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Leicester City signs Algerian Striker Islam Slimani on a 5 year deal till 2021

By soccer120 00:59:00 LEICESTER CITY, NEWS, TRANSFER

Leicester City have broken their transfer record for the third time this summer after sealing the signing of Algerian international striker Islam Slimani from Sporting CP in Lisbon for a fee believed to be around £30m.

The deal still remains subject to the formalities of Premier League approval and international clearance, but Slimani has signed a five-year contract that will keep him at the King Power Stadium until 2021.

"To join a team like Leicester City is a huge honour and I can't wait to get started," the 28-year-old told LCFC.com.

"I've always wanted to play my football in the Premier League and to get the opportunity to do that with the reigning champions was something I simply could not turn down," he added.

"I saw the amazing success of last season and the passion of the club's supporters. That's something that I’m so excited to be a part of," he added

Slimani scored an incredible 31 goals in all competitions for Sporting last season, having earlier risen to international prominence as the attacking spearhead of an Algerian team that reached the knockout rounds of the 2014 World Cup.

Foxes favourite Riyad Mahrez was also at that tournament, and Slimani says the influence of the 2016 PFA Players' Player of the Year was also key in his decision to sign.

"My friend Riyad Mahrez spoke to me about the club and about the atmosphere the Leicester fans create at King Power Stadium," he said.

"I will give absolutely everything I have on the pitch for them and for my team-mates and I hope that together we can achieve something special."

Joe Hart joins Torino from Manchester City on a season-long loan

By soccer120 00:53:00 MANCHESTER CITY, NEWS, TRANSFER

Joe Hart has delivered a heartfelt parting message to Manchester City fans as he begins a new chapter of his career in Italy after joining Torino on a season-long loan on transfer deadline day.

Hart saw his starting place at the Etihad Stadium go to Willy Caballero in the opening few weeks of the new campaign, followed by Claudio Bravo's £17m arrival from Barcelona.

But the 29-year-old, who first arrived in Manchester as a teenager from Shrewsbury Town, is keen to show his gratitude for the support he has received from fans over the years, and particularly in recent weeks when it became clear his time was drawing to a close.

"I just wanted to take this opportunity to address all the amazing Manchester City fans who have been so good to me," Hart said on Wednesday night as he took to Facebook.

"It's been a difficult few weeks but that will never cloud the amazing journey and experience your great club has given to me. From the moment I signed in 2006, the club and its fans have given me football and life experiences I could never have imagined and I am so thankful for that.

"Football is a crazy game and, due to circumstances, I am now moving on to another chapter of my career and I am very grateful that Torino has given me this opportunity to play for their great club.

"But the feelings I felt during the recent Steaua Bucharest game will live with me forever. You can't buy that and I will struggle to replicate them. So thank you for that and all the amazing memories.

"There are many great people at the club behind the scenes and the club is moving in the right direction, so I would like to wish Manchester City football club, all its staff and players and of course the fans, all the best for the coming season and beyond."

Jack Wilshere joins Bournemouth on loan from Arsenal

By soccer120 00:46:00 ARSENAL, NEWS, TRANSFER

Bournemouth have completed the signing of Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere on a season long loan deal, the club have confirmed.

Wilshere was offered out for loan by Arsenal in the last few days of the transfer window, and Bournemouth are rumoured to have beaten more than 20 clubs to his signature. Of the late runners, Crystal Palace, Roma and AC Milan ran the Cherries closest, but the decision was made earlier today and he's now been presented with the red and black shirt.

Chief Executive Neill Blake said on the move: "Jack is a fantastic addition to the club. He is a player that needs no introduction and one that, quite rightly, our supporters will be excited to see in a Bournemouth shirt.

"He will bring a wealth of international and Premier League experience, so we are delighted to be able to welcome a player of his calibre to the club."

Wilshere, who has been capped 34 times for England at senior level, becomes the club's highest profile signing of the summer. The likes of Jordon Ibe and Lewis Cook have also arrived at the club.

