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Alejandro Balde Barcelona 2022-23
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Nathan Broadhead leaves Everton

2023-01-09T21:25:46.942Z

Everton have confirmed that Nathan Broadhead has left the club and signed for Ipswich Town.

The 24-year-old forward has been at Goodison Park since the age of 10 but has now moved on for an undisclosed fee.

LAFC to sign Everton goalkeeper

2023-01-09T21:01:18.072Z

LAFC are set to sign goalkeeper Eldin Jakupovic from Everton.

MLS insider Tom Bogert reports the 38-year-old will head to the United States in the January transfer window.

James Hill leaves Bournemouth

2023-01-09T20:30:57.000Z

Bournemouth defender James Hill has left the club and joined Hearts on loan until the end of the season.

Aston Villa confirm Tyreik Wright exit

2023-01-09T20:04:12.646Z

Aston Villa have confirmed that 21-year-old winger Tyreik Wright has sealed a move to Plymouth Argyle for an undisclosed fee.

Atletico set Joao Felix condition

2023-01-09T19:45:46.000Z

Atletico have one last condition for Joao Felix before they will sanction a loan move to Chelsea, according to Marca.

Diego Simeone's side want the Portugal international to extend his contract for one more season before he departs.

Felix's existing deal runs until 2026 but the Rojiblancos want to add another year to reduce the annual amortisation and help to balance the books.

Al Nassr want Sergio Busquets

2023-01-09T19:25:29.030Z

Saudi side Al Nassr want to add Barcelona captain Sergio Busquets to the ranks after sealing the signing of Cristiano Ronaldo, according to ESPN.

Al Nassr have made a move for the skipper who is out of contract at the end of the season and could decide to leave the Camp Nou.

The Saudi outfit are willing to offer Busquets a salary of €13 million net to make the move to the Middle East.

OGC Nice sack manager Favre

2023-01-09T18:34:43.515Z

OGC have parted ways with manager Lucien Favre, the club have confirmed in a statement.

The decision comes after Nice were knocked out of the Coupe de France to third-tier side Le Puy on Saturday after a 1-0 loss. The club have revealed that B Team manager Didier Digard will take charge until further notice.

Alcaraz joins Southampton from Racing

2023-01-09T17:45:32.000Z

Racing Club's Carlos Alcaraz has joined Southampton, after the Argentine club announced they had accepted a bid of €13.65m for the midfielder.

Malinovskyi joins Marseille on loan

2023-01-09T17:09:36.811Z

Marseille have announced the signing of Ruslan Malinovskyi from Atalanta on a loan deal, with the option to buy at the end of the season.

The Ukraine international has enjoyed a slow start to 2022-23, boasting just one goal and two assists in Serie A so far this campaign.

Boehly steps down as sporting director

2023-01-09T16:39:40.234Z

Todd Boehly's role as Chelsea's interim sporting director has come to an end, after the American stepped down and handed responsibilities to recent appointments Christopher Vivell and Paul Winstanley.

This is according to a recent report from the Telegraph, who write that Boehly has dropped his sporting director title and is now simply the club's chairman.

Vivell and Winstanley are now thought to be in charge of Chelsea's transfer strategy for the foreseeable future.

Chelsea agree Joao Felix loan

2023-01-09T16:09:26.898Z

Spurs submit offer for Brighton star

2023-01-09T14:55:43.000Z

Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly submitted a verbal bid for Brighton star Leandro Trossard according to Football Insider.

The Belgian's contract expires next summer but the Seagulls have the option to extend his stay by one more year. It is understood that despite Spurs' interest Brighton are not ready to part ways with their star player/

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Everton won't allow Keane to leave on loan

2023-01-09T14:30:34.000Z

Everton are not interested in loaning out Michaele Keane despite Southampton's interest in the player according to Sky Sports News.

The Toffees would rather sell Keane and Mason Holgate than send them on loan as they need money to improve their existing squad.

Michael Keane Michail Antonio Everton West Ham 2021-22
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Man Utd to compete with Everton for Genk forward

2023-01-09T14:10:42.000Z

Manchester United have entered the race to sign Genk forward Paul Onuachu according to Jeunes Footeux.

The Red Devils will face competition from fellow Premier League side Everton who are also in the lookout for quality striker.

Alex Moreno close to joining Aston Villa

2023-01-09T13:50:52.000Z

Barcelona want Bayern Munich full-back

2023-01-09T13:29:07.501Z

Barcelona are interested in signing Bayern Munich right-back Benjamin Pavard according to Mundo Deportivo.

Pavard's current contract with the Bundesliga giants expires in 2024 and his agents are reportedly in contact with the Spanish club.

Benjamin Pavard Bayern 2022-23
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Man Utd confident of landing Weghorst

2023-01-09T13:00:27.000Z

Bayern close in on signing Konrad Laimer

2023-01-09T12:30:13.000Z

Portugal announce Roberto Martinez as new manager

2023-01-09T12:10:14.651Z

Lucy Staniforth leaves Man Utd

2023-01-09T11:58:46.000Z

Hazard won't leave Real Madrid in January

2023-01-09T11:30:04.000Z

Eden Hazard will not leave Real Madrid in January despite the club's eagerness to offload him in this window according to The Athletic.

