Wolfsburg Sign Draxler As De Bruyne Replacement
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Wolfsburg have officially confirmed the signing of German World Cup winner Julian Draxler from domestic rivals Schalke.
Although Wolfsburg kept the details of the transfer undisclosed, it is believed the DFB-Cup holders coughed up a fee in the region of £25m to secure the transfer.
The 21-year-old will be a direct replacement for the departed Kevin De Bruyne, who sealed his move to England with Manchester City earlier this week.
Draxler has expressed his delight at joining the Wolves and underlined his desire to play at the highest level and compete for titles at his new club.
“VfL Wolfsburg is a new challenge for me,” said the midfielder to his new club’s official website.
“I want to continue playing football at the very top level. VfL offers exceptional prospects and an extremely strong team.
“I am looking forward to the Champions League with VfL and I want to be playing for titles here in the coming years,” he added.
Wolfsburg coach Dieter Hecking has also been effusive in his praise for the German international, and also talked up his versatility and the experience he will bring into the side.
“Julian is a guy who can basically be used in all attacking positions and will make our game even more varied.
“He fits perfectly into our score of requirement and our style of play. In spite of his age, he also brings a good deal of experience to the team,” said Hecking.
Draxler has made over a hundred Bundesliga appearances in his career and scored 15 goals. He won the DFB-Cup with Schalke in 2011, and was part of the Germany team that won the World Cup last summer.
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Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal sanctions goalkeeper transfer
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal sanctions goalkeeper transfer - originally posted on Soccerlens.com
Manchester United have confirmed their goalkeeper Anders Lindegaard has completed a move to West Bromwich Albion on Monday.
” Best of luck to Anders Lindegaard, who has completed a move to West Brom. He played 29 times for #mufc,” United tweeted.
Best of luck to Anders Lindegaard, who has completed a move to West Brom. He played 29 times for #mufc. http://pic.twitter.com/wC6wAierZ7
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) August 31, 2015
Having featured 29 times, he has been the second choice keeper at the club. Impressive display from David de Gea over the years forced him to sit on the bench, playing second fiddle to the Spain international.
However, De Gea is also set for Old Trafford exit as he is close to completing a move to Real Madrid. The deal could see United get their keeper Keylor Navas move to England, who could replace the Spaniard as the new No 1. The situation will force Sergio Romero become the second choice keeper at United.
Lindegaard will join former United players Darren Fletcher, goalkeeper Ben Amos and defender Jonny Evans at the Hawthorns.
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Done Deal: Chelsea announce the transfer of French midfielder
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French midfielder Jeremie Boga has joined Stade Rennes of Ligue 1 on loan until the end of the season, Chelsea have confirmed on their official website.
The 18-year-old French midfielder is a key member of Chelsea’s Academy sides that lifted the UEFA Youth League and the FA Youth Cup last term.
He is a highly talented attacking midfielder, and the club want him to gain more exposure at this stage of his career, something Jose Mourinho cannot offer him at Chelsea at the moment.
According to Get France Football, there could be a buy-out option in this deal, but that it is very elevated.
Another exciting Chelsea youngster, Nathaniel Chalobah is close to joining Serie A side Napoli on a season long loan deal. The 20-year-old defensive midfielder / defender is expected to undergo a medical today.
Victor Moses is also expected to leave the club on loan as well. The 24-year-old has dropped down the pecking orders at the club and he will join West Ham on loan before the deadline day on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, Chelsea are close to signing Nantes defender Papy Djilobodji. The 26-year-old Senegal defender is expected to undergo a medical today.
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Louis van Gaal sanctions another transfer as player leaves Manchester United
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Manchester United have confirmed their striker Javier Hernandez have left Old Trafford and completed a move to Bayer Leverkusen.
He was signed by former Red Devils manager Sir Alex Ferguson in 2010. The 27-year-old came on from the bench and scored several goals for United during his time in England and has won several silverwares.
Louis van Gaal’s move to Old Trafford as David Moyes’ replacement last summer saw the striker join Real Madrid on a season-long loan deal. Since his return, he has failed to cement a place in the starting XI.
Javier Hernandez has completed a permanent move to Bayer Leverkusen. We wish him all the best for the future. #mufc http://pic.twitter.com/uGUMobMLzW
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) August 31, 2015
The Mexican international has joined the Bundesliga club and signed a three-year deal. A statement on United’s official website read, ” Javier Hernandez has completed his transfer from Manchester United to Bayer Leverkusen for an undisclosed fee. The Mexico international, who joined the Reds in 2010, has signed a three-year deal with the German club.”
