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      Chelsea finally complete record £106m transfer for Benfica star Enzo Fernandez on HUGE eight-and-a-half year contract

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      CHELSEA have sealed a British record £106million deal to sign Argentina World Cup star Enzo Fernandez.The Blues left it late after tracking the midfielder since the start of the January window, getting their deal sheet in with minutes to spare.
      Enzo Fernandez is the most expensive British transfer everCredit: Getty
      Fernandez has had an incredible winter, winning the World Cup before joining Chelsea for £106millionCredit: Getty
      The Benfica midfielder becomes the EIGHTH signing in a month for the cash-crazy Blues.
      Owner Todd Boehly has now splashed more cash than any other club in a single transfer window EVER.
      The deal eclipses the £100m Manchester City spent on Aston Villa’s Jack Grealish in 2021.
      And it takes Chelsea’s outlay over the last two windows to a colossal £602m when add-ons and loan fees are included.
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      Fernandez, 22, had a medical in Lisbon yesterday after talks stalled over the payment structure and a suggestion the Argentine player remained on loan with Benfica until the end of the season.
      He has signed an EIGHT-AND-A-HALF year contract, which will run until June 2031.
      Chelsea could end up paying as much as £110m with extras for a player who has scored only two goals this season.
      It is reported they will shell out £40m up-front, with the rest of the whopping fee spread over five further instalments.
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      Chelsea chairman Todd Boehly has now spent £325.9m on transfers this windowCredit: AP
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      Fernandez, 22, cost the Portuguese league leaders just £10m from River Plate last summer.
      The Argentine side will bank a huge £26.5m from a sell-on clause, their own transfer record.
      Fernandez, who was named Young Player of the Tournament at the 2022 World Cup, has been the No 1 January target for Chelsea chairman Boehly.
      They first made a move early last month but the deal took so long to negotiate Chelsea since signed seven players.
      Mykhailo Mudryk, Benoit Badiashile, David Datro Fofana, Andrey Santos, Noni Madueke, Malo Gusto and loanee Joao Felix all joined in between to take Boehly’s mammoth outlay in the winter window to £325.9m including extras.
      Boehly also spent a whopping £259.1m on upfront fees in the summer.
      Fernandez has been desperate to join Chelsea all along and even said goodbye to Benfica team-mates yesterday morning, insisting ‘a deal will be done’.
      The youngster will take the place of Jorginho in midfield after the Italian was sold to Arsenal.
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      Chelsea star Ziyech’s deadline day transfer to PSG could be OFF after Blues fail to send paperwork on time

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      HAKIM ZIYECH’S proposed move to Paris Saint-Germain has collapsed at the final hurdle, according to reports.The winger had been set to leave Chelsea on loan.
      Hakim Ziyech was set to join PSG on loanCredit: Getty
      But according to reports in France the Blues reportedly failed to complete the paperwork in time.
      It is claimed both Chelsea and PSG signed the necessary paperwork to complete the deal.
      But L’Equipe claim Chelsea did not send off their document in time.
      CBS journalist Ben Jacobs reports there is no chance of the deal being resuscitated.

      It is believed there is little chance an appeal will produce any results with Ziyech reportedly left stranded in PSG offices.
      PSG are said to be left very frustrated by the situation and will appeal to Ligue Un.
      The Morrocan international is even said to have offered up financial help to push through the deal and is now stuck in Paris.
      PSG made an approach to sign Ziyech on loan with an option to buy yesterday after the winger fell down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge.
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      He completed a medical earlier today after rejecting offers from Newcastle and Everton.
      The former Ajax man had reportedly even been speaking to PSG stars about his imminent arrival. More

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      Man Utd complete loan signing of Bayern Munich star Marcel Sabitzer as club leave it late on transfer deadline day

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have confirmed the signing of Marcel Sabitzer from Bayern Munich.Sabitzer, 28, joins on loan from Bayern Munich until the end of the season.
      Manchester United have confirmed the loan signing of Marcel SabitzerCredit: Getty
      There is not an an option or obligation to buy the 68-cap Austria international included in the switch.
      United did not announce the move before the 11pm deadline, but submitted a deal sheet to give them an extra hour to get it over the line.
      Speaking upon joining United, Sabitzer said: “Sometimes in life you have to make quick and important decisions.
      “From the moment I heard about this opportunity I knew it was right for me. I am a competitive player; I want to win and help the club achieve its aims this season. 
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      “I feel that I am at my peak as a player, and that I can contribute a lot of experience and energy to the squad.
      “I’m excited to start with my new teammates and manager and to show my qualities to Manchester United fans.” 
      John Murtough, Manchester United Football Director, said: “Marcel is a player that we have watched for a long time. The opportunity arose quickly, and we knew that he was someone with the ability and character to make an impact.
      “He adds further quality to our squad and experience to the dressing room, and all of us are pleased to be welcoming him to Manchester United.”
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      The Red Devils dipped into the transfer market on deadline day after Christian Eriksen was ruled out for three months with an ankle injury.
      An agreement was reached on Tuesday for Sabitzer to join on a short-term deal.
      Sabitzer was seen at Munich airport earlier on Tuesday evening before jetting to the UK.
      Thousands of excited United fans then tracked a private plane, believed to be carrying the new signing, as it flew to Manchester.
      It landed shortly before 8pm, before Sabitzer arrived at United’s Carrington HQ around an hour later.
      Sabitzer joined Bayern in the summer of 2021 from RB Leipzig, but has struggled to nail down a regular starting spot.
      He has made just seven league starts this season, the last of which came against Borussia Dortmund in October.
      However, Eriksen’s injury means Sabitzer could slot straight into the team.
      Boss Erik ten Hag is said to be a fan of the Austrian and United considered signing him last summer. More

