Football Transfer News and Rumours - Tues 12th 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.
Henri Saivet – Newcastle – DONE DEAL
Newcastle have shelled out a reported £5 million on 25 year old Bordeaux winger Henri Saivet as they look to escape the relegation zone.
CONFIRMED: Welcome to Newcastle United, @Saivet_Henri! https://t.co/iDkcawZlBb #NUFC pic.twitter.com/u52HMRGxB7
— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) January 11, 2016
Lewis Grabban – Bournemouth – DONE DEAL
Bournemouth have re-signed their ex-striker Lewis Grabban from Norwich for a reported £7 million. The club sold the 27 year old striker back in 2014 but are hoping his return along with the arrival of Benik Afobe will keep them in the Premier League.
BREAKING: #afcb have completed a deal to bring @grabbs22 back to the club from #ncfc: https://t.co/wfhDAKbJxZ pic.twitter.com/yEuEiYlPq5 — AFC Bournemouth (@afcbournemouth) January 11, 2016
Steven Caulker – Liverpool – DONE DEAL
QPR centre back Steven Caulker has agreed to move to Liverpool on loan for the remainder of the season. He was loaned out to Southampton, but that agreement has been cancelled to allow him to move to the injury hit Anfield.
#LFC have completed the signing of Steven Caulker on loan from Queens Park Rangers until the end of the season. pic.twitter.com/jacWOhBsMN
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) January 12, 2016
Jonjo Shelvey – Newcastle – Deal Close
Newcastle have agreed a £12 million fee for Swansea central midfielder Jonjo Shelvey. The 23 year old is currently in Newcastle undergoing a medical before completing the deal.
Andros Townsend – Newcastle
Andros Townsend has reportedly snubbed any possible move to West Brom this month, instead favouring a move to Newcastle instead.
Saido Berahino
Andros Townsend’s disapproval of a move to West Brom could throw a spanner in the works for Spurs, who were planning on using Townsend as part of a deal that would see out of favour West Brom striker Saido Berahino move the other way. Liverpool are among a handful of clubs interested.
Nolito – Arsenal
Arsene Wenger is set to spend nearly £14 million on 29 year old Celta Vigo striker Nolito as he looks to strengthen the depth in his front line.
Saul Niguez – Manchester United
Talks have begun between Atletico Madrid and Manchester United over the proposed £18 million deal that would see 21 year old midfielder Saul Niguez come in to Old Trafford.
Stefano Sturaro – Southampton
Southampton are planning to up the ante in their bid to sign Juventus midfielder Stefano Sturaro. The Serie A champions rejected a £12.2 million bid for the 22 year old, but the Saints are prepared to pay more for his services.
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