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      Hakim Ziyech still hoping PSG loan transfer can be sealed after ‘circus’ Chelsea paperwork shambles as appeal is lodged

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      HAKIM ZIYECH is reportedly still hoping his Paris Saint-Germain loan transfer can still be completed with an appeal being lodged following paperwork shambles with Chelsea.The Moroccan, 29, looked set to seal a loan transfer away from Chelsea on deadline day with the Parisians closing in on his signature.
      PSG have submitted an appeal after Chelsea sent the wrong paperwork three times for Hakim Ziyech’s transferCredit: Getty
      However, Chelsea sent over the wrong documentation for Ziyech’s move three times, infuriating PSG, who described the situation as a “class A circus” to The Athletic.
      But according to L’Equipe, in a desperate attempt to steer the deal away from collapse, PSG have submitted an appeal in order to get the deal over the line.
      The expectation is that it will be difficult for France’s governing body, LFP, to grant PSG’s request.
      However, the LFP also had an issue on deadline day with some of their computer systems experiencing a breakdown – which could work in PSG’s favour.
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      Ziyech hasn’t hit the heights of his £35.3million 2020 transfer.
      The Morocco World Cup 2022 star has scored 14 and assisted 11 in 98 appearances for the Blues.
      Despite his personal struggles, he has won the Champions League, Super Cup and Club World Cup during his two-and-a-half year stay at Stamford Bridge.
      Chelsea have also signed a number of players who can feature on the flanks.
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      Mykhailo Mudryk, Noni Madueke, David Datro Fofana and Joao Felix can all play out wide.
      If Ziyech does manage to seal a transfer to the Parc des Princes, he will link up with Morocco team-mate Achraf Hakimi.
      Hakimi was just as important in Morocco’s run to the World Cup semi-finals last November-December.
      The right-back played in every game at the winter tournament, even scoring an audacious Panenka to win the penalty shootout against Spain.
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      Arsenal fans fearing worst as video emerges of Jorginho getting out-sprinted by REFEREE from old Chelsea clash

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      ARSENAL fans are fearing for the worst after a viral video of new-boy Jorginho getting out-sprinted by a REFEREE resurfaced.The Italian joined the Premier League leaders in a late January transfer move.

      Premier League referee Michael Oliver was a few paces behind JorginhoCredit: Twitter
      Oliver then got up to speed and jogged past the ItalianCredit: Twitter
      Jorginho lost the footrace with the refereeCredit: Twitter
      Jorginho, 31, departed Chelsea for £12million with less than six months on his contract having helped the club win the Champions League, Super Cup and Club World Cup.
      And although Jorginho has many positives about his game, his pace isn’t one of them.
      An old viral video has resurfaced of the midfielder from his Chelsea days, where he was out-sprinted by a REFEREE.
      It happened in Chelsea’s 2-1 home defeat to Liverpool back in 2019.
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      The referee Jorginho lost the footrace to was the experienced Michael Oliver.
      But the clip has Gunners fans fearing for the worst after being treated to the athleticism of Granit Xhaka, Thomas Partey and Martin Odegaard in the midfield.
      One said on Twitter: “This is what scares me the most.”
      Another tweeted: “Jorginho couldn’t outrun the refere! We’re doomed…”
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      Jorginho is excited to get to work at Arsenal, and says manager Mikel Arteta played a big part in the transfer.
      He said: “Mikel Arteta was a big influence on my decision because I know that he tried a few times to get me before.
      “Everything has happened so fast. I was a bit surprised, but I took the opportunity of this amazing challenge.

