes manager Gary Bowyer's third summer signing.

The 28-year-old started his career at Liverpool, where he made seven senior appearances, and spent time on loan away from Anfield with Southampton and Bolton.

Guthrie made a move to Newcastle in July 2008 and would go on to play over 100 games for the Magpies, scoring nine goals - including one in a dramatic League Cup tie against Rovers at Ewood Park in October 2011.

The former England youth international joined newly-promoted Premier League side Reading in June 2012 on a three-year deal. He made 69 appearances for the Royals, scoring five goals, and ended last season on loan at Fulham.

Guthrie linked up with Rovers last week and after impressing in the pre-season games against Bury and Wigan Athletic, was delighted to secure a permanent deal.

“It’s been a long summer, but I’m delighted to get it done and be ready and available for the first game,” he said.

“The gaffer made it quite clear that he really wanted me to join the club and felt strongly about what I could bring to the side. Every player wants to hear that from their manager and know that they’re going to be potentially an important part of the squad.

“Having said that, Blackburn is a massive club, it’s a big draw and meeting the lads and training with them, there’s some very good players.

“I’ve really enjoyed the past week. There’s a good group of lads, good staff, I’ve fitted in really well, everyone has been really good with me, I’ve really enjoyed training, obviously the facilities are top drawer, I loved playing at the stadium at the weekend - that gave me a feel for it, so all the boxes have been ticked.

“Obviously I haven’t been here for the whole pre-season, but the lads have had a good pre-season, they look fit and ready to give it a really good go this season.”[/article]

 

[King Binny]

Dani Osvaldo - Porto (free transfer)

[article]Former Southampton forward Dani Osvaldo has joined Portuguese club Porto.

Osvaldo, 29, was a free agent after being released from his contract with the Saints last month.

Porto used their official Twitter page to announced the arrival of a player who had joined Southampton from Roma for a club record £14.6 million in August 2013.

But he was loaned to Juventus the following January after headbutting Saints captain Jose Fonte in training, and also had spells with Serie A club Inter Milan and Boca Juniors, in his native Argentina.

The move to Porto means Osvaldo has now joined the 12th club of his career.

The club had been in the market for striking reinforcements after losing Jackson Martinez to Atletico Madrid, and could offer him the opportunity to play Champions League football.[/article]

Dominic Solanke - Vitesse (loan)

[article=http://www.chelseafc.com/news/latest-news/2015/08/solanke-loaned-to-vitesse.html]Dominic Solanke has today joined Vitesse Arnhem on a season-long loan.

The striker embarks on his first loan spell away from Stamford Bridge at the Eredivisie club.

Solanke, 17, was an integral member of our Academy teams last season and scored in the first leg of the FA Youth Cup final as well as the UEFA Youth League final.

Jose Mourinho handed the youngster his first-team debut last October in a Champions League victory over Maribor and he was also part of the group which travelled to Thailand and Australia for our post-season tour, scoring the only goal of the game against the Thailand All-Stars.[/article]

 

[jan]

Danny Guthrie - Blackburn (free transfer)

[article=http://www.rovers.co.uk/news/article/danny-guthrie-2595450.aspx]Rovers are delighted to announce the signing of Danny Guthrie following a successful trial.

The former Reading midfielder has put pen-to-paper on a two-year deal at Ewood Park and becomes manager Gary Bowyer's third summer signing.

The 28-year-old started his career at Liverpool, where he made seven senior appearances, and spent time on loan away from Anfield with Southampton and Bolton.

Guthrie made a move to Newcastle in July 2008 and would go on to play over 100 games for the Magpies, scoring nine goals - including one in a dramatic League Cup tie against Rovers at Ewood Park in October 2011.

The former England youth international joined newly-promoted Premier League side Reading in June 2012 on a three-year deal. He made 69 appearances for the Royals, scoring five goals, and ended last season on loan at Fulham.

Guthrie linked up with Rovers last week and after impressing in the pre-season games against Bury and Wigan Athletic, was delighted to secure a permanent deal.

“It’s been a long summer, but I’m delighted to get it done and be ready and available for the first game,” he said.

