Football Transfer Round Up For January 14th 2016

Done deals:

– Sunderland have completed a season-long loan move for Senegal international striker Dame N’Doye.

– Arsenal have completed the signing midfielder Mohamed Elneny from Basel.

– Ciro Immobile has completed his transfer to Torino, on loan with option to buy from Sevilla.

It’s official! @ElNennyM has joined @Arsenal https://t.co/EXB8o9Fbu6 #ElnenySigns pic.twitter.com/DWHoBL7DtB

— Arsenal (@Arsenal) January 14, 2016

Today’s reports and rumours:

– Leeds are in advanced talks with Everton over a potential deal for right-back Sam Byram, according to reports.

– According to reports,Swansea have joined Norwich in the race to sign Steven Naismith from Everton.

– Napoli midfielder Jonathan de Guzman is closing in on a return to Swansea City , according to Sky Sports sources.

– Liverpool have seen an offer to take Real Madrid’s attacking midfielder Martin Odegaard on loan until the end of the season turned down by the La Liga club, according to reports in Marca.

– Florian Thauvin could be set for a sensational return to Marseille on loan just five months after moving to Newcastle United, according to media reports in France.

– Manchester City youngster Patrick Roberts is a transfer window target for Bournemouth, according to reports.

– Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka says the club are “very close” to sealing the signing of Athletic Bilbao striker Enrique Sola.

– The agent of Paris Saint-Germain forward Ezequiel Lavezzi is reportedly in Milan to meet with Inter.

– Tony Pulis last night said striker Saido Berahino’s future at West Bromwich Albion is still unclear.

– Aston Villa are in talks to sign Bordeaux’s Lamine Sane on loan until the end of the season, according to Sky Sports sources.

– According to L’Équipe, Stade de Reims have made an enquiry for PSG third choice goalkeeper Nicolas Douchez.

– According to L’Équipe, Lille have reinitiated contacts for the possible transfer of Frenchman Yoan Gouffran from Newcastle.

– Fredy Guarin is reportedly considering an offer from Chinese club Jiangsu Suning with wages worth €6m-€7.5m.

– Gaston Ramirez’s agent confirmed “we’ll close the deal with Bologna next week,” as he leaves Southampton.

– Manchester United are set to sign 16-year-old Italian defender Luca Ercolani, who was spotted in Serie D.

– Hamburg defender Marcelo Diaz is on the verge of joining Celta Vigo.

– Christoph Kramer “doesn’t want to go to Napoli” declares the Bayer Leverkusen midfielder’s agent.

– Roma, Inter and Milan have made approaches for Martin Caceres but Juventus want to sell him to a foreign club, according to reports.

– FC Copenhagen has confirmed they have received a bid from Leicester City for Ghana international Daniel Amartey.

– Nolito has distanced himself from a potential return to Barcelona, saying he is happy at Celta Vigo.

– According to reports in France, Alaixys Ramao will turn down a lucrative offer from Saudi club Al-Ahli in order to stay at Marseille until the end of the season.

– Tottenham are reportedly keen on signing Mainz forward Yunus Malli.

– Manchester City are preparing a £19million bid for Borussia Dortmund midfielder Julian Weigl, according to Sky Sports.

– Bruno Peres is “flattered” by Bayern Munich, PSG and Real Madrid interest, but “I am focused on helping Torino.”

Football tit bits:

– Roma have announced that Luciano Spalletti has taken over as Coach after Rudi Garcia’s sacking.

– FIFA has banned Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid from registering new signings for the next two transfer windows as punishment for breaching its rules on the international transfer and registration of players aged under 18. Both clubs have announced they intend to appeal, with Real Madrid describing the decision as “absolutely unacceptable”.

– Espanyol supporters smuggled a pig’s head into the Estadio Cornellà-El Prat stadium to throw at Gerard Piqué during a fraught Copa del Rey derby with Barcelona on Wednesday night.

– Jurgen Klopp has defended Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet over the goals he conceded in Wednesday’s 3-3 Premier League draw with Arsenal, instead blaming a collective loss of concentration.

