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TSN.ca Transfer Deadline Day Blog: Fernández joins Chelsea

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The European transfer window is closed after teams completed a flurry of moves to shore up rosters for the rest of the season. Recap all of the news and rumours with the TSN.ca Transfer Deadline Blog.


Chelsea completes deal for Fernández

Chelsea's last minute push to finalize their deal with Benfica for Enzo Fernández has paid off, according to Fabrizio Romano.  All of the documents have been signed with a new contract that is valid until June 2031.

The deal will see Chelsea pay £40m upfront.

Forest completes deal for Navas

Keylor Navas joins Nottingham Forest on loan from Paris Saint-Germain, according to Fabrizio Romano

Shelvey joins Nottingham Forest

Long-time Newcastle veteran Jonjo Shelvey has joined Nottingham Forrest, according to Fabrizio Romano.

The 30-year-old joined Newcastle on an initial five-and-a-half year deal in 2016 and has also played for Liverpool and Swansea City in the Premier League.

Doherty's move to Atletico is permanent

Matt Doherty's move to Atletico is not a loan as it turns out.

Tottenham Hotspur terminated the Ireland right-back's contract ahead of him joining Diego Simeone's side.

Why? Because Spurs already have the maximum eight players out on loan in the form of Tanguy Ndombele (Napoli), Harry Winks (Sampdoria), Djed Spence, Joe Rodon (both Rennes), Bryan Gil (Sevilla), Destiny Udogie (Udinese), Sergio Reguilon (Atleti) and Giovani Lo Celso (Villarreal).


Chelsea reaches agreement for Fernandez

Chelsea might actually get it done.

Fabrizio Romano reports the Blues and Benfica have agreed to a deal for Enzo Fernandez, but will now have to rush to get the deal finished ahead of the window's closing. 


PSG reaches loan deal for Ziyech

Hakim Ziyech appears primed for Paris.

The Athletic's David Ornstein reports Paris Saint-Germain has reached an agreement with Chelsea for Hakim Ziyech on loan.

 The deal for the Morocco winger is not yet signed, but it comes with a fee and no option to buy.


Palace inks Ahamada

Crystal Palace have signed Naouirou Ahmada from Stuttgart, the club announced on Tuesday.

The former France youth international joins the Eagles in a deal believed to be worth £7 million.

“Having already played in three different countries, Naouirou has shown an impressive ability to adapt to new challenges and deliver strong performances in a top league," Palace chairman Steve Parish said. "We feel that his profile, skillset and character make him an ideal fit for Crystal Palace and the demands that await for him in the Premier League.”

Born in Marseille, Ahmada spent three years at Juventus, but did not dress for the first team.


Watford rejects Sarr loan bid from Everton

Ismaila Sarr will not be helping Everton's fight to stave off relegation.

The Athletic's Adam Leventhal reports Watford has rejected a late loan proposal from the Toffees for the Senegal winger. 


Ukraine defender Zabarnyi joins Cherries

Bournemouth have announced the signing of Ukraine defender Illia Zabarnyi from Dynamo Kiev.

The deal is believed to be worth in the neighbourhood of £20 million.

“Despite only being 20, he has played at the highest level for club and country and has established himself as one of the most sought-after young defenders in the world," Cherries executive Neill Blake said in a statement. “We are very much looking forward to seeing him continue his development with us and know he will be a valued and important member of our squad.” 

Zabarnyi has been capped 24 times by the Ukraine senior side.


Sabitzer arrives for United medical

See that guy in the car there?

Well, you didn't because you can't, but in one of those cars is Austria midfielder Marcel Sabitzer who is arriving at Manchester United's Carrington training ground ahead of completing a loan move from Bayern.


Arsenal confirms Jorginho signing

Arsenal officially announced the signing of Jorginho from Chelsea.

The Italy midfielder will become the 31st player to play for both clubs and the first since Willian in 2020.

The 31-year-old Jorginho was out of contract at season's end. 


Hazard heads to PSV

Thorgan Hazard is on his way to the Eredivisie.

PSV announced the signing of the Belgium winger on loan for the remainder of the season from Borussia Dortmund.