“The gaffer made it quite clear that he really wanted me to join the club and felt strongly about what I could bring to the side. Every player wants to hear that from their manager and know that they’re going to be potentially an important part of the squad.

“Having said that, Blackburn is a massive club, it’s a big draw and meeting the lads and training with them, there’s some very good players.

“I’ve really enjoyed the past week. There’s a good group of lads, good staff, I’ve fitted in really well, everyone has been really good with me, I’ve really enjoyed training, obviously the facilities are top drawer, I loved playing at the stadium at the weekend - that gave me a feel for it, so all the boxes have been ticked.

“Obviously I haven’t been here for the whole pre-season, but the lads have had a good pre-season, they look fit and ready to give it a really good go this season.”[/article]

The fucking state of him

 

[jan]

And he's 28 already. It seems like it was yesterday when he looked normal and played with our kids.

 

[King Binny]

 

[Ryan]

"Danny Guthrie is 10 times the player Lucas will ever be."

- Brendan, way back when.

 

[King Binny]

Yann M'Vila - Sunderland (loan with option to buy)

[article=http://www.safc.com/news/team-news/2015/august/ym-joins-sunderland]France international Yann M’Vila has joined Sunderland AFC on a season-long loan from Russian club FC Rubin Kazan.

The 25-year-old becomes the fifth summer addition to Dick Advocaat’s squad, who kick-off their Barclays Premier League campaign this weekend against Leicester City.

Speaking about the player, Sunderland AFC’s sporting director Lee Congerton said: “Yann is a player who is highly regarded by a number of the elite clubs across Europe, playing for his national team of France from a young age.

“The Premier League presents a fresh challenge for him, its one I know he is relishing and we are delighted to welcome him to the club.”

M’Vila added: “I’m very happy to be a Sunderland player. I had a very good feeling training with the team; every player welcomed me and the feeling was very good with them so I’m excited for the start of the season.

“I’ve also wanted to play in the Barclays Premier League for a long time so I’m very happy to be here.”

The club has also agreed a deal which gives Sunderland the option of making the transfer permanent after the completion of the loan period.

The midfielder, who has been capped 22 times by France, spent last season on loan at Italian giants Internazionale. He began his career with French Ligue 1 club Rennes, progressing into the first team and making over 120 appearances for the club.

M’Vila will now link up with fellow new signings Jeremain Lens, Younes Kaboul,Sebastian Coates and Adam Matthews.[/article]

Todd Kane - NEC Nijmegen (loan)

[article=http://www.chelseafc.com/news/latest-news/2015/08/dutch-loan-for-kane.html]Todd Kane has today joined Dutch side NEC Nijmegen on loan for the 2015/16 season.

The 21-year-old, who signed a new contract with Chelsea earlier this week, joined us as an Under-8 and will continue his development in the Eredivisie. [/article]

Jacques Zoua - Ajaccio (undisclosed fee)

[article]Newly-promoted Ajaccio have announced the signing of Cameroon striker Jacques Zoua from Hamburg.

The 23-year-old has signed a two-year deal with the Ligue 1 side, with the option of an additional year.[/article]

 

[King Binny]

Aron Johannsson - Werder Bremen (reportedly €5 million)

[article=http://www.werder.de/en/profis/55892.php]Striker Aron Johannsson has made the move to SV Werder from Dutch first-division side AZ Alkmaar. The 24-year-old American, who has Icelandic roots, has signed a four-year contract with the Green-Whites until summer 2019, as announced by Werder chief executive Thomas Eichin. The striker was unveiled on Wednesday afternoon after passing his medical with the Bundesliga side.

"Aron was our top choice for the vacant striker's position. Therefore we're really happy that he's chosen to sign for us. He'll fit in incredibly well with the team, both on and off the field," said Eichin. Sporting director Rouven Schröder also added his opinion. "Despite his size, Aron is a very mobile striker who scored goals at an excellent rate for Alkmaar. At 24 years of age he's already got some valuable international experience, having represented the USA at national level as well as playing in the Europa League. He's also got a lot of potential to improve further and to continue his positive career trajectory with us here at Werder," said Schröder.

