Eva Carneiro and Jose Mourinho settle sex discrimination case “on confidential terms” as Chelsea apologise “unreservedly” Chelsea have apologized “unreservedly” to former team doctor Eva Carneiro after her case for constructive dismissal was settled privately on Wednesday. The settlement,the terms of which will remain private was announced in front of the watching Jose Mourinho, as […]
Done deals:
– Liverpool have completed the signing of midfielder Marko Grujic from Red Star Belgrade.
– Lazio have announced the signing of Serbian defender Milan Bisevac.
– Stuttgart have confirmed the signing of Kevin Grosskreutz from Galatasaray.
– Arsenal midfielder Gedion Zelalem has extended his loan with Rangers until the end of the season.
– Schalke have confirmed the signing of Younes Belhanda from Dynamo Kiev on a loan until the end of the season.
Today’s reports and rumours:
– Arsenal defender Mathieu Debuchy has entered into negotiations with Roma over a January transfer to Serie A, according to reports.
– Jurgen Klopp is talking to former club Dortmund about centre defender Neven Subotic, according to reports.
– Nicklas Bendtner has told Bild he is “unhappy” at Wolfsburg amid suggestions he is looking for a return to England.
– Juventus are ready to rival Leicester City for young Sampdoria defender Pedro Pereira, according to reports.
– Cristiano Ronaldo is still expected to leave Real Madrid in the summer despite Zinedine Zidane coming in to replace Rafa Benitez, according to reports in England.
– Liverpool have reportedly asked after Inter centre-back Andrea Ranocchia after he rejected Norwich City.
– Hannover are interested in former Borussia Dortmund striker Lucas Barrios, according to reports in Germany.
– Bayern Munich winger Douglas Costa says he has no intention of leaving when “genius” coach Pep Guardiola leaves at the end of the season.
– According to reports in Germany, Dutch striker Bas Dost is considering leaving Wolfsburg as he is frustrated by his lack of playing time.
– Schalke sporting executive Horst Heldt has said there has been “no offer” for reported Manchester City target Leroy Sane.
– Arsenal officials have flown to Switzerland to tie up the move for Basel midfielder Mohamed Elneny, according to ESPN Soccernet sources.
– Former West Ham midfielder Morgan Amalfitano is close to sealing a move to Lille, according to reports in France.
– Juventus general manager Beppe Marotta says that he doubts Borussia Dortmund would consider selling llkay Gundogan
– According to L’Equipe, Lyon forward Alexandre Lacazette is not interested in a move to Newcastle, who are willing to offer more than €25 million for the French striker.
– According to reports in England, Felipe Anderson’s agent was in England yesterday to meet officials from Manchester United. No official bid made yet.
– Roma sporting director Walter Sabbatini wants to hold talks with Arsenal in the next few days to try to extend Wojciech Szczesny’s loan deal for another season, according to Sky Sports Italia.
– Liverpool are tracking Lorient left-back Raphael Guerriero, according to reports in France.
– Everton are planning to send Darron Gibson and Aiden McGeady out on loan this month, according to reports
– Sampdoria President Massimo Ferrero insists anyone who wants Roberto Soriano must pay his release clause.
– Slaven Bilic says he is “99 per cent” certain West Ham will not be making any signings during the January transfer window because he is happy with his squad.
– Bournemouth have made a loan bid for AC Milan forward Stephan El Shaarawy, according to Sky Sports Italia.
– Everton are close to finalising the signing of Shani Tarashaj from Grasshoppers for a fee of around £3million, according to Sky Sports sources.
– Manchester United have asked Borussia Dortmund to cancel Adnan Januzaj loan owing to lack of playing time, according to reports.
– Malaga midfielder Fernando Tissone is a target for Lazio and Bologna, according to the player’s agent.
– Napoli are reportedly lining up a deal for Bologna midfielder Amadou Diawara, according to reports.
– Juventus representatives have been in England to watch Manchester United’s Ander Herrera, according to reports.
– Aston Villa have made an offer for transfer-listed Lyon attacker Claudio Beauvue, according to reports.
– According to reports, Crystal Palace are the latest club to have shown an interest in Southampton defender Steven Caulker, with Bournemouth also monitoring his situation.
Football tit bits:
– According to L’Équipe, who cite Canadian sources, Ivorian footballer Didier Drogba has informed MLS side Impact Montreal’s president of his decision to retire from professional football. Drogba will join Guus Hiddink’s coaching staff at Chelsea imminently after reaching an agreement with Roman Abramovich.
– Real Madrid’s decision to appoint Zinedine Zidane as they new manager has been labelled “demented” by
former Bayern Munich boss Ottmar Hitzfeld.
– The former Chelsea team doctor Eva Carneiro will continue her legal battle against the club after failing to reach a
settlement at the first hearing in her constructive dismissal case.