Hazard, 29, was in his fourth season at BVB following a  €25.5 million move from Borussia Monchengladbach.

This season, Hazard had one goal in 21 appearances across all competitions.

Internationally, Hazard has been capped 47 times by the Red Devils and was a member of the Belgium team at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.


United in Auoar talks

Could Marcel Sabitzer have company upon his arrival at Old Trafford?

Jonathan Schrager reports Manchester United is in talks with Lyon about a loan deal for France midfielder Houssem Auoar, but cautions a deal is unlikely.

Aston Villa are also believed to be interested in the 24-year-old Auoar.


Khan confirms Lukic signing

Fulham's director of football operations Tony Khan has confirmed the arrival of Sasa Lukic from Torino.

"He's a talented and versatile midfielder whom we've followed closely for years," Khan tweeted. "He'll strengthen our team." 


Perez joins Betis on loan

Ayoze Perez is headed back to Spain.

The Santa Cruz-born midfielder as joined Real Betis on loan from Leicester City for the remainder of the season.

Perez, 29, was in his fourth season at the King Power following a £30 million transfer from Newcastle United.

He's made only 13 appearances this season across all competitions. 


Fulham's loan dilemma

David Ornstein reports that Fulham is still likely to sign Cedric Soares on loan from Arsenal, but there's a catch.

The Cottagers already have the maximum allowed two Premier League loans on the books in Brighton's Ireland defender Shane Duffy and Wales winger Dan James from Leeds.

In order to sign Cedric on loan, one of their existing loans must be converted to a permanent and it appears that the 31-year-old Duffy is the most likely candidate.


Araujo set for Barca

Barcelona has its sights set on Major League Soccer before the window closes.

Fabrizio Romano reports the team is close to adding Mexico right-back Julian Araujo from the LA Galaxy.

The 21-year-old has agreed to personal terms with the club. Born in California, Araujo represented the United States at the youth level and was capped once by the USMNT in 20220 before switching allegiances in 2021.

An MLS All-Star in 2021 and 2022, Araujo has made three appearances for El Tri.


Gallagher unlikely to leave

Jorginho might have headed for the Stamford Bridge exit door, but Conor Gallagher doesn't appear to be following him.

BBC Sport's Alex Howell reports the England midfielder is unlikely to head out on loan even if the Enzo Fernandez deal is completed.

The 22-year-old Gallagher has made 18 appearances for the Blues this season, scoring once. This is Gallagher's first season back at Chelsea after three seasons of loans at Charlton, Swansea City, West Brom and Crystal Palace. 


Cucurella learns Jorginho is gone

Apparently nobody tipped off Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella that Jorginho is headed to Arsenal.

Here's his reaction after learning from the people at GOAL. 


Lukic set for Fulham

Sasa Lukic is headed to London.

Gianluca Di Marzio reports the Serbia midfielder has signed for Fulham from Torino.

Lukic, 26, was in his seventh season with the Granata. He made 16 league appearances in 2022-2023, scoring twice. 


Spence joins Rennes on loan

England under-21 right-back Djed Spence has joined Rennes on loan from Tottenham Hotspur for the remainder of the season as the comings and goings at Spurs continue.

Spence signed for Spurs in the summer in a £20 million move from Middlesbrough, but has found playing time hard to come by under Antonio Conte. The 22-year-old London native has made just six appearances across all competitions this season.

Rennes currently sits fifth in the Ligue 1 table, six points behind Marseille for the final Champions League spot. 


Llorente joins Roma on loan

Leeds United confirmed the loan of Diego Llorente to Roma on Tuesday.

The 29-year-old Spain defender was in his third season at Elland Road following a summer 2020 move from Real Sociedad.

This season Llorente has only made eight league appearances for the team.


Sabitzer deal close

It appears Manchester United will get a Marcel Sabitzer loan done in time.

The Athletic's David Ornstein reports the player is set to fly in to England to get the deal done.

The urgency for the deal is not only related to Christian Eriksen being sidelined. Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay is also expected out of action for perhaps all of February. 


Forest hopeful on Navas deal

Nottingham Forest have not given up hope just yet of landing goalkeeper Keylor Navas on loan from Paris Saint-Germain.