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      Bournemouth sign Football Manager wonderkid for £24m and tweet the game asking them for more transfer suggestions

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      BOURNEMOUTH have signed Football Manager wonderkid Illia Zabarnyi from Dynamo Kyiv.And they announced his £24million signing with a clever video about the computer game.

      Illia Zabarnyi arrives at Bournemouth with a big reputationCredit: Alan MacGregor Ewing
      Zabarnyi, 20, arrives on the south coast with a big pedigree having represented Ukraine 24 times.
      He also has a big reputation thanks to his virtual exploits on popular video game Football Manager.
      Bournemouth announced the centre-back’s arrival with a video that showed them searching for “FM Legends” on the game.
      The search returned Zabaryni’s name and the video then cut to the man himself who gave the camera a thumbs up and said: “Up the Cherries!”
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      The club also tweeted: “Hey @FootballManager – have you got any wonderkid suggestions? 🤔”
      Bournemouth chief executive Neill Blake told the club website: “We are absolutely delighted to bring Illia to the club and he arrives with a burgeoning CV.
      “Despite only being 20, he has played at the highest level for club and country and has established himself as one of the most sought-after young defenders in the world.
      “We are very much looking forward to seeing him continue his development with us and know he will be a valued and important member of our squad.”
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      Zabarnyi is Bournemouth’s fifth January signing following the arrivals of following the arrivals of Dango Ouattara, Darren Randolph, Antoine Semenyo and Matías Viña.
      He has signed a five-and-a-half-year deal at the Vitality Stadium.
      The Cherries have also signed Ivory Coast midfielder Hamed Traore for an initial loan from Sassuolo that will become a five-year deal in the summer for £20m. More

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      Tottenham confirm signing of Pedro Porro in £42m transfer from Sporting Lisbon just minutes before deadline

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      TOTTENHAM have confirmed the signing of Pedro Porro from Sporting Lisbon.Spurs announced that the right-back had joined the club just 10 minutes before the transfer window slammed shut with a quirky social media post.
      Pedro Porro has officially joined Tottenham from Sporting LisbonCredit: Getty
      Porro initially joins on loan until the end of the seasonCredit: Getty
      There is an obligation to buy the right-back for £37.3m in the summerCredit: Getty

      He joins initially on loan until the end of the season, with an obligation to buy at the end of the campaign.
      The loan fee for Spanish international Porro will cost around £4.4million, and it will cost another £37.3m when they turn it permanent in the summer. 
      Manchester City, where Porro spent three seasons but never played, are due a windfall of around £10.2m when the move is made permanent in the summer.
      That is due to a clause when they sold the defender to Sporting that entitled them to 30 per cent profit on his next transfer.
      The transfer had seemed to be on the brink of collapsing before deadline day.
      Sporting were reluctant to sanction the move until they were happy with the finances involved in the deal.
      But those problems were ironed out, and Porro becomes Spurs’ second first-team signing of the month after Arnaut Danjuma’s arrival from Villarreal.
      Speaking about his move to Tottenham, Pedro Porro said: “I feel great about the move. I really wanted to come here. It’s unique opportunity for me and I hope everything goes well.”
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      On him fitting in well to Antonio Conte’s 3-4-3 system, he added: “Yes, I think it will be a very good thing for me, and that’s also why I was so struck by the prospect of playing here.”
      To make way for the incoming Spaniard, Matt Doherty sensationally had his contract mutually terminated so he could join Atletico Madrid.
      Irishman Doherty, 31, was initially due to be borrowed by the La Liga giants.
      But because fellow right wing-back Djed Spence was farmed out to Rennes, Spurs were at their limit for international loans.
      Fifa rules state only eight players can be loaned abroad in a season.
      Tottenham already were at that number due to Gio Lo Celso (Villarreal), Tanguy Ndombele (Napoli), Harry Winks (Sampdoria), Sergio Reguilon (Atletico Madrid), Destiny Udogie (Udinese), Bryan Gil (Sevilla), Joe Rodon and Spence (both Rennes) all temporarily being away from the club.
      Doherty still had just under 18 months to go on his Spurs contract before both player and club agreed to terminate it.
      SunSport understands Atleti boss Diego Simeone was not involved in the deal but that instead it was done at boardroom level.
      The two clubs are believed to be on excellent terms ever since Spurs sold Kieran Trippier – another right wing-back – to Atletico in 2019.
      Spence’s temporary switch to Rennes is only a straight loan as the 22-year-old bids for more game time, having made just six appearances and NO starts this season.
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      Tottenham also poached Jude Soonsup-Bell, 19, from Chelsea on a deal until June 2025, adding the England Under-19 striker to their development squad.
      While Spurs youngster Harvey White, 21, was also loaned out to League One side Derby. More

