Morata moves to Atletico on loan
Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata has joined Atletico Madrid on loan until the end of next season, the Spanish side said in a statement on Monday. Morata spend four seasons at Atletico's academy before signing for rivals Real Madrid. He also played for Juventus before joining Chelsea in July 2017 and scored 24 goals in 72 appearances for the London club.
Alvaro Morata explains why Atletico Madrid return is a case of destiny https://t.co/oK3d9WpfgA pic.twitter.com/D3BjkeWXYw
— Mirror Football (@MirrorFootball) January 29, 2019
Robben mulling Tokyo move after Bayern exit
Superstar Dutch winger Arjen Robben is lining up a move to J-League outfit FC Tokyo after he leaves Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich, local media reported on Tuesday. If confirmed, it would be the latest high-profile transfer to the Japanese league, after Spanish World Cup winner Andres Iniesta and German striker Lukas Podolski joined Vissel Kobe.
PSG sign Argentina midfielder Paredes from Zenit
Big-spending Paris Saint-Germain have signed Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes from Zenit St Petersburg on a four-and-a-half year deal, the French Ligue 1 club announced on Tuesday. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed but French media had reported earlier that PSG would pay 45m euros for the 24-year-old, who has been capped nine times by Argentina.
#Paredes put pen to paper on a contract with @PSG_inside until 2023 after completing a medical in Qatarhttps://t.co/4tqKFqCnjF
— Firstpost Sports (@FirstpostSports) January 29, 2019
Juventus defender Benatia joins Qatari club Al-Duhail
Moroccan centre-back Medhi Benatia has left Italian giants Juventus for Qatar's Al-Duhail in a deal worth up to 10 m euros, the Serie A club announced on Monday. Juventus said in a statement that Al-Duhail will pay eight million euros in two instalments for Benatia as well as a further two million euros in bonuses. The defender made 59 appearances for Juventus since arriving in 2016, winning two Serie A and domestic cup titles and the Italian Super Cup.
Barcelona want new Alba deal
Barcelona are hoping to tie Jordi Alba down to a new five-year contract while also extending Ernesto Valverde’s stay at Camp Nou, claims club president Josep Maria Bartomeu. Valderde's current deal is due to expire at the end of the season, while Alba has attracted interest from Manchester United and Juventus.
Jordi Alba features prominently in today's round-up of transfer stories concerning FC Barcelona https://t.co/eCZsNXoJJP
— Sportskeeda Football (@SK_Football) January 29, 2019
Interest building in Mata
Several clubs in England and across Europe are monitoring Juan Mata's situation at Manchester United, claims BBC Sport. The Spain international midfielder is due to be out of contract in the summer, although the door has not been closed on fresh terms being agreed at Old Trafford.
Roma keen on Vida
Roma are hoping to sign Croatian defender Domagoj Vida from Besiktas, according to Gianlucadimarzio. Reports have also linked Vida with a move to Premier League strugglers Fulham but the West Londoners are believed to have been put off by the price tag.
No guarantees over Benitez future
Newcastle boss Rafael Benitez is unable to offer any guarantees that he will stay at the club until the end of the season.Benitez is out of contract at the end of the campaign and has been reluctant to begin talks over an extension.
No guarantees over my Newcastle United future, says Rafael Benítez https://t.co/CNqdHy1FmU
— Guardian sport (@guardian_sport) January 29, 2019
Rakitic registers on Chelsea’s radar
Chelsea are plotting a summer swoop for Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic, according to Spanish publication Sport.Those at Stamford Bridge hope an offer of regular football in the Premier League will convince the 30-year-old to head to England.
Sources: Goal.com, BBC AFP, Reuters