– Jorge Sampaoli has confirmed he no longer wants to be Chile coach, but the exit clause in his contract appears set to delay the matter.

Newfanzone Bookies Corner (Game week 9)

Finally the International break is over and football lovers can get back to enjoying the exciting club football that we love so much. Some key players have returned to their clubs with injuries, some with a low morale from their country’s poor performance or bad treatment from the coach during the series of fixtures. Some players have ended their goal droughts and some have travelled thousands of kilometres to represent their various countries which could result in fatigue. We have to be mindful of these factors as it could affect them and their teams either positively or negatively which will influence the outcome of the matches.

Paul Ayorinde’s (@El_pauleta) predictions:

English Premier League

Tottenham V Liverpool– Both teams to score(BTTS): Spurs sit 8th in the Premier League heading into their clash with Liverpool hoping to give Jurgen Klopp a debut to forget as Liverpool manager. I expect a tight match with both teams scoring a least goal at White Hart Lane.

Watford V Arsenal– Arsenal win with over 2.5 goals: Quique Sánchez Flores’ side host Arsenal on Saturday evening hoping to upset their more fancied opponent. Arsenal are in great form and brimming with confidence following their 3-0 win over Manchester United in Game Week 8. I expect Arsenal to get an easy win at Vicarage Road on Saturday.

Manchester City V Bournemouth- Man City wins: Manchester City come back from the international break with what i will term an “injury crises”. Sergio Aguero, David Silva and Yaya Toure are all doubtful for Saturday’s game against injury ravaged Bournemouth. The Cherries have lost their last two Premier League games on the road and away trips don’t get much tougher than The Etihad. I tip Manchester City to win at home on Saturday.

Spanish BBVA Liga

Real Madrid V Levante- Real Madrid win with Under 4.5 goals: Real Madrid will be looking to get back to winning ways after their 1-1 draw against Atletico Madrid in Game Week 7. Levante will be brimming with confidence after defeating table topping Villarreal in Game Week 7. I expect Real Madrid to get a low-scoring win at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu on Saturday afternoon.

Villarreal V Celta Vigo- Both teams to score(BTTS): it is the battle between first and second on the league table at the El Madrigal on Sunday. I expect the match to be an entertaining and tight match between two good sides. I tip both teams to score.

German Bundesliga

Werder Bremen V Bayern Munich– Bayern win with over 2.5 goals: Bayern Munich will be looking to continue their blistering form against Anthony Ujah’s Werder Bremen on Saturday. Bayern’s Mario Gotze is injured and Kingsley Coman is doubtful for the weekend game but I expect the Bavarians to be too strong for their opponent. I tip Bayern Munich to win convincingly at the Weserstadion.

Eintracht Frankfurt V Borussia Monchengladbach– Double chance on Monchengladbach: Borussia Monchengladbach will be hoping they can continue their recent progress in the Bundesliga against Frankfurt on Saturday. Monchengladbach have won their last three matches in the league and I expect them to get at least a draw away from home on Saturday evening.

French Ligue 1

Bastia V Paris Saint-Germain- PSG win: PSG will be looking to tighten their grip on first position as they travel to Stade Armand-Cesari-Furiani on Saturday. Paris Saint-Germain have won the last 3 ligue 1 at Bastia’s staduim, so i tip PSG to get a win on Saturday afternoon.

Italian Serie A

Inter V Juventus- Both teams to score(BTTS): it will be another installment of the Derby della Madonnina, as Inter Milan welcomes rivals Juventus to the San Siro on sunday. In the last six meetings between these sides, both teams have registered at least a goal against each other, so i don’t see that trend ending on Sunday. I expect both teams to score at Stadio Guiseppe Meazza on Sunday night.

Torino V AC Milan- Double chance on Torino: After a fantastic run Torino lost their second game of the season to new boys Carpi while AC Milan were humilated at home by Napoli. I expect Torino to bounce back from the defeat against Carpi and get at least a poiny at home on Saturday night.