Chelsea Officially Complete Stunning David Luiz Move as Defender Signs 3-Year Deal

By soccer120 22:59:00 CHELSEA, NEWS, TRANSFER

Chelsea have confirmed the signing of centre-back David Luiz from Paris Saint-Germain, just two years after the Brazilian moved to the French capital for £50m.

The Blues announced on Wednesday evening that the 29-year-old defender has signed a three-year deal at Stamford Bridge, with a fee believed to be in the region of €38.5m.

In a statement on the club's website, he said: "I'm delighted to return to Chelsea. We had a fantastic story during my first time at the club and I want to help the team and Antonio Conteachieve a lot of success. I always had a wonderful relationship with the fans and I am looking forward to wearing the blue shirt at Stamford Bridge once again."

Luiz started all three of Paris Saint-Germain's Ligue 1 games at the start of the current campaign, but drew heavy criticism in last weekend's defeat to Monaco in which he was substituted off after an hour. He also gave away a crucial penalty on the brink of half-time.

Club-by-Club Guide to All the Completed 2016/17 Premier League Summer Transfers

By soccer120 22:47:00 NEWS, TRANSFER

Club-by-Club Guide to All the Completed 2016/17 Premier League Summer Transfers

Amokachi "twins" join Turkish giants Besiktas.

By Unknown 21:38:00 Besiktas, NEWS, TRANSFER

Kalim and Nazim, the sons of former Super Eagles forward Daniel Amokachi have joined Turkish champions Besiktas.

Although details of the deal have not been made public, both players were pictured in Besiktas jersey in an official unveiling.

Just last month Daniel Amokachi who is currently managing Finland divison 2 outfit, JS Hercules wrote on his official facebook page: “My dear sons are training this week at? #‎Besiktas in Turkey. Back here in ?#‎Oulu, ?#‎Finland and ?#‎Hercules next week. God is in control.” He wrote on his Facebook page.

It will be recalled that Amokachi also had a career with the Turkish club after leaving the premier league where he starred for Everton Football Club.

Kalim and Nazim are both 18, and play as a forward like their dad only that one is left footed.

Shkodran Mustafi almost an Arsenal Player

By Unknown 06:24:00 ARSENAL, NEWS, TRANSFER, VALENCIA, WENGER

Sky Sports understands negotiations will continue today (Thursday) as the Wenger try to wrap up the deal for the Germany international who will boost the Gunners’ defensive ranks following injuries to Per Mertesacker and Gabriel Paulista.

Paulista who has now been sidelined for up to six weeks picked up a knock in last Sunday’s friendly win over Manchester City after he clashed with Nigeria’s Kelechi Iheanacho who scored one of the Citizens’ consolation of the encounter.

Reports suggest a deal is close for the Gunners to sign Valencia defender Shkodran Mustafi for a fee in the region of £20million after he was left out of his side’s most recent friendly match

Born in Germany to an Albanian family, Mustafi eventually opted to represent his adopted nation at international level, though he could have played for Albania – something he has in common with Arsenal’s Swiss midfielder Xhaka.

The 24-year-old also brings some versatility to the side, and could also be an option at right-back if need be, though don’t expect him to make too many Hector Bellerin-esque darts forward.

A surprise selection by Germany manager Joachim Low for his 2014 World Cup squad, the 24-year old centre-half was only called up after injury ruled Marco Reus out of the tournament.

Done Deal: Ike Uche Joins Segunda Club, Gimnasti De Terragona

By Unknown 01:03:00 DONE DEALS, NEWS, TRANSFER

Forgotten Super Eagles forward, Ikechukwu Uche has joined Spanish Segunda Division side, Gimnastic De Tarragona on a one-year deal from Mexico’s club, Tigres UNANL.

Uche, who played in the colours of Malaga last season, was suplus to requirement with the Mexican club; and refused to return after his six-month loan spree expired with the La Liga club, hence he decided to pitch his tent with the Spanish lower division club.

