Transfer Round Up For January 17th of 2016

Done deals:

– Hannover have completed the signing of Hugo Almeida from Anzhi Makhachkala.

– Southampton have completed the signing of Charlie Austin from QPR.

– Celta Vigo have completed the signing of Claudio Beauvue on a five-and-a-half year deal.

– Celtic sign Danish defender Erik Sviatchenko from FC Midtjylland on four-and-a-half year deal.

– OGC Nice have completed the signing of midfielder Remi Walter from AS Nancy.

Charlie Austin
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Today’s reports and rumours:

– According to reports, Arsenal are interested in Ukrainian winger Andriy Yarmolenko.

– QPR have enquired about the availability of Chelsea forward Patrick Bamford, according to reports.

– Manchester United attacker Andreas Periera has no plans to leave the club on loan, despite reports suggesting otherwise, according to Goal.

– Corinthians manager Tite has revealed that Pato’s future will be decided in “two or three days.”

Mario Balotelli
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– West Ham are considering a cut-price £10 million deal for Liverpool’s Mario Balotelli, who’s on loan at AC Milan.

– Ashley Cole is reportedly close to joining LA Galaxy.

– Chilean defender Gonzalo Jara has left Mainz, with the Bundesliga club confirming they have agreed to terminate the player’s contract.

– Newcastle’s France international Moussa Sissoko is a £12m January target for Serie A leaders Napoli, according to Sky Sports Italia.

– Italy striker Graziano Pelle is set to leave Southampton after the club signed Charlie Austin from QPR, according to reports.

– Norwich City have agreed a deal to sign Wolfsburg defender Timm Klose, according to reports.

– Totttenham could make an €8million move for Toulouse forward Ben Yeddar, according to reports in France.

– Liverpool are reportedly interested in Athletic Bilbao forward Inaki Williams.

Mathieu Debuchy
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– Arsenal defender Mathieu Debuchy has revealed that he will quit the club in January as he wants to play for France at Euro 2016.

– Swansea City have made a move to re-sign Joe Allen from Liverpool, according to reports.

– According to reports, Barcelona sent scouts to watch John Stones in Everton’s draw at Chelsea.

– Leicester are hopeful of sealing a deal for FC Copenhagen’s Daniel Amartey by the end of the week, according to the Press Association.

– Dinamo Zagreb have rejected an approach from Chelsea for 18-year old goalkeeper Adrian Semper.

– Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Granit Xhaka has been linked with Liverpool and the club’s sporting director Max Eberl admits that they would consider any major bids.

– Chelsea are reportedly interested in Crystal Palace defender Scott Dann.

– Watford are keen on QPR winger Matt Phillips, according to reports.

– Norwich manager Alex Neil remains hopeful of closing out a deal for Everton’s Steven Naismith this month.

– Chelsea are lining up a £20m swoop for Leicester City star Riyad Mahrez, according to reports.

– QPR have approached Everton about signing Bryan Oviedo on loan for the rest of the season,according to reports.

– Newcastle United are set for another raid of the Swansea squad with an eye on signing Bafetimbi Gomis, according to reports.

Louis Van Gaal

– Manchester United manager Louis Van Gaal has blocked a loan move for Victor Valdes to Newcastle, according to reports.

– Aston Villa boss Remi Garde revealed the club has not received any offers for Joleon Lescott.

– West Ham boss Slaven Bilic insisted that while he is planning to improve the squad next summer, he is unlikely to dip into the transfer market in this window.

– According to reports, West Brom are demanding £7m for Callum McManaman, 24, after QPR and Middlesbrough became the latest clubs to register an interest in the winger

– Watford are hoping to complete the £6.5million signing of Malaga’s 28-year-old winger Nordin Amrabat, according to reports.

– Swansea have reportedly rejected an approach from Sunderland for their 26-year-old Ghanaian forward Andre Ayew.

– Fiorentina have joined Inter and Napoli in the race for young Empoli defender Federico Barba, according to reports.

