Struggling Fulham sign Babel from Besiktas
Fulham signed former Liverpool forward Ryan Babel from Besiktas on Tuesday as the Premier League strugglers bid to bolster their spluttering attack and avoid relegation. Netherlands international Babel has joined Claudio Ranieri's side, who sit 19th and five points from safety, until the end of the season and could make his debut against Tottenham Hotspur this weekend.
?️ @Ryanbabel
— Fulham Football Club (@FulhamFC) January 15, 2019
"I definitely have faith that Fulham can stay up. That’s one of the reasons that I’m here, to try and help that to happen."#WelcomeBabel pic.twitter.com/kjXxhilJIL
Sturridge could make MLS move
Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge is set for contract offers from Major League Soccer, claims The Sun.
The 29-year-old has been used sparingly this season, and is in the final six months of his contract with the league leaders. New York City FC, who are looking a replacement for David Villa, have been mooted as a possible landing spot for Sturridge.
Brexit could force Bale out of Madrid
Gareth Bale could be forced to leave Real Madrid in the event of a 'No Deal' Brexit, according to ESPN. As a British citizen living elsewhere in the European Union, Bale could lose his right to work in Spain from April 1 if a deal cannot be reached with Brussels.
A “no deal” Brexit would plunge Gareth Bale’s Real Madrid future into doubt, a source has told ESPN FC.https://t.co/wUNMhmFcva pic.twitter.com/JHHlgXjlsd
— ESPN UK (@ESPNUK) January 16, 2019
Manchester United could sell Fellaini this month
Manchester United may consider selling midfielder Marouane Fellaini this month, according to the Daily Mail. Fellaini was frequently used by former manager Jose Mourinho, but has fallen out of favour under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Eriksen far from new Tottenham deal
Real Madrid have been given a boost as Tottenham star Christian Eriksen is far from agreeing a new Spurs deal, according to AS. The 26-year-old's current contract expires at the end of next season, and talks over an extension have gone almost nowhere thus far.
Christian Eriksen is reportedly unlikely to sign a new Tottenham contract - he wants a move to Real Madrid.
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) January 16, 2019
Gossip ? https://t.co/Ke4WurUEwU pic.twitter.com/njU3HAuhAb
Arsenal eye cut-price James move
Arsenal are interested in a six-month loan move for James Rodriguez, according to the Daily Mail. The 27-year-old has seen his playing time diminish at Bayern Munich, where he is entering the final six months of a two-year loan deal from Real Madrid.
Arsenal want to loan James Rodriguez according to English newspaper reports ?
— Goal (@goal) January 16, 2019
How would he survive in the Premier League? pic.twitter.com/3h3BpgCbJA
Man City hopeful over Matondo deal
Manchester City are still hopeful that young midfielder Rabbi Matondo will sign a new deal with the club. The 18-year-old has already refused one offer from Pep Guardiola's side and despite there being interest from the Bundesliga, the Premier League champions are confident he'll stay with them.
Roma not interested in Ogbonna
Roma have declined the opportunity to sign West Ham centre-back Angelo Ogbonna, according to Gazzetta dello Sport. The Serie A side have struggled with injuries in 2018-19, with as many as 35 injury problems having hit Eusebio Di Francesco's squad.
Sources: AFP, Reuters, Goal.com, BBC