Hazard, whose contract expires in 2024, wants to at least stay back in Madrid until next summer due to personal reasons.

Eden Hazard Real Madrid 2022-23
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Chelsea to make a call on David Datro Fofana's loan move

2023-01-09T11:00:43.000Z

Chelsea eye move for Spanish international

2023-01-09T10:30:47.000Z

Chelsea have identified an alternative to Arsenal-bound Mykhaylo Mudryk in Spanish international Dani Olmo according to Fichajes.

The RB Leipzig player's contract expires next summer and if he does not sign a new deal then the German club may consider selling him earlier.

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Nottingham CEO steps down

2023-01-09T10:00:39.000Z

Nottingham Forest CEO Dane Murphy has stepped down with mutual consent to pursue other opportunities.

The statement from Murphy read, "Never have I been a proponent of, nor in fact, have I ever been any good at goodbyes. It is much easier to give thanks and recognize those who made my time at Forest so special.
Nottingham is a community of people who put the work in before the talk. Who pour themselves into what matters most and commit to the genuine causes that allow them to progress. The unbridled passion for this football club, passed down through generations, reverberates throughout the sport. That passion is the true north that guides the players, the staff and all at The City Ground.

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I would be remiss to not acknowledge those who helped make my time at the Club successful. Thank you, first and foremost, to Evangelos Marinakis who allowed me to realize a dream I did not know I had. To Socrates Kominakis, Miltos Marinakis, and Chairman Nicholas Randall KC, thank you for believing in my stewardship.
Finally, thank you to all the players, staff, and co-workers who over the last 18 months helped build the Club to where it now stands. Everyone should take great pride in the achievement.

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My gratitude for the welcome received, and the treatment of my wife and I by this community cannot be bound by words. It has been the honor of my second career to serve this Club and all of you.
I’ll miss the mist rolling in from the Trent. Forever and always, You Reds!"

Zaha to stay at Crystal Palace until summer

2023-01-09T09:30:15.000Z

Chelsea target Wilfried Zaha will not leave Crystal Palace in the January window according to The Athletic.

The winger's contract expires at the end of this season and he will take a call whether to sign a new deal with Palace in the upcoming months.

Newcastle forward set to leave on loan

2023-01-09T09:00:19.000Z

AC Milan want to extend Giroud and Leao's stays

2023-01-09T08:30:08.000Z

Leeds United will let Joe Gelhardt leave on loan

2023-01-09T08:00:43.000Z

Leeds United are all set to let English forward Joe Gelhardt leave on loan in January according to Football Insider.

The 20-year-old forward featured in the club's FA Cup tie on Sunday against Cardiff City and is now on his way out of the club. He is likely to join a Championship side.

Chelsea still keen on signing Arsen Zakharyan

2023-01-09T07:30:45.000Z

Chelsea remain interested in signing Dynamo Moscow midfielder Arsen Zakharyan according to Fabrizio Romano via Caughtoffside.

The journalist in his column wrote, "Chelsea are still interested in signing Zakharyan, for sure. He’s one of the talents they are following, but Chelsea are working on many deals so the timing cannot always be fast, that’s absolutely normal. The player would love to join Chelsea."

Ruslan Malinovskyi set to join Marseille

2023-01-09T07:04:05.611Z

Valencia plot Coquelin move

2023-01-08T22:49:04.000Z

Valencia are interested in bringing Francis Coquelin back to the Mestalla Stadium this month.

Estadio Deportivo reports the Spanish club want to add depth to their midfield and see the 31-year-old as a good option.

Sommer pleads with Gladbach to let him join Bayern

2023-01-08T22:47:50.000Z

Yann Sommer is not giving up on his hopes of joining Bayern Munich from Borussia Monchengladbach.

Gladbach have told the goalkeeper and Bayern that he will not be sold in January, but according to Sky Sport in Germany, Sommer has pleaded with the club's vice-president Rainer Bonhof to let him leave after already relaying his wish to coach Daniel Farke and sporting director Roland Virkus.

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Bennacer to sign new AC Milan deal

2023-01-08T22:39:54.478Z

Ismael Bennacer will sign a new contract with AC Milan very soon.

Calciomercato says the Algeria international will commit to a deal that runs until 2027 and will earn €4 million per year plus bonuses.

Arsenal & Newcastle try to lure Balde away from Barcelona (Sport)

2023-01-08T22:32:37.000Z

Arsenal and Newcastle hope to capitalise on the uncertainty surrounding Alejandro Balde's future at Barcelona.

Sport reports the Premier League sides have reached out to the 19-year-old defender's agent as they hope to lure him away from Camp Nou.

The left-back has been offered a new contract at Barca but the club cannot register him due to their financial situation.

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Smalling wants Roma contract extension - Pinto

2023-01-08T22:29:27.000Z

Roma director Tiago Pinto says that Chris Smalling is willing to sign a new contract with the club.

Smalling has been linked with other Serie A sides as his contract at Stadio Olimpico nears its end but Pinto insists he could stay.

"Today he's a starter, you see how decisive he is. There is a desire to continue both on our part and on the player's," he told DAZN.