– According to reports, Turkish side Besiktas met with OGC Nice’s Hatem Ben Arfa this weekend to discuss a possible transfer.

Football tit bits:

– Swansea City have told Sky Sports News that they are close to appointing former Udinese boss Francesco Guidolin as head coach alongside Alan Curtis.

– Louis van Gaal believes Manchester United can win the Premier League after their late victory over Liverpool reignited an unlikely title push.

– Real Madrid director general Jose Angel Sanchez has claimed that FIFA is looking into Premier League clubs over breaches of the same regulations that saw Atletico and Real Madrid given transfer window bans last week.

– Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has broken the record for the most number of Premier League goals scored for one club, as he netted in the 1-0 win against Liverpool to overtake Arsenal legend Thierry Henry.

Cristiano Ronaldo
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– Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo says the team are happier playing under new coach Zinedine Zidane than they were under previous boss Rafa Benitez in the aftermath of Sunday’s 5-1 La Liga win over Sporting Gijon.

– Roberto Martínez criticised the standard of refereeing as Everton were denied a first league double over Chelsea in 37 years by John Terry’s equaliser in the eighth minute of added time, a goal allowed to stand despite the centre-half converting from an offside position.

– Max Allegri insists “Napoli are the Scudetto favourites for now” despite Juventus earning a 10th consecutive victory.

Newfanzone BPL Team Of The Week. Game Week 17

looks like the 4-3-3 attacking formation is fast becoming our thing here at the newfanzone.com because the lads have settled for it again this for our Newfanzone BPL team of the week,

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Barclays Premier League

Formation: 4-3-3

GoalKeeper: Costel Pantilimon (Sunderland)

The big Romanian goalkeeper was outstanding in the Tyne-Wear derby making two-world class saves from Sissoko and Perez respectively. He was one of the major reasons Sunderland defeated their fierce rivals.

Right back: Pablo Zabaleta (Manchester City)

Zabaleta’s performance against Crystal Palace was simply superb. His movement throughout the game was breath-taking,creating numerous chances and was a source of concern to Crystal Palace defence.

Left back: Ashley Young (Manchester United)

Ashley Young had a lovely game against his former club at the weekend. His darting runs and crosses was a problem for the Aston Villa defence throughout the game. He capped off his outstanding performance with a sublime cross which gave his team their only goal of the match.

Centre defender: Maya Yosida (Southampton)

The Japanese defender dealt with the threat of Romelu Lukaku and Steven Naismith with ease. His all-round performance against Everton was exceptional scoring his team third goal with a brave header.

Centre defender: John O’shea (Sunderland)

Sunderland Captain O’shea was at his best with a commanding display in defence.

Midfielder: Yaya Toure (Manchester City)

Toure stepped up his game in absence of his team strikers. He was a constant source of invention in the midfield against a resolute Crystal Palace side. He capped off his outstanding display with an absolute belter to score his team’s third goal.

Midfielder: Sebastian Larsson (Sunderland)

Larsson gave an hard-working and effective performance in Tyne-Wear derby. He was at the heart of everything that was good in the midfield.

Attacking midfielder: David Silva (Manchester City)

Silva gave a man of the match display against Crystal Palace scoring two lovely goals.

Forward: Stewart Downing (West Ham United)

Downing is playing the best football of his career this season creating 52 goal scoring chances this season more than any other player in the league. He scored a lovely goal this weekend to secure all three points for the Hammers.

Forward: Erik Lamela (Tottenham)

Lamela had an outstanding game against Burnley scoring a lovely goal.

Forward: Charlie Austin (Queens Park Rangers)

Austin is a prolific goal scorer and he showed why he is the man that can save QPR’s season with a well deserved hat-trick against West Bromwich Albion at the weekend.

Newfanzone BPL Team Of The Week. Game Week 13

Its back to the classic 4-4-2 for the lads at newfanzone.com, as we select this week’s Barclays Premier League team of the week (Week 13). 

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Formation: 4-4-2

Goal Keeper: Costel Pantilimon (Sunderland)

The Sunderland goal keeper was at his best and helped his team shut out Chelsea for the first time this season.

