Barcelona make surprise Boateng signing
Barcelona on Monday announced the surprise loan signing of Kevin-Prince Boateng from Italian side Sassuolo until the end of the season. The La Liga leaders confirmed the arrival of the German-born former Ghana international in a statement, adding that the club also have an option to make the deal permanent for a fee of 8m euros ($9m)
?? New Barcelona signing Kevin-Prince Boateng ?#UCL pic.twitter.com/HyaoO4D09N
— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) January 22, 2019
Arsenal contact Real Madrid over James loan deal
Arsenal have reached out to Real Madrid regarding a loan for James Rodriguez, according to the Independent. The Colombian is set to return to the Spanish club at the end of the season following an extended loan with Bayern Munich, who could still sign the midfielder.
Cole reunited with Lampard at Derby
Former England left back Ashley Cole has joined Frank Lampard's Derby County revolution until the end of the season after agreeing a deal to work under his old international and Chelsea team mate, the Championship club said on Monday.
OFFICIAL | Derby have confirmed the signing of Ashley Cole ✍
— Goal UK (@GoalUK) January 21, 2019
Full details: https://t.co/saFkQmbRTG
Pavard can make early switch to Bayern Munich
Benjamin Pavard has already sealed a deal to join Bayern Munich in the summer, but the transfer could be moved up to January, going by a report in L'Equipe. It was announced earlier this month that the Bundesliga side triggered the France international's €35m (£31m/$40m) release clause to sign him at the end of the season.
Ferguson supports Solskjaer appointment
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has the backing of Sir Alex Ferguson to take the managerial reins at Manchester United on a permanent basis, claims The Independent. The Norwegian is currently in interim charge of the Red Devils, with Tottenham head coach Mauricio Pochettino still a top target for those at Old Trafford.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has downplayed Sir Alex Ferguson's role in Manchester United's revival since his appointment as caretaker boss.
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) January 21, 2019
Full story: https://t.co/iiljfWukHB pic.twitter.com/TIXda4iKFX
Juventus waiting on go-ahead to sign Darmian
Juventus are confident of signing Matteo Darmian from Manchester United this month, but must wait on another transfer going through first. Tuttosport claims the Serie A champions are hoping to offload Leonardo Spinazzola to free up a place in the team for the Italy international.
Arsenal eyeing Audero
Arsenal are considering a move to land Juventus goalkeeper Emil Audero as a free agent this summer, reports Gianluca Di Marzio.The 22-year-old will be out of contract at the end of the season and is seen by the Gunners as a potential replacement for Petr Cech - who is set to retire.
PSG continue chase for Allan
Paris Saint-Germain remain in the hunt for Napoli midfielder Allan, according to Gianluca DiMarzio. Napoli are asking for double PSG's initial offer of €50-60 million plus bonuses, signaling a large distance between the clubs when it comes to negotiating.
#Napoli news, #PSG still keen on signing #Allan https://t.co/uiGxXRpsey pic.twitter.com/ALjuJJrc4x
— CalcioMercato (En) (@CmdotCom_En) January 22, 2019
Balotelli an option to replace Boateng at Sassuolo
Mario Balotelli is an option to replace Kevin-Prince Boateng at Sassuolo following the Ghanaian forward's move to Barcelona, according to Gianluca DiMarzio. Nice have offered Balotelli to the Serie A side, who are considering the chance to bring him into the club.
Source: BBC, AFP, Reuters, Goal.com
