Godin to sign pre-contract agreement with Inter
Diego Godin has undergone a secret medical with Inter and is close to signing a pre-contract agreement with the Serie A club, according to Sky Sports Italy. The Atletico Madrid captain's deal runs out at the end of the season, and had been the subject of interest from Manchester United and Manchester City. But the defender has chosen a move to Milan, and will sign a two-year deal ahead of the 2019-20 campaign.
??Diego Godin has passed a medical at Inter Milan.
— Coral (@Coral) January 25, 2019
He'll join them on a free transfer at the end of the season.
Where does he rank amongst the world's best centre-backs? pic.twitter.com/RJkxvqd2kE
Barca preparing Otamendi bid
Barcelona are attempting to sign Manchester City's Nicolas Otamendi this month, reports The Sun. Pep Guardiola has addmitted the centre-back has grown frustrated by his lack of game time at the Etihad Stadium, and Barca are set to offer him a way out. Man City are already targetting a move for Matthijas de Ligt who would provide more competition for the 30-year-old.
Barcelona are attempting to sign Manchester City's Nicolas Otamendi this month, say the Sun ✍
— Goal (@goal) January 24, 2019
Thoughts? pic.twitter.com/l1tf0XW28u
Arsenal to block Jenkinson loan
Arsenal intend to keep Carl Jenkinson and block any loan approaches for the full-back before the winter deadline, claims The Mirror. Burnley and West Brom are among those who had been hoping to take the 26-year-old on a short-term arrangement.
Jenkinson handed Arsenal lifeline as Emery rejects loan interest https://t.co/H2AvGbUDIk pic.twitter.com/CRKQvMCtqK
— The Sun Football ⚽ (@TheSunFootball) January 25, 2019
Juventus keen on Christensen
Serie A champions Juventus are plotting a move for Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen, according to Corriere dello Sport. The Bianconeri are expecting to see Medhi Benatia leave the club and consider a Denmark international at Stamford Bridge to be an ideal replacement in their centre-half ranks.
Valencia make €8m Chicharito move
Valencia have made a move to sign West Ham forward Chicharito, according the Marca. The Liga club have lodged an initial €8 million bid for the Mexican striker, although the Hammers are reportedly holding out for a figure of up to €14m.The report also states that Monaco are also looking at a potential deal for the former Manchester United man.
Soares agrees Inter switch
Southampton defender Cedric Soares has agreed terms on a transfer to Inter Milan, according to BBC Sport. The 27-year-old is already in Milan to tie up the deal, which is expected to be completed later today. Soares will initially move to the San Siro on loan until the end of the season, but Inter will have the option to make the move permanent for £9.5m.
Southampton defender Cedric Soares has agreed to join Inter Milan on loan for the rest of the season.
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) January 25, 2019
? https://t.co/qKCCOyETtT pic.twitter.com/JxFdV2GeOQ
Sources: Reuters, AFP, Goal.com, BBC