Right Back: Glen Johnson (Liverpool)

The Englishman’s goal was an act of bravery and determination to secure three points for his team putting his head where boots were flying, but he did so at some considerable cost to himself.

Left Back: Gael Clichy (Manchester City)

Clichy had a superb performance at St. Mary’s stadium and he capped it off with an exquisite goal.

Centre Defender: Chris Smalling ( Manchester United)

Smalling had a commanding performance against Hull City at the weekend and thanks to Goal-line technology his shot was adjudged to have crossed the line.

Centre Defender: Vincent Kompany (Manchester City)

The Belgian Defender was at his best co-coordinating his defence to thwart the threat of high-flying Southampton.

Midfielder: Leroy Fer (Queens Park Rangers)

Leroy Fer’s contribution throughout the match was exceptional,his darting run into Leicester City defence was a joy to watch all through the game and he scored a lovely goal to cap off a good-day’s job.

Newfanzone BPL Team Of The Week. Game Week 13

Midfielder: Yaya Toure (Manchester City)

Toure stamped his authority on the game at St.Mary’s stadium with a powerful performance and a fantastic goal.

Right Midfielder: Raheem Sterling (Liverpool)

Sterling was impressive throughout the match,asking questions of the Stoke city defence with his darting and attacking runs.

Left Midfielder: Santi Cazorla (Arsenal)

Cazorla had an excellent all-round performance. His role in Arsenal’s winner as a jinking run down the left was followed with a lovely cross for Danny Welbeck.

Forward: Robin van Persie ( Manchester United)

The Dutch Striker has been criticized in the past few weeks but his overall performance against Hull City was fantastic. He scored a world-class goal and assisted Wayne Rooney’s goal.

Forward: Charlie Austin ( Queens Park Rangers)

Austin has been the shinning-light for QPR and he secured all three points for his team with a sublime finish.

Newfanzone BPL Team Of The Week. Game Week 11

The Lads at the Newfanzone have collectively selected this week’s Barclays Premier League team of the week (Week 11). 

We have chosen to line up in a 4-3-3 attacking formation and this are the stand out players for us.

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Formation: 4-3-3

Goal Keeper: Brad Guzan (Aston Villa)

The American Goal keeper had an excellent performance and was the major reason Aston Villa kept a clean sheet against West Ham

Right back: Daryl Janmaat (Newcastle)

The Netherlands international produced an excellent performance against West Brom, setting up both goals for Newcastle.

Left Back: Leighton Baines (Everton)

Baines produced a fantastic performance against Sunderland and scored his team’s equalizer.

Centre defender: Ron Vlaar (Aston Villa)

The Villa Captain was at his best against West Ham and was key to his team keeping a clean sheet at Upton park.

Centre Defender: Fabricio Coloccini (Newcastle)

Since Coloccini got back into the Newcatle team,their performances has improved. The Argentine’s organisational skills at the back against West Brom was immense

Midfielder: Gylfi Sigurdsson (Swansea)

Sigurdsson had a nice game against Arsenal and capped it off with a top-class free kick to score Swansea City’s first goal

Midfielder: Emre Can (Liverpool)

The young German midfielder had a good game against Chelsea and scored a lovely goal in the early minutes of the match

Midfielder: Jefferson Montero (Swansea)

The Ecuadorian winger was a torn in the flesh of Calum Chambers all evening and eventually made an assist for Bafetembi Gomis to score Swansea City’s winning goal against Arsenal

Forward: Charlie Austin (QPR)

The Queen Park Rangers’ striker has been in blistering form of late and scored two lovely goals against Premier League Champions on Saturday.

Forward: Shane Long (Southampton)

Long was a second half substitute against Leicester City and still had enough time to score two well-taken goals to give Ronald Koeman’s team victory.

Forward: Sergio Aguero (Man City)

The Argentine Striker continued his goal-scoring form against QPR. He scored two lovely goals to ensure his team got a point at Loftus Road.

Newfanzone BPL Team OF the Week (week 11)