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Man Utd announce Bruno Fernandes transfer agreement, medical tomorrow, Chelsea, Barcelona
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Wednesday, January 29
- Barcelona are interested in signing Real Betis forward Loren Moron
- West Ham have completed the loan signing of midfielder Tomas Soucek
- Manchester United have agreed a deal to sign Portugal midfielder Bruno Fernandes
- Fernandes will undergo a medical at United’s training facility tomorrow
Rose deal agreed
Newcastle are close to signing Danny Rose.
Sky Sports claim Steve Bruce’s side have agreed a loan deal with Spurs to take the left-back for the remainder of the campaign.
Bournemouth and Watford had also been interested in Rose but Bruce and co. have won the battle.
Speaking last week, the Toon boss said: "He's a quality player and a class act, the kid. Whether it's possible, who knows?"
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on Bruno Fernandes
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he’s ‘delighted’ by the imminent capture of Sporting Lisbon playmaker Bruno Fernandes.
“I'm delighted that we've agreed with Sporting,” he told MUTV. “There have been good negotiations with the club and we know, through history, these two clubs have been good with each other.
“Now we've reached that agreement, hopefully we can get the boy's contract over the line and the medical done and then, hopefully we can announce it.”
In a separate interview with Sky Sports, Ole described the deal as “exciting”.
Nev expects
Manchester United legend Gary Neville reckons his former club will make another signing before the end of the January transfer window.
“I thought they would do at least two deals in this window,” he told Sky Sports. “We’ll see what happens in the next 48 hours because I think a striker’s required now with what’s happened with Marcus Rashford. But it’s a positive.”
Neville has also urged caution and says United fans should be patient with Fernandes.
“I’ve not got huge expectations of Bruno Fernandes in terms of these next few months,” he added. “I think for him to come to England, to settle in, he’ll need some time.”
Dries Mertens enquiry
Chelsea have launched a formal approach for Napoli striker Dries Mertens.
Frank Lampard still haven’t made any signings in January and have just 48 hours to complete any additions.
The Blues are known to be searching for a forward and Mertens could be the answer.
Goal claim Chelsea have contacted Napoli to discuss his availability and could sign the 32-year-old on a pre-contract agreement for the summer.
However, Lampard wants to bolster his ranks now and is pushing for the deal to be completed before Friday’s deadline.
“Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them".
— Sporting Clube de Portugal (@Sporting_CP) January 29, 2020
Obrigado Capitão. Para sempre Leão ������ pic.twitter.com/L7JqXs6RbT
Sporting post video tribute
Sporting Lisbon have posted a farewell video to Bruno Fernandes on their social media with the midfielder set to complete a transfer to Manchester United.
The Red Devils have announced they have come to an agreement with the Portuguese club over the 25-year-old.
Shortly after, Sporting posted a heartfelt message to Fernandes with a video of highlights of his career at the club.
It said: “Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them”. “Obrigado Capitão. Para sempre Leão”.
Bruno Fernandes is coming... ������������⚡️ #MUFC #ManUnited #transfers pic.twitter.com/mXpU4mhcpX
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 29, 2020
Richarlison bid
Everton have rejected an approach from Barcelona for Richarlison.
That’s according to Sky Sports, who claim the Spanish champions offered £85million for the Brazilian forward.
It’s said Everton rejected the offer immediately and are NOT willing to part ways with their most prized asset.
Richarlison, 22, has scored 10 goals and provided four assists in 27 appearances for the Toffees this season.
Loren Moron to Barcelona
Barcelona are interested in signing Real Betis forward Loren Moron, Goal claim.
The Spanish champions have been searching for a replacement for the injured Luis Suarez with Valencia star Rodrigo Moreno considered their first-choice option.
However, now a deal for Rodrigo has been cancelled for financial reasons - Barcelona have their sights set on Moron.
Moron, 26, has scored 15 goals in 60 appearances since being promoted to Real Betis’ senior squad by new Barcelona boss Quique Setien in 2018.
No official contact between the two parties has been made but Moron is expected to cost around £25million despite his £36m release clause.
Bruno Fernandes agreement
Manchester United have agreed a deal with Sporting Lisbon to sign midfielder Bruno Fernandes, subject to a medical and the agreement of personal terms, the Premier League club have announced.
The fee is expected to in the region of £46.6million and a further £8.5m in add-ons.
A club statement read: "Manchester United is delighted to announce it has reached agreement with Sporting Clube de Portugal for the transfer of Bruno Fernandes. A further announcement will be made in due course."
United will hope Fernandes, who scored 32 goals in all competitions for Sporting last season, will be able to add some much-needed attacking spark to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's midfield.
Reports suggest Fernandes will undergo a medical at United’s training facility tomorrow.
Done Deal: Soucek signs
West Ham have completed the loan signing of midfielder Tomas Soucek on loan for the remainder of the season.
The Czech Republic international joins from Slavia Prague and the Hammers have the option to make the deal permanent in the summer.
Soucek, 24, has 20 senior caps and becomes the second addition to David Moyes' squad at the London Stadium following the return of goalkeeper Darren Randolph.
"We are delighted to welcome Tomas to West Ham United," Moyes said. "I think that he gives us a lot of different qualities, but most importantly he fits the profile of the player we want to bring to the club.”
Ivan Rakitic sale
Manchester United have made a formal approach for Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic.
That’s according to ESPN, who claim Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side have enquired about the Croatia international’s availability.
Spanish newspaper Sport claim the Catalan giants are actively trying to sell the 31-year-old, and would accept a fee in the region of £17million.
However, the report claims the arrival of Bruno Fernandes would likely scupper the chances of Rakitic arriving at Old Trafford.
Nathan Bishop arrival
Manchester United are close to signing Southend United goalkeeper Nathan Bishop, report the BBC.
The 20-year-old, who has made 17 appearances for the League One club this season, is expected to join up with United's development squad.
Southend boss Sol Campbell confirmed Bishop's absence from Tuesday’s squad that lost 3-1 at Doncaster was due to the goalkeeper having a medical at an unnamed club.
Bishop was part of the England Under-20s squad at last summer's Toulon tournament, where he kept a clean sheet in a 4-0 win over Guatemala.