The 2013 African Cup of Nations winner has featured for clubs like Racing Ferrol, Recreativo Huelva, Getafe, Real Zaragoza, Villarreal, among other clubs before making moving to Gimnasti.

Williams replaces John Stones at Everton

By Unknown 00:49:00 ASHLEY WILLIAM, DONE DEALS, EPL, EVERTON, NEWS, SWANSEA, TRANSFER

Everton have replaced John Stones with Ashley Williams after the Wales captain completed a £12m move to Goodison Park.

The Tofees lost Stones to Manchester City in a deal worth almost £50m, but have moved swiftly to tie up Williams from Swansea City.

“I’ve had eight great years at Swansea and, for me, the new challenge was something I felt I needed, so I’m delighted to have joined Everton,” Williams said, after signing a three-year contract.

“Everton is a great club with an unbelievable manager – a world legend in football – and I believe the club is going in the right direction. This is something I wanted to be a part of.

“I look forward to seeing what the manager’s plans are for me and the team. He’s been one of the greatest centre halves to ever play the game, so I look forward to learning from him and seeing what he can teach me.

“I really can’t wait to get out there at Goodison. I’ve always enjoyed playing on the Goodison pitch, so it will be nice to be an Everton player and experience what it’s all about when I’m part of the home team.”

Also speaking after completing the deal, Everton manager Ronald Koeman said: “We wanted to bring in a strong player in the central defence position, a player who knows the Premier League and Ashley fits the bill for us very well.”

Everton 'agree £12m fee with Swansea City to sign Ashley Williams

By Unknown 01:45:00 EVERTON, NEWS, SWANSEA, TRANSFER

Everton and Swansea City have reportedly agreed on a £12m fee for the transfer of defender Ashley Williams.

The Merseyside outfit have been in negotiations with their Premier League opponents in the last few weeks.

A £10m bid from Everton was reportedly knocked back last week, but it appears that Williams's switch to Goodison Park is edging closer to completion.

According to Sky Sports News, Ronald Koeman's club have upped their offer by £2m, and even though the Swans were keen to collect £15m, they have accepted the bid.

The Toffees are seemingly determined to add a defender to their ranks after selling John Stones to Manchester City for a reported £47.5m figure.

Williams has been playing for Swansea for the past eight years.

Mourinho will improve me – Pogba

By Unknown 01:06:00 JOSE MOURINHO, JUVENTUS, MANCHESTER UNITED, PAUL PORBA, TRANSFER

Manchester United’s £89m new signing Paul Pogba is already looking forward to working with the Reds head coach Jose Mourinho who believes the France international could be “the heart of the club” for the next decade.

Pogba returned to Old Trafford after four years away for a world-record £89m transfer from Juventus, having left United for the Ol Lady of Turin for £1.5m in 2012.

Pogba who has signed a five-year deal with the Jose Mourinho led side in an interview after completing the move revealed that conversations with national team colleague Raphael Varane and Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata – who was on loan at Juventus last season – left him in no doubt Mourinho is the right man to help his career flourish.

“First of all, I spoke with a lot of players when he was at Madrid. I spoke with (Alvaro) Morata, (Raphael) Varane – and they all told me that he is a coach for me, he will make me improve a lot, because he makes you work harder.

“I feel this. I spoke with him a few times and he gave me energy and positivity. So I was thinking: ‘why not?’ I’m sure he can make me improve and make me a better player and a better person.”

Before his departure in 2012, Pogba who helped the club’s U18 side to FA Youth Cup glory in 2011 made seven senior appearances during his first spell at United.

Mancehster United will pay the Italian champions 105m euros for Pogba, plus five million euros (£4.5m) in performance-related bonuses, and other costs, including five million euros if Pogba signs a new contract.

Arsene Wenger list out four things a player must have before he signs him

By Unknown 01:41:00 EPL, NEWS, TRANSFER, WENGER

After hitting eight goals past a hapless Viking FK on Friday night, Arsene Wenger revealed that the club was on ‘high alert’ – seeking players to sign before the transfer window closes.

