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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

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      Juventus striker ‘offers himself to Real Madrid’ in last-gasp transfer in blow to Man Utd, Arsenal and Chelsea hopes

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      JUVENTUS star Dusan Vlahovic wants a move to Real Madrid amid interest from Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal.Vlahovic has been enduring a rough campaign with Juve, who have been slapped with a 15-point deduction that dropped them to 13th place in the Serie A table.
      Juventus star Dusan Vlahovic has asked his agent to seal a move to Real MadridCredit: Getty
      Vlahovic prefers Real Madrid over Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      The Bianconeri were accused of inflating transfer fees in dealings with other Italian clubs over three seasons to create millions of pounds in “capital gains” for tax purposes.
      According to Defensa Central, the striker wants out and instructed his agent to put together a move to Real, who targeted him last year.

      They say the Serbia international asked his representative to offer himself to Los Blancos on deadline day.
      However the 23-year-old’s camp will push for a summer deal.
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      Vlahovic has been linked with a big Premier League switch as United, Arsenal and Chelsea continue to keep tabs.
      The Red Devils are still looking for a centre-forward to replace Cristiano Ronaldo, following the temporary signing on Wout Weghorst.
      Chelsea also still need someone to spearhead the attack after loaning Romelu Lukaku back to Inter Milan last summer.
      And Arsenal will be without star attacker Gabriel Jesus possibly until March.
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      Vlahovic turned a lot of heads during his four-year stint at Fiorentina as he amassed a total of 49 goals and eight assists in 108 appearances.
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      The Serbian has struggled to set the world alight ever since his move to Juventus last year.
      But the ex-Partizan star has still registered 16 goals and four assists in 37 appearances across all competitions. More

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      Toughest moment of my career’ – Brentford star pens emotional letter after Olympiakos transfer even though it’s a LOAN

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      SERGI CANOS penned an emotional farewell letter to Brentford fans – despite only sealing a LOAN move away from the club.The 25-year-old described his switch to Olympiakos for the remainder of the season as the “toughest moment” of his Bees career.
      Sergi Canos is said to be leaving BrentfordCredit: Getty
      Canos has scored 36 goals in 249 games for the Bees but has only made six appearances in all competitions this season.
      He was the squad’s second longest-serving member, behind Rico Henry.
      Canos said: “This is possibly the toughest moment of my career since I arrived at Brentford in 2015. Today is the end of something special.
      “After 249 matches I have to say goodbye to you all. A new chapter in my career is knocking at my door.
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      “A new opportunity to bring back my happiness on the pitch and enjoy football again.
      “To my Bees family, I will always have you next to me.”
      Canos has six months remaining on his deal but Brentford do have the option of triggering a one-year extension.
      And Brentford director of football Phil Giles said there is still the possibility that the Spaniard signs a new deal at the club.
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      He said: “We have the option to extend Sergi’s contract in the summer, so it is very possible that we will see him back with us.”
      Canos was a key part of the Bees side that got promoted from the Championship and he helped to establish them in the Prem with three goals in 31 games last season. More

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      Arsenal set to miss out on teen sensation with star staying in Spain until summer as club ‘reject loan bid’

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      ARSENAL have been dealt a blow as they are set to miss out on Ivan Fresneda, according to reports.The Gunners were linked with a January move for the right-back.
      Ivan Fresneda is set to stay at Real ValladolidCredit: Getty
      Borussia Dortmund also showed an interest in the young defender.
      But according to Fabrizio Romano both clubs are set to miss out with Fresneda set to stay at Real Valladolid.
      Fresneda, 18, was also said to be wanted by Arsenal’s top four rivals Newcastle.
      But following a conversation with Mikel Arteta Fresneda had his heart set on a £13million switch to The Emirates.
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      He even missed Valladolid’s 1-0 win over Valencia on Sunday.
      Reports claimed Fresneda was not involved because of ongoing negotiations between Valladolid and the Gunners.
      Spanish big boys Real Madrid were also interested in signing him this month.
      Manager Carlo Ancelotti was said to have been impressed by Fresneda’s displays in LaLiga this season, so much so he wanted to bolster his options on the right side of defence by signing him.
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      Arsenal appear to have missed out on Fresneda, a setback after also seeing their approach for Moises Caicedo rebuffed.
      Instead the Gunners have moved for Chelsea midfielder Jorginho who is set to arrive for £12m. More

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      Chelsea AGREE record £115m transfer deal for Enzo Fernandez as Benfica star ‘undergoes medical in Lisbon’

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      CHELSEA have finally agreed a payment schedule with Benfica to sign midfielder Enzo Fernandez.The Blues are set to sign the 22-year-old in time ahead of tonight’s transfer deadline.
      Chelsea have agreed a fee with Benfica to sign Enzo FernandezCredit: EPA
      SunSport reported yesterday that the Blues were planning a final £115millon push for Fernandez after having a number of bids rejected.
      The move is set to be a British record, surpassing the £100m Manchester City paid to sign Jack Grealish in 2021.
      Sky Sports claim, via Portuguese broadcaster SIC, that Fernandez is undergoing a medical in Lisbon before the move is made official.
      Teams in England have until 11pm on Tuesday evening to make any deadline day additions.
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      Fernandez only joined Benfica in July from Argentinian club River Plate.
      He has made 17 appearances for the club, and also starred for Argentina as they won the World Cup in Qatar last month.

      The midfielder has been a target for Chelsea this window, although Benfica president Rui Costa and manager Roger Schmidt have criticised the Blues’ approach for Fernandez.
      He has a £105m release clause in his contract, which expires in 2027.
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      Chelsea have already signed SEVEN players in January, coming to a total spend of around £220m.
      Joao Felix, Benoit Badiashile, David Datro Fofana, Mykhailo Mudryk, Andrey Santos, Noni Madueke and Malo Gusto have been recruited, with the latter returning on loan to Lyon until the end of the season.
      More to follow… More