– Samuel Eto’o has ended his short-term stint as interim player-manager at Antalyaspor and has been replaced by ex-Chelsea assistant boss Jose Morais. The 34-year-old Cameroonian striker will stay at Antalyaspor and continue as a player.
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Done deals:
– Galatasaray have announced the signing of Ryan Donk from Kasimpasa.
– Cologne sign left-back Filip Mladenovic from Belarussian side BATE Borisov on a three-and-a-half year deal.
– Carpi have signed Fabio Daprela on a free transfer.
– Kenwyne Jones has completed a loan move to Abu Dhabi side Al Jazira until the end of the season.
– Blackburn Rovers have completed the signing of Elliott Bennett from Norwich on a two-and-a-half year deal for an undisclosed fee.
Today’s reports and rumours:
– Togolese striker Emmanuel Adebayor is weighing up offers from Watford and Crystal Palace, according to reports.
– Palermo’s president has confirmed that Bryan Cristante is set to join the club from Benfica.
– Marco Verratti has agreed a deal to stay at Paris Saint-Germain until “at least 2020,” according to his agent.
– lnter Milan manager Roberto Mancini has said he wants to keep hold of Marcelo Brozovic in the winter transfer window despite reports that Arsenal are ready to table a bid.
– Chelsea and Tottenham are both interested in signing Zenit St Petersburg midfielder Axel Witsel, according to reports in England.
– Everton manager Roberto Martinez insists he would not welcome bids for Kevin Mirallas during the January transfer window.
– Brighton have asked Arsenal about the possibility of signing winger Serge Gnabry on loan for the second half of the season, according to ESPN soccernet sources.
– Newcastle United and Crystal Palace are weighing up moves for unsettled Swansea City midfielder Jonjo Shelvey, according to reports.
– Watford are targeting Fiorentina midfielder Mario Suarez, according to reports.
– Inter Milan goalkeeper Samir Handanovic has extended his contract until 2019.
– Schalke have ruled out selling reported Manchester City target Leroy Sane during the January transfer window.
– Juventus have a good squad and do not need to delve into the transfer market, coach Massimiliano Allegri said on Tuesday.
– Aston Villa’s Joe Cole is on the verge of making a permanent move to Coventry, according to reports.
– According to reports in Brazil, AC Milan are close to securing Atletico Mineiro defender Jemerson for €10.5million.
– Crystal Palace have joined the race to sign Fulham’s Moussa Dembele,according to reports.
– According to reports, Swansea are keeping tabs on Napoli forward Manolo Gabbiadini as Alan Curtis looks to add to his forward line before the close of the window.
– Loic Remy is being ‘blocked’ from making a move away from Chelsea this month, according to reports.
– Basel have confirmed on their website that Arsenal target Mohamed Elneny has missed training and that a transfer could be completed “in the coming days”.
– West Brom and Watford are interested in signing Andros Townsend from Tottenham, according to Sky Sports sources.
– Norwich City negotiations with Inter has progressed, but Andrea Ranocchia has turned down the £7million move, according to reports in Italy.
– Atalanta have reportedly sealed a deal with Dutch side Heracles for attacking winger Oussama Tannane.
– According to L’Équipe, Milan Bisevac has completed his Lazio medical, as a transfer from Lyon gets closer.
– Kevin Grosskreutz is on the brink of sealing a move to Stuttgart from Galatasaray, according to reports.
– According to L’Équipe, Saint Étienne are interested in Belgian left winger Yassine El Ghanassy.
– According to reports, Manchester United are ready to make a summer offer of more than £75m for Real Madrid forward
Gareth Bale, after the Spanish club sacked manager Rafael Benitez on Monday.
– Arsenal are considering making a bid for Watford striker Troy Deeney, according to reports.
– West Ham are reportedly willing to sell striker Andy Carroll for £18million, with Sunderland and Newcastle interested in the 26 year old.
– Bournemouth want to sign Chelsea striker Patrick Bamford, according to reports.
– Marseille striker Michy Batshuayi is closing in on signing a contract extension at the club until 2020.
– Birmingham are interested in Sunderland’s Will Buckley, according to reports.
– Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri has said that forward Simone Zaza isn’t going anywhere in the current window, despite being linked with a loan move to the Premier League.
Football tit bits:
– Former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho’s representatives are said to be getting “frustrated” with the lack of movement regarding the Manchester United job, according to ESPN Soccernet sources.
– Rafael Benítez has expressed his gratitude for having the opportunity to manage Real Madrid and wished his successor, Zinedine Zidane and his staff well.
– FIFA Ethics Committee recommends 9 year ban for suspended FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke for alleged corruption
– QPR have appointed their former manager Chris Ramsey as technical director.
– Eva Carneiro’s case for constructive dismissal against Chelsea will have its first tribunal hearing on Wednesday.
– Pep Guardiola says he did not extend contract at Bayern Munich because he wants to manage in the Premier League.
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