“It’s not the prices, it’s the players,” Wenger told Arsenal’s official website.

“At the moment I’m focused on the players we have. Today we didn’t have Ramsey, [Granit] Xhaka, Alexis [Sanchez] – he will play on Sunday.

“We still have [Mesut] Ozil at home, and [Olivier] Giroud and [Laurent] Koscielny too.

“We also have young players who came on and did well. We do not have to panic but we are on alert in the transfer market so that we can make the right move when the opportunity comes up.”

He then added, “The money is never a problem if you have to pay what is requested.”

Arsenal fans, especially the Nigerian ones have been pleading with their ‘ijebu’ manager to splash the cash and fortify the team with quality players even though he has already spent £35million on Xhaka, whilst he also snagged 20-year-old Rob Holding from Bolton Wanderers for £2.5million but the fans are not satisfied.

“The price of a player is down to four ingredients. One is the talent, two his age, three is how much you expect him to improve your team, and four his resale value.

“If he ticks all four boxes then the price is not that important. You have to find the player.” Arsenal fans, there you have it – find a player that ticks all these four characteristics and Wenger will shell out!

German Bundesliga side SV Darmstadt 98 signs Obinna Nsofor

By Unknown 01:27:00 DONE DEALS, EAGLES ABROAD, NEWS, TRANSFER

Super Eagles winger, Victor Obinna Nsofor has joined German Bundesliga side SV Darmstadt 98, the club announced on its website on Friday.

Nsofor joined the club from German third division club, MSV Duisburg, after passing the medical checks before completing his working paper. Speaking after the signing of the 29-year-old Nigerian, Darmstadt 98 head coach, Norbert Meier expressed great optimism for signing the fleet footed forward.

“Victor is a very good football player who has experience already at big clubs we are pleased that he is now the path is in the premier league with us. Also, the players looked forward to the new challenge: “I am very happy that I get this chance now I hope that I can contribute with my performance mean that the team will be successful,” Meier noted.

Nsofor has played for several clubs in Europe which include, Chievo Verona, Inter Milan, Malaga, Lokomotiv Moscow among others; before joining the German Bundesliga club.

Sunderland sign Chelsea defender

By Unknown 16:13:00 CHELSEA, SUNDERLAND, TRANSFER

Sunderland AFC have completed the signing of Senegalese international centre-back Papy Djilobodji from Chelsea FC for £8million.

The 27-year-old, who can also play as a defensive midfielder, has put pen-to-paper on a 4-year contract at the Stadium of Light and becomes David Moyes’ first signing as Sunderland manager.

Djilobodji was on loan at Werder Bremen during the second half of last season, playing an integral part in helping the club to Bundesliga safety, including an 88th minute win on the final day to secure survival.

Having begun his career in Senegal with ASC Saloum, Djilobodji has played the majority of his football in France with Nantes, before heading to Stamford Bridge last summer.

He has been capped 13 times by Senegal and appeared at the 2015 African Cup of Nations.

Arsenal accepts £840,000 loan fee for Szczesny

By Unknown 14:40:00 ARSENAL, DONE DEALS, ROMA, TRANSFER

Poland international Wojciech Szczesny has returned to Serie A side Roma for a second consecutive loan deal after Arsenal accepted a £840,000 fee.

The 26-year-old had a successful loan spell at the Stadio Olimpico last season making 34 appearances in the domestic scene and eight in the UEFA Champions League.

Szczesny is still considered a part of the Gunners squad by manager Arsene Wenger but with Petr Cech as the undisputed first choice, the Polish goalkeeper needs to find game time.

According to the Daily Star, Roma will pay the goalkeeper £46,000-a-week wage while Arsenal get £840,000 as loan fee.

“I’m very happy,” Szczesny told Roma TV. “After a good season last year I had possibility of coming back and I was very happy that the coach wanted me. I’m delighted to be back and I hope that we can improve on what we did last season.”

Szczesny joined Arsenal’s academy in 2006 and made his senior debut three years later.