Johannsson was also delighted at signing a contract with Werder. "It's the right step for me to continue my development. Werder Bremen is a big club, and I'll give everything I have to develop further as a player and to contribute to the team's success."

Aron Johannsson was born in Mobile, Alabama. He began his career with Icelandic side Fjölnir Reykjavík, before moving to Danish first-division side Aarhus GK and then finally to the Netherlands and AZ Alkmaar. The striker scored 29 goals and recorded nine assists in 58 Eredivisie appearances, also playing in the Europa League 14 times. Johannsson won twelve caps for the USA U21 national side, scoring three goals.[/article]

Aly Cissokho - Porto (loan)

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9 - Only nine of Aly Cissokho's 95 crosses from open play attempted in Premier League 2014/15 have been successful. Porto.

 

[King Binny]

Sean Murray - Wigan (1 mth loan)

[article=http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/news/article/sean-murray-joins-latics-on-loan-from-watford-2594884.aspx#b5alw0Tte4ZtArcg.99]Wigan Athletic can confirm the signing of Watford’s Republic of Ireland Under 21 midfielder on a 28 day loan.

Following injuries to Tim Chow and Don Cowie, Caldwell has acted quickly to fill the temporary gap in the centre of midfield by bringing Murray on board and he said he was pleased with the signing.

“Sean’s here for a month initially, then we’ll reassess the situation, as with all the loan signings. He is someone we know all about from our scouting system, has good first team experience for his age and will add good competition to the squad.”

Murray came through the ranks at the Watford Academy and made his first team debut at the age of 18, going on to play 85 times for the Hornets in all competitions, as well as 11 caps for Republic of Ireland's U21s. [/article]

Andrew Taylor - Reading (loan)

[article=http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/andrew-taylor-season-loan-wigan-athletic-2596351.aspx#6J52d8dMwougLSbz.99]Reading Football Club are delighted to announce that left-back Andrew Taylor has completed a season-long loan deal from Wigan Athletic, arriving at Madejski Stadium three days before the start of our 2015-16 campaign.

Royals boss Steve Clarke said, "I'm delighted that we were able to get Andrew Taylor to join our squad for this season. He brings good experience and different attributes to our left back position.

"This was an area in the squad where we needed to make an addition and I feel we have made a good signing in Andrew. I look forward to Andrew and Jordan competing to make this another strong position in our team."

Taylor, who turned 29 last weekend, started 27 times for the Latics last season after moving to the DW Stadium in June 2014.

He had spent the previous three seasons with Cardiff City, helping the Welsh outfit reach the Carling Cup Final in 2012 and featuring in a game which the Bluebirds only narrowly lost on penalties against Liverpool.

He went on to win the Championship title and promotion the following season and was a Premier League regular for Cardiff in their one season in the top flight.

The versatile and vastly experienced full-back, who hails from Hartlepool, originally graduated through the Academy ranks at Middlesbrough alongside the likes of David Wheater and Adam Johnson, with whom he won the FA Youth Cup in 2004.

A regular England youth international at every age level, Taylor went on to spend a total of seven years as a professional at the Riverside, making his Premier League bow against Arsenal in January 2006 and going on to tot up nearly 100 Premier League appearances for the Teessiders.

Now a Royal until the end of the 2015-16 campaign, Taylor will be eligible to pull on a Royals shirt for the first time when we visit Birmingham City on Saturday for this year’s Championship curtain-raiser at St Andrew’s.

Chief Executive Nigel Howe added, “This was a great opportunity to add some considerable experience to the defensive options we already have within our squad and I’m delighted Andrew has chosen to be part of what we are trying to build here at Reading this season.”

As always, the completion of the loan deal remains subject to normal ratification by the relevant football authorities. [/article]

Angel Di María - PSG (reportedly £44 million)

OptaJoe ‏@OptaJoe 5h5 hours ago
4 - Angel Di Maria has reached double figures for assists in four of his last five league seasons in Spain and England. Deliver.

 

[King Binny]

Ryan Fredericks - Bristol City (undisclosed fee)

[article=http://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/article/fredericks-joins-from-spurs-2596693.aspx#uoy07vhrBpEdV52Y.99]City have completed the signing of Tottenham Hotspur wing-back Ryan Fredericks for an undisclosed fee.

