Football Transfer News and Rumours - Sat 23rd January
Content Editor at Free Super Tips, Alex was born in the shadow of Old Trafford and is an avid Man Utd fan. After graduating from university he combined his love of football, writing and betting to join FST and now closely follows goings-on in all of the top European leagues.
Daniel Amartey – Leicester – DONE DEAL
Leicester have completed the signing of FC Copenhagen’s versatile defender Daniel Amartey in a deal worth around £6 million. The 21 year old can also play in midfield.
Scott Sinclair – Swansea
The struggling Swansea are in talks to re-sign Aston Villa winger Scott Sinclair in a bid to help save them from relegation.
Neymar – Manchester United or Manchester City
The two Manchester giants are set to compete for the signing of Barcelona forward Neymar this summer. The 23 year old will earn up to £15 million per year if the deal is done.
Renato Sanches – Manchester United
Manchester United will also splash the cash on Benfica’s young midfielder Renato Sanches, with the Red Devils prepared to pay up to £30 million for the 18 year old.
Alex Teixeira – Liverpool
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has stated that the club will not be spending ‘Disneyland’ money on any players this month. However, they are considering increasing their initial £24.6 million bid for Shakhtar Donetsk attacker Alex Teixeira, with his parent club valuing the player at £38 million.
Ryan Bertrand – Manchester United
Louis van Gaal wants to increase his full back options this January, and is thinking about shelling out £20 million on Southampton’s Ryan Bertrand. Although Ashley Cole is also an option.
Emmanuel Adebayor – Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace have talked with unattached striker Emmanuel Adebayor about a potential six month contract, but the £77,000 per week wage demands are proving a stumbling block.
Sandro Ramirez – Swansea
Swansea are chasing the signature of Barcelona’s 20 year old attacker Sandro Ramirez, but they will have to fight Tottenham Hotspur to secure his services.
Fabio Borini – Swansea
Sunderland’s attempt to offer Fabio Borini to Swansea as a deal sweetener for Andre Ayew seems to have backfired. Swansea are interested in the 24 year old Italian, but will not consider an exchange with Ayew.