      “It’s an important shirt. It’s an amazing club, a big one, and I’m really excited and happy to be here.
      “I’ll try to bring positive energy, hard work and my experience to help the team. It’s what I always bring with me. 
      “I try just to help with the experience I’ve had in my time with the other clubs and anything I can do just to help the team to achieve more and more, that’s my target.”
      Arteta added:  “Jorginho is a player with intelligence, deep leadership skills and a huge amount of Premier League and international experience. 
      “He has won many things in his career, but he still has the hunger and huge willingness to contribute here.”
      The midfielder will wear the No20 shirt for the GunnersCredit: Getty More

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      Transfer deadline day LIVE: Chelsea’s Enzo Fernandez £106m record move CONFIRMED, Jorginho ANNOUNCED by Arsenal

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      CHELSEA have confirmed the deadline day signing of Enzo Fernandez, in a British-RECORD £106m deal.The World Cup winner has joined on an EIGHT-YEAR contract from Benfica.
      Meanwhile, Jorginho’s switch from Stamford Bridge to Arsenal was announced earlier on deadline day.
      And Manchester United have completed a loan deal until the end of the season for Marcel Sabitzer.
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      Fernandez signs Chelsea deal until 2031
      Chelsea have completed the signing of Enzo Fernandez for a British record fee, writes KEALAN HUGHES.
      The Blues left it late after tracking the midfielder since the start of the January window.
      But Benfica finally relented and accepted an offer worth £106million for the World Cup winner.

      That bid triggered Fernandez’s release clause but the deal still proved tricky to complete as Chelsea were keen to spread their payment over a series of instalments.
      That proved a sticking point in negotiations but both clubs have finally settled on an agreed payment schedule.
      The move is set to be a British record, surpassing the £100m Manchester City paid to sign Jack Grealish in 2021.
      Fernandez, 22, completed a medical in Portugal to finalise the transfer.
      He has signed an eight-and-a-half year contract with the Blues, running until June 2031.
      Utd say they ‘watched Marcel a long time’
      Manchester United insist new loan midfielder Marcel Sabitzer has long been on their radar.
      Old Trafford Football Director John Murtough told the club’s media team: “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.”
      ‘Chelsea also fancied Marcel’
      Manchester United not only had to beat deadline paperwork problems to sign Marcel Sabitzer on loan – they also reportedly had to fend off interest from Chelsea.
      Sky Sports say the Blues considered the Austria midfielder before settling on Enzo Fernandez.
      Sabitzer: I had to act quick
      Manchester United new boy Marcel Sabitzer claims he pounced on joining United as soon as he knew of their interest.
      The Bayern midfielder 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.
      “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.”
      Utd CONFIRM Marcel loan
      They’ve done it!
      Man Utd have confirmed Marcel Sabitzer’s loan arrival from Bayern Munich.

      Chelsea tipped to confirm Fernandez arrival
      Enzo Fernandez seems to be the first of the eleventh-hour big deals to go through.
      We’re just waiting for confirmation.
      It’s believed Chelsea will pay the £100m-plus fee for the Benfica midfielder in six parts – starting with £40m up front.
      Fulham sign Duffy
      Fulham have turned Shane Duffy’s loan move from Brighton into a permanent deal.
      The Republic of Ireland defender, 31, has been with the Seagulls since 2016.
      Ziyech deal ‘collapses’
      Hakim Ziyech’s proposed move to Paris Saint-Germain has collapsed at the final hurdle, according to reports, writes KEALAN HUGHES.
      The winger had been set to leave Chelsea on loan.
      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.
      Spurs keeper Hayton off to Barsnley
      Tottenham have confirmed 18-year-old keeper Adam Hayton’s departure to Barnsley.
      Hayton made his Under-21s debut against Peterborough United in the Papa John’s Trophy in September.
      Omari and Hakim no-go?
      Chelsea loan exits for Omari Hutchinson and Hakim Ziyech seem OFF.
      PSG wanted playmaker Ziyech.
      Enzo ‘completes move’
      Enzo Fernandez HAS joined Chelsea.
      That’s according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano – after an eleventh-hour panic over the Benfica midfielder’s documents.
      Enzo Fernández, new Chelsea player! All documents are signed between the clubs with Benfica and player side on contract valid until June 2031 ✅🔵🇦🇷 #CFCMedical tests, done.Payment in 6 installments — but £40m upfront. Boehly, Eghbalix board did it after mad 24h.Here we go. pic.twitter.com/0wgbwYqU2c— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 31, 2023