The 22-year-old has penned a three-year deal contract, having successfully passed a medical at the club’s training ground today.

Manager Steve Cotterill said: “I’m delighted Ryan has decided to join us. There was certainly a fair bit of competition for his signature from a number of other Championship clubs.

“He’ll provide us with lots of pace in an area where we needed more competition; that wing-back role is a hard shift game after game over the course of the season.

“He’s had a good grounding at Tottenham and enjoyed a good spell on loan at Middlesbrough last season. I’m sure he will fit in with our existing group of players.”

Fredericks came through the ranks at White Hart Lane and ended up making four appearances for the first team, all in Europa League action.

A two-month loan spell at Brentford in 2012 gave the youngster his first taste of league football and two years later he experienced the Championship for the first time with Millwall.

Last season Fredericks spent the entire campaign at Middlesbrough, gaining valuable game time during the Riverside club’s promotion challenge. [/article]

Rhoys Wiggins - Sheff Wed (undisclosed fee)

[article=http://www.swfc.co.uk/news/article/rhoys-wiggins-checks-in-at-hillsborough-2596202.aspx#qJid888GbGBHJ4U0.99]Sheffield Wednesday have completed the signing of Charlton defender Rhoys Wiggins for an undisclosed fee.

The highly-rated left back has penned a three-year deal at Hillsborough.

The 27-year-old is a product of the Crystal Palace youth system, where he rose up through the ranks and made one appearance before joining then League 2 side Bournemouth on loan in January 2009.

He made 13 appearances for the Cherries and at the end of the term joined Norwich City.

In January 2010, Wiggins re-joined Bournemouth on loan for a month and promptly extended after slotting back in on the South Coast seamlessly.

Another 19 appearances followed in his second spell as the defender contributed to a memorable season for Bournemouth, who were promoted back to League 1 with a second place finish.

The move to The Goldsands Stadium was made permanent ahead of the 2010/11 campaign, when Wiggins featured 40 times in all competitions and his impressive performances earned the full back a call-up to the Welsh national squad.

Wiggns signed for Charlton in summer 2011 ahead of the Addicks’ League 1 title-winning campaign and was hugely instrumental in their success, featuring 47 times for the South East London outfit.

He has since racked up 128 appearances for Charlton and now links up with Wednesday ahead of the 2015/16 campaign.

The defender will wear shirt number 16. [/article]

Modou Sougou - Sheff Wed (free transfer)

[article=http://www.swfc.co.uk/news/article/sougou-seals-wednesday-switch-2596208.aspx#IAaFOQR4hS3TODSk.99]Sheffield Wednesday have signed Senegalese international winger Modou Sougou, subject to international clearance.

The 30-year-old has penned a two-year deal at Hillsborough after leaving Marseille by mutual consent.

Sougou began his career with Senegal side AS Douanes as a teen before moving to Portugal with Uniao Desportiva de Leiria in 2004.

During his first year in Europe, the pacey winger attracted the attention of a number of Primeira Liga clubs and signed for Vitoria, for whom he made 27 appearances in 2005/06.

He also played in the UEFA Cup first round against Sampdoria before switching back to Uniao Desportiva de Leiria.

Sougou scored six goals in 37 appearances before he was back on the move to Portuguese top flight side Académica de Coimbra.

It was here where Sougou impressed under manager Andre Villas Boas and nailed down a regular starting shirt, scoring 19 goals in 80 appearances.

A move to Romania and Liga 1 side CFR Cluj came in 2011 and the season was one of success as Cluj won the league title and Sougou chipped in with ten goals and 15 assists.

Sougou then struck three times for Cluj in the Champions League to help his side reach the group stage, where he would go on to score against Galatasaray and feature in the club’s 1-0 win over Manchester United.

His impressive displays in Europe attracted interest from around the world and in January 2013, Sougou signed for French Ligue 1 side Marseille for a reported fee of €4.5m.

During his time at Marseille, Sougou was loaned to Ligue 1 rivals Evian Thonon Gaillard.

