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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Mykhailo Mudryk unlikely to face ban over racial slur in TikTok video
Chelsea forward Mykhailo Mudryk is unlikely to face a ban for using a racial slur in a social media post, the PA news agency understands.
The Ukrainian has apologised via a statement from his representatives for using the term while reciting song lyrics in a TikTok video.
The Football Association is seeking clarification and observations from Mudryk and his club over when the recording was made, when it was posted online and when it was deleted.
While the FA is able to charge players for discriminatory behaviour away from a football setting under new guidelines issued in 2020, PA understands the FA is unlikely to charge the player in this case based on the information it already holds about it, and instead is likely to remind Mudryk of his responsibilities.
Mykhailo Mudryk unlikely to face ban over racial slur in TikTok video
The FA is seeking clarification about the post
Leicester still hoping for Harrison
Leicester are still interested in Leeds United’s Jack Harrison. The Foxes had a £20m bid rejected last week and Harrison is said to be happy remaining at Elland Road.
However, Leicester are willing to offer a new deal to the 26-year-old but it is still more likely that the winger would leave in the summer with more options available.
Leeds would need a replacement in before selling Harrison and have asked about Roma’s Nicolo Zaniolo.
Sabitzer flying to Manchester
In a last minute move to cover Christian Eriksen following his ankle injury, Marcel Sabitzer has been contacted by Manchester United and will fly to England in preparation for a potential loan move to Old Trafford.
Negotiations between United and Bayern Munich are still ongoing but a compromise is said to be on the cards. United want to sign Sabitzer on loan but the Bundesliga side prefer a permanent move.
Expect something along the lines of initial loan with a summer buy option included.
Rangers sign Raskin
Scottish bigwigs Rangers have signed Nicolas Raskin on a long-term contract for an undisclosed fee.
On signing, Raskin said: “I feel very excited to be here and I also feel very proud to join a very big club. I’m looking forward to playing at Ibrox. It was very exciting when I was told of Rangers’ interest because it’s a big club.
I’m looking forward to making my debut and I hope it can be as soon as possible.”
Spurs confirm Spence loan
Djed Spence has joined Ligue 1 side Rennes for the remainder of the 2022/23 season Tottenham have confirmed.
Having joined from Middlesbrough last summer, the England Under-21 international made his Premier League debut in a 2-0 victory over Nottingham Forest in August 2022.
The right-back has made six appearances for Spurs but will team up with fellow loanee Joe Rodon who joined the French side on a season-long loan at the beginning of the current campaign.
Aston Villa updates
Aston Villa are letting Aaron Ramsey, the younger brother of Jacob, join Middlesbrough on loan for the rest of the season whilst at the same time have recalled Bertrand Traore from his loan at Turkish club İstanbul Başakşehir.
Perez moving to Spain
Leicester forward Ayoze Perez is set to sign for Real Betis in a £30m deal that will bring his spell at Leicester to an end with a move to the La Liga club.
This one is not over the line yet but the club’s are confident of getting the deal done.
Leicester are also set to announce the £15m capture of Stoke defender Harry Souttar soon.
Canos loaned out to Olympiakos
Brentford have confirmed that Sergi Canos will spend the rest of the season on loan at Greek Super League side Olympiakos.
The 25-year-old flew to Greece yesterday before completing the formalities of his switch on deadline day.
Dean Henderson injury could prompt Nottingham Forest to sign goalkeeper
Nottingham Forest manager Steve Cooper has not ruled out signing a goalkeeper in the final hours of the January transfer window following an injury to Dean Henderson.
Forest were active again on Monday as former England midfielder Jonjo Shelvey underwent a medical ahead of a proposed moved from Newcastle, but injuries in the squad have forced Cooper to keep looking.
On-loan Manchester United stopper Henderson is facing four to six weeks out with a muscular injury – with Wales international Wayne Hennessey stepping up in his absence – and Cooper may seek further cover before the window closes on Tuesday night.
Dean Henderson injury could prompt Nottingham Forest to sign goalkeeper
Henderson is set to be out for between four and six weeks
Caicedo staying at Brighton
Brighton have held onto their man. The Seagulls have seen off approaches from both Chelsea and Arsenal during this transfer window as neither club reached their specific valuation for the sought-after midfielder.
Fabrizio Romano reports that the Gunners have given up their pursuit of Caicedo after closing in on signing Jorginho from Chelsea. Brighton were adamant that Caicedo wouldn’t leave this month and that looks set to be the case now.
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