      Sabitzer leaves Carrington
      Marcel Sabitzer’s arrival is still on a knife-edge after he reportedly left United’s training ground.
      We could see in less than ten minutes whether that means a loan deal has been completed.
      Fans baffled as Utd sweat on Marcel deal
      United supporters are baffled and irritated by the failure to tie up Marcel Sabitzer’s signing – so far.
      The Red Devils submitted a deal sheet before 11pm – meaning they’ve bought time until midnight to complete everything.
      But one fan called the situation potentially “embarrassing” and another hit out: “This club can never get anything done on time.”
      This supporter sounded even more astonished: “A loan deal that has to be done by 12 he arrived in Manchester at 8.”
      Similarly: “How have they not done everything by now?”
      Brum make Longelo deal permanent
      West Ham full-back Emmanuel Longelo has joined Birmingham in a permanent deal.
      He was initially just on loan at the Championship club.
      Forest complete triple swoop
      Jonjo Shelvey isn’t the only new arrival at Nottingham Forest today.
      The club have also announced the signing of Brazilian defender Felipe from Atletico Madrid.
      Felipe, 33, joins on a deal until the summer of 2024.
      And three-time Champions League winning goalkeeper Keylor Navas was confirmed as the third signing of the day.
      The 36-year-old Real Madrid legend has signed on loan from Paris Saint-Germain until the end of the season.
      Stoke set to borrow Axel
      United centre-back Axel Tuanzebe is posed to join Stoke on loan for the rest of the season.
      The 25-year-old urgently needs game time after injuries.
      A deal sheet has been submitted – so the move can be completed by midnight.
      Foxes land Souttar
      Stoke’s Harry Souttar has joined Leicester on a permanent deal.
      The 2Australia defender, 24, joins on a five-year deal. 
      Done Deal: Navas coup for Forest
      Nottingham Forest have made it a hat-trick of deadline day signings with the eye-catching signing of Keylor Navas.
      The Costa Rican goalkeeper has moved to the City Ground on loan from Paris Saint-Germain until the end of the season.
      The 36-year-old arrives at Forest with a wealth of experience and honours, having won the Champions League with Real Madrid on three occasions.
      Credit: @NFFC Twitter
      Deal sheet submitted for Sabitzer
      Don’t panic just yet, Manchester United fans.
      It has been confirmed that Old Trafford officials have submitted a deal sheet for Marcel Sabitzer which gives them a further hour to get the transfer over the line.
      Forty-seven minutes and ticking.
      Done Deal: Forest sign Shelvey
      One such deal is Nottingham Forest’s purchase of Jonjo Shelvey.
      The 30-year-old midfielder has moved to the City Ground on a two-and-a-half year deal.
      Credit: @NFFC Twitter
      The transfer window is now closed!
      But, of course, we’ve come to learn in recent years that doesn’t actually mean too much as long as clubs have submitted their deal sheets.
      Expect a number of moves to be confirmed in the coming 90 minutes or so.
      Done Deal: Spurs sign Porro
      Finally! Tottenham have confirmed the signing of Pedro Porro from Sporting.
      The Spanish right-back moves to North London initially on loan until the end of season when the deal will be made permanent.
      Credit: tottenhamhotspur.com
      Ten minutes to go!
      And then the transfer window shuts until the summer.
      Premier League clubs, do you have your paperwork ready? Are your fax machines turned on?
      Let the panic begin.
      Chelsea’s Ziyech gets Paris wish
      As one player prepares to sign on at Stamford Bridge, another is set to leave the club for Paris Saint-Germain.
      Hakim Ziyech has been in the French capital all day attempting to force through a move to the Ligue 1 champions, and it now appears that he has his wish.
      The Moroccan is expected to join PSG on loan until the end of the season.
      However, there is unlikely to be an obligation to make the move permanent included in the deal for the 29-year-old.
      Big-spending Blues get their man
      Chelsea are closing in on Enzo Fernandez for what will be a new British transfer record.
      The deal is almost complete after a day of hard bargaining with Benfica, and the man Blues fans must credit is co-owner Behdad Eghbali.
      According to The Telegraph, Eghbali ‘refused to take no for an answer’ during more than 12 hours of negotiations with Portuguese officials before reaching an agreement.
      Fernandez will move to Stamford Bridge for an astonishing £105m, taking the club’s January spending past the £300m mark.
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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