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      Tottenham RIP UP Doherty’s contract as he joins Atletico Madrid on permanent transfer – but there’s a good reason why

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      TOTTENHAM mutually agreed to terminate Matt Doherty’s contract to allow him to join Atletico Madrid.Spurs had looked set to send the Irishman on a straight loan to Atletico.
      Matt Doherty is set to join Atletico MadridCredit: Getty
      But due to already having eight players farmed out internationally – the maximum according to Fifa rules – they instead allowed him to leave for nothing.
      A Spurs statement read: “We have mutually agreed to the termination of Matt Doherty’s contract to enable him to join another club.
      “We should like to thank Matt for his service and wish him well for the future.”
      Doherty was in Madrid yesterday looking to tie up his switch to Atletico.

      The Irishman did have 18 months remaining on his Spurs deal.
      And now Doherty is expected to finalise a free transfer to Atletico.
      In doing so he follows in the footsteps of previous Tottenham right-back Kieran Trippier, who moved for £30million in 2019.
      Doherty was set to become Spurs’ third-choice wing-back following the imminent arrival of Pedro Porro from Sporting Lisbon.
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      However, he is now set for a career reprieve after Atletico made a surprise loan bid – despite Diego Simeone supposedly not knowing who he is.
      In 2016, and while still playing for Wolves, the right-back revealed he was a huge fan of Simeone’s Atletico side.
      Doherty even posted about his admiration for the club on Twitter.
      And with a transfer to Atletico now taking place, Doherty’s tweet from almost seven years ago has gone viral with fans of the Spanish giants. More

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      Chelsea wonderkid Omari Hutchinson set for West Brom loan transfer to play key role in Premier League promotion push

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      CHELSEA wonderkid Omari Hutchinson has agreed to join West Brom on loan, according to reports.The highly-rated youngster joined from Arsenal last summer but he’s struggled for game-time.
      Omari Hutchinson is set to join West Brom on loanCredit: Conor Molloy/News Images
      He did make his senior debut as a substitute against Manchester City earlier this month before featuring against Pep Guardiola’s side in the FA Cup three days later.
      But he’s not been involved since and has is set to drop into the Championship to help West Brom’s promotion push.
      According to Fabrizio Romano, an agreement has been reached for the 19-year-old to spend the rest of the season at the Hawthorns.
      Despite his lack of first-team opportunities, Hutchinson has impressed for Chelsea’s Under-21s.
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      In 14 Premier League 2 appearances, the teenager has scored five goals and chipped in with seven assists.
      But he’s now expected to link up with West Brom, who lost their last league match against Burnley but have been on an incredible run under Carlos Corberan.
      And prior to that defeat, the Midlands club had won nine of their last 10 Champ matches, which has put them firmly in the race for the play-offs.
      They’re currently tenth, but are just one point behind sixth place and only four behind Middlesbrough in third with a game in hand.
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      Should Hutchinson sign before the deadline, he’ll be hoping to make his debut in their Friday night clash with Coventry.
      He’ll become West Brom’s second signing on deadline day after Nathaniel Chalobah arrived from Fulham earlier on Tuesday. More

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      Arsenal star Albert Sambi Lokonga joins Crystal Palace on loan after Gunners seal transfer for Chelsea ace Jorginho

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      ARSENAL ace Albert Sambi Lokonga has joined Crystal Palace on loan.The midfielder has struggled for game-time at the Emirates and will spend the second half of the season in South London.
      Albert Sambi Lokonga is set to join Crystal Palace on loanCredit: PA
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      Lokonga arrived at Arsenal in the summer of 2021 in a £17m deal from Anderlecht.
      But he’s behind Granit Xhaka and Thomas Partey in the pecking order, which has restricted him to just 14 Prem starts in 18 months.
      And this season his chances have reduced even further with the majority of his minutes coming in the Europa League.
      That’s despite Mohamed Elneny being injured for large parts of the campaign.
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      And he’ll now hope for further chances as he links up with ex-Gunners captain Patrick Vieira.

      Lokonga told Palace’s website:  “I’m really excited – I can’t wait to get started.
      “I’m really happy to join Crystal Palace. I want to go as far as possible with the team.
      “I will try to push for me and the team to do the maximum to reach the top.”
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      Eagles chairman Steve Parish said: “I would like to welcome Sambi to south London, and am pleased he has chosen to join Patrick’s squad for the rest of the season, after making an impressive start to life in English football.
      “He has been on our radar for several years since his emergence at Anderlecht, and we very much look forward to his contribution as we push to climb the table.”
      Mikel Arteta was quick to replace him with the £12million signing of Jorginho from Chelsea.
      Jorginho became Arteta’s third signing of the window following the recent arrivals of Leandro Trossard and Jakub Kiwior.
      And he has the chance to win his first Premier League title with the Gunners five points clear of Man City with a game in hand. More