The winger is a full international for Senegal, earning his first cap during the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations.

He will wear shirt number 24 for Wednesday. [/article]

Ivan Toney - Newcastle United (undisclosed fee)

[article=http://www.nufc.co.uk/articles/20150806/newcastle-sign-ivan-toney_2281670_4913953]Newcastle United have completed the signing of striker Ivan Toney from Northampton Town.

The 19-year-old moves to St. James' Park for an undisclosed fee and has signed a long-term deal with the Magpies.

Northampton-born Toney made his senior debut for his hometown club in 2012 aged just 16 - becoming the youngest first-team player in the Cobblers' history.

Last season, he made 44 appearances in all competitions, scoring ten goals.

"I'm happy to be here and very excited," said Toney.

"The players here are a great standard and I can't wait to get going and show what I'm all about.

"Being a young lad who is scoring goals in the Football League was a great thing. Now I want to progress here and eventually do it in the Premier League."

Peter Beardsley, football development manager at Newcastle United, added: "We have been very impressed with Ivan already.

"He is a very good player, with great enthusiasm and a first-class attitude, and has all the attributes to have a bright future at the Club."[/article]

 

[King Binny]

Eljero Elia - Feyenoord (free transfer)

[article]Eljero Elia signed a two-year contract with Feyenoord on Thursday morning. The 28-year-old winger, who passed his medical on Wednesday, joins the club from Werder Bremen with immediate effect. Elia will wear the number 11 shirt at Feyenoord, which was vacated earlier this week by Jean-Paul Boëtius, who moved to FC Basel.

‘Eljero has expressly chosen to take the sporting challenge at Feyenoord,’ says technical director Martin van Geel. ‘In recent years he has played at big clubs in major European leagues. With that experience and his qualities he will certainly be able to help our team progress. We are delighted that Eljero has chosen Feyenoord.’

Born in Voorburg just outside The Hague, Elia made his Eredivisie debut for ADO Den Haag in 2005. After two seasons he made the switch to FC Twente, where he was a first-team regular for two years before moving to Hamburger SV.

Elia continued his career at Juventus (2011-2012) and Werder Bremen (2012-2015). The German club loaned him to Ronald Koeman’s Southampton for the second half of last season.

Elia has made 28 appearances for the Dutch national team and was part of the 2010 World Cup squad that made it to the final. Elia played six times in South Africa, including a twenty-minute appearance in that final as a substitute, when he came on for Dirk Kuyt.[/article]

Emmerson Boyce - Blackpool (free transfer)

[article=http://www.blackpoolfc.co.uk/news/article/boyce-becomes-a-seasider-2596613.aspx#eIUmPgUkoXX85hcd.99]Blackpool FC can confirm the signing of experienced defender Emmerson Boyce on a one-year deal.

The 35-year-old, who featured in the pre-season friendly against Accrington Stanley on Friday, joins on the back of nine years at Wigan Athletic.

During his time at The DW Stadium, the right back captained the club to FA Cup success in 2013 and made almost 300 appearances for The Latics.

The Barbados international, cousin of former Blackpool winger Matt Phillips, played for Luton Town and Crystal Palace earlier in his career. [/article]

Waris Majeed - Lorient (reportedly €4 million plus add ons)

[article]Ghana international striker Waris Majeed has signed for Lorient, the French Ligue 1 outfit have announced.

Majeed, 23, had been expected to join Rennes in a €3.5 million ($4.36 million) deal from Turkish side Trabzonspor. However, at the last hour, Lorient trumped their Ligue 1 rivals' bid with a €4-million plus bonuses offer.

Lorient were able to outbid fellow Bretons Rennes thanks to the €12 million fee garnered from Aston Villa for the sale of Majeed's Ghana international teammate Jordan Ayew.

Majeed previously played in France for Valenciennes in 2013/14 where he scored an impressive nine goals in 16 appearances.[/article]

Benjamin Moukandjo - Lorient (reportedly €1.5 million)

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8 – Benjamin Moukandjo scored eight goals in Ligue 1 2014/15, more than any other Reims player. Merlu.