The striker follows Belgium international Adnan Januzaj out of the club as the latter joined Borussia Dortmund on a season-long loan earlier today. This leaves the former Barcelona and Bayern Munich manager with Wayne Rooney as the first choice striker in the squad.
The England captain will be joined by Anthony Martial at United, who is expected to complete his move to United from AS Monaco.
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Liverpool confirm Spanish midfielder transfer
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Liverpool have confirmed their midfielder Sergi Canos has joined Brentford on-loan on Monday.
The Spanish midfielder will be with the Championship club until January. He joined the Merseyside club from Barcelona in the summer of 2013 and will be hoping a move to Brentford will help him get regular playing time.
A statement on the Reds’ official website read, “Liverpool midfielder Sergi Canos has agreed a loan move to Brentford, the club have today confirmed.”
Sergi Canos has joined Championship side Brentford on loan, the Reds can confirm http://t.co/4cOKzqDbWU #LFC http://pic.twitter.com/NfdbpROJXN
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) August 31, 2015
Brentford head coach Marinus Dijkhuizen has expressed his delight after managing to sign Canos on-loan. He remains confident the loan move will be good for the midfielder’s development.
“I am pleased we have been able to bring Sergi in to the Club. He is very good technically and is a quick attacking player. He gives us an extra option on the wings,” Dijkhuizen told the club’s official website.
“He is young and talented and we will be able to help his continued development by giving him a chance to train and play at Championship level.”
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Photo: Forward confirms Manchester United transfer
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Manchester United forward Adnan Januzaj has confirmed he has joined Borussia Dortmund on Monday.
” Pleased to sign for Dortmund ! Looking forward to new season,” Januzaj tweeted.
Pleased to sign for Dortmund 😁 ! Looking forward to new season 👍⚽️ http://pic.twitter.com/dhEOhz45i5
— Adnan Januzaj (@adnanjanuzaj) August 31, 2015
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Manager ready to allow Tottenham superstar to complete Manchester United move
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France national team manager Didier Deschamps has already allowed Anthony Martial to complete his move to Manchester United, and he is ready to let Tottenham Hotspur goal keeper Hugo Lloris go as well to complete his move.
Speaking to RTL (via GFFN) France boss Didier Deschamps had the following to say:
“I have seen Lloris’s name linked with Manchester. He is here but between today and tomorrow others could leave us temporarily.”
Lloris has been repeatedly linked with a move to Manchester United throughout the summer, and with David de Gea appears to be heading towards Real Madrid, there is a high chance that United could lodge a late bid for the French goal keeper.
According to reports from Spain, Real Madrid have agreed a preliminary contract with Manchester United over the signing of De Gea. The Red Devils are also ready to sell Victor Valdes to French club Marseille. Also, the club’s third choice goal keeper Anders Lindegaard is close to joining West Brom before the deadline day.
United will be looking to sign a new goal keeper, in fact, they must have a back up plan, as they’ve now agreed to sell De Gea. So, all things point to one direction – Hugo Lloris off to Manchester United?
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PHOTO: £36m Manchester United target arrives for medical
PHOTO: £36m Manchester United target arrives for medical - originally posted on Soccerlens.com
Manchester United signing Anthony Martial arrived at Carrington for his medical today. The player is set to complete a 80 million euro move to Old Trafford, from Monaco.
Martial arrives at Manchester United
Manchester United are finally close to signing a striker this summer, after agreeing to pay an astonishing €80m for Anthony Martial. The Premier League giants are set to pay €60m upfront, €15m in guaranteed incentives and the rest as performance related bonuses.
The player has been granted permission to travel to England now and will undergo his Manchester United medical later today.
Martial has been linked with a move away from Monaco previously, with the likes of Chelsea and Valencia interested. The young striker is now set to replace Javier Hernandez and Adnan Januzaj at Manchester United.
Martial was granted the permission to leave his national team in order to complete his Manchester United medical. After the move is official, Martial will be one of the most expensive players of his age.
Manchester United will now press ahead with their search for a keeper. Real Madrid have agreed a deal to sign David De Gea. Victor Valdes is also set to leave, the former Barcelona star is off to Marseille.
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PHOTO: Liverpool complete transfer, striker arrives for medical
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Liverpool striker Fabio Borini has arrived for his Sunderland medical after the clubs agreed a £7.75m fee for the Italian.
Here’s Fabio Borini today at the #SAFC training ground. The Italian is close to sealing a £7.75m transfer from #LFC http://pic.twitter.com/dHyhAmBA3Z
— Keith Downie (@SkySports_Keith) August 31, 2015
More to follow.
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