Chelsea complete Enzo Fernandez signing on deadline day, Man Utd confirm Marcel Sabitzer loan
Chelsea’s pursuit of Argentina World Cup winner Enzo Fernandez went down to the wire on deadline day, after Arsenal completed the signing of Blues midfielder Jorginho
Chelsea have completed the signing of Enzo Fernandez for £106m, in what is a British transfer record. The Blues met Benfica’s release clause for the Argentina midfielder shortly before Tuesday’s 11pm transfer deadline.
A statement from the Portuguese side confirmed the deal past midnight after Chelsea rushed to complete the transfer.
It came after Manchester United signed Marcel Sabitzer on loan from Bayern Munich until the end of the season. The Austria international adds to United’s midfield options after Christian Eriksen was ruled out for three months with an ankle injury.
Brighton held on to midfielder Moises Caicedo, but Arsenal turned their attention to another target and signed Jorginho from Premier League rivals Chelsea in a £13m deal.
Elsewhere, Tottenham confirmed the signing of right back Pedro Porro, with Matt Doherty joining Atletico Madrid on a free transfer after his contract with Spurs was terminated by mutual agreement.
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There is a round-up of tonight’s deals included in the bottom of tonight’s main story, as Chelsea completed the British record signing of Enzo Fernandez for £106m.
Chelsea complete Enzo Fernandez signing to break British transfer record
Chelsea met Benfica’s £106m release clause shortly before the 11pm transfer deadline in what was a frantic end to the January window
DONE DEAL! Chelsea complete Enzo Fernandez signing to break British transfer record
Chelsea have completed the signing of Enzo Fernandez for £106m, in what is a British transfer record.
The Blues met Benfica’s release clause for the Argentina midfielder shortly before Tuesday’s transfer deadline.
A statement from the Portuguese side confirmed the deal past midnight after Chelsea rushed to complete the transfer.
It takes Chelsea’s spending this month to over £300m, while the signing of Fernandez breaks the previous Premier League record set by Manchester City’s £100m transfer of Jack Grealish.
DONE DEAL! Manchester United sign Marcel Sabitzer on loan
“Marcel is a player that we have watched for a long time,” said Manchester United’s football director John Murtough.
“The opportunity arose quickly, and we knew that he was someone with the ability and character to make an impact.
“He adds further quality to our squad and experience to the dressing room, and all of us are pleased to be welcoming him to Manchester United.”
DONE DEAL! Manchester United sign Marcel Sabitzer on loan
Marcel Sabitzer: “Sometimes in life you have to make quick and important decisions. From the moment I heard about this opportunity I knew it was right for me. I am a competitive player; I want to win and help the club achieve its aims this season. “I feel that I am at my peak as a player, and that I can contribute a lot of experience and energy to the squad. I am excited to start with my new team-mates and manager and to show my qualities to Manchester United fans.”
DONE DEAL! Manchester United sign Marcel Sabitzer on loan
Here it is!
Manchester United have signed Marcel Sabitzer on loan from Bayern Munich until the end of the season.
The Austria international adds to United’s midfield options after Christian Eriksen was ruled out for three months with an ankle injury.
United were quick to contact Bayern over a loan move for the versatile 28-year-old, with the German champion open to the deal.
Chelsea submit paperwork for Enzo Fernandez
Chelsea are confident they submitted their paperwork for Enzo Fernandez in time, with a British transfer record set to be confirmed very soon.
Earlier today Chelsea and Benfica reached agreement on a a £106m deal, to be paid in six installments. That was the major obstacle Chelsea had to overcome in order for the deal to be completed.
Fernandez is set to sign a contract until 2031, so 8.5 years, and will be the most expensive Premier League transfer since Jack Grealish.
Albrighton joins West Brom on loan
Marc Albrighton, one of the remaining members of Leicester’s Premier League title win in 2016, has joined West Brom on loan for the rest of the season.
Chelsea and Man United still waiting for deals!
So, we’re still waiting on two huge transfers.
Manchester United had until 12pm to finalise Marcel Sabitzer’s loan after getting their deal sheet in, but it’s gone quiet at Old Trafford.
Meanwhile Chelsea are confident they got their paperwork in for Enzo Fernandez in time... but we’re yet to hear any official word.
Don’t go to bed just yet...
Fury in France over Ziyech’s collapsed move to PSG
There is quite the story developing tonight after Hakim Ziyech’s transfer from Chelsea to PSG, which is currently in doubt after the deadline.
Reports in France suggest that PSG are furious with Chelsea after the London club sent the wrong documentation for his transfer...
... three times.
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