The Athletic's Paul Taylor reports if a deal were to be completed, it will go right down to the wire.

The Costa Rica 'keeper, second choice to Gianluigi Donnarumma at the Ligue 1 leaders, is believed to be ready to fly to England for a medical. 


'Optimism' that Chelsea can complete Fernandez deal

Is Chelsea finally set to land Enzo Fernandez?

The Athletic's David Ornstein reports there is 'heightened optimism' in Portugal that Chelsea can complete a deal with Benfica for the Argentina midfielder.

Ornstein notes that the team has given the World Cup winner permission to go ahead with a medical to speed up a potential transfer.

Earlier in the week, there were reports that the Blues were ready to meet the 21-year-old Fernandez's £105 million release clause.


Ramsey joins Boro on loan

Middlesbrough is set to beef up its midfield as they look to maintain a Championship playoff spot.

The team has signed sign Aston Villa youngster Aaron Ramsey on loan for the remainder of the season.

Ramsey, 20, had been on loan at Norwich City, but the deal was terminated at the beginning of the month in order for the player to recuperate from a knee injury at the parent club.

Ramsey is the younger brother of Villa midfielder Jacob Ramsey.

Boro currently sits third in the table, 12 points back of Sheffield United for the final automatic promotion spot. They are three points clear of Luton Town in seventh, who have two games in hand.


Isco deal with Union collapses

Isco is not headed to Berlin after all.

Union sporting director Oliver Ruhnert says a deal for the former Spain midfielder has collapsed.

"We would have liked to have seen Isco with us, but we have our limits," Ruhnert said. :These were exceeded today, contrary to the previous agreement, so the transfer does not take place."

The longtime Real Madrid midfielder has been without a club since his deal with Sevilla was terminated at the end of December by mutual consent.

Isco, 30, won five Champions League titles during his nine seasons at the Bernabeu.


Maguire set to stay at Old Trafford

Harry Maguire does not appear to be the latest in a string of English players looking to rejuvenate their careers with moves to Italy.

Fabrizio Romano reports the Manchester United captain will not be joining Inter on loan.

Maguire, 29, has fallen down the pecking order at Old Trafford with Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez firmly entrenched as manager Erik ten Hag's first-choice pairing in central defence. When Argentina defender Martinez missed time after a late return from the World Cup, ten Hag turned to playing Luke Shaw out of position at centre-back ahead of Maguire. Despite this, ten Hag has made it clear he believes there is a future for the player at the club.

In recent years, the likes of Chris Smalling, Calgary-born England international Fikayo Tomori and Tammy Abraham have all moved to Serie A.


Sabitzer to United?

Manchester United's day began with the news that Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen will be out of action for upwards of three months with an ankle injury incurred during Saturday's 3-1 win over Reading in the FA Cup. Manager Erik ten Hag conceded that bringing in a new player before the deadline will be difficult, but Fabrizio Romano reports that there could be a solution in the form of Bayern Munich's Marcel Sabitzer.

The 28-year-old Austria midfielder is interested in the move and did not train with his teammates today. Sabitzer has made 15 league appearances this season, scoring once. It's unclear if the move would be a loan or permanent.


Souttar set for Leicester

Leicester City is set to reinforce its backline with Harry Souttar.

CBS Sports' Ben Jacobs reports the Australia defender will join the Foxes from Stoke City pending a medical.

The 6-foot-6 Souttar is from Aberdeen, but was eligible to represent the Socceroos through his mother. A product of the Dundee United academy, Souttar joined the Potters in 2016 and has been limited to just seven league matches this season after recovering from an ACL injury.

The 24-year-old Souttar started all of Australia's matches at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.


Jorginho crossing London

Jorginho is switching sides in the North London derby.

The Athletic's David Ornstein reports Arsenal has sealed a deal for the 31-year-old Italy midfielder from Chelsea, pending a medical.

The deal is worth a reported £12 million with the 31-year-old Jorginho signing a new deal through the end of next season that comes with a one-year option.

Signed from Napoli in a £50 million deal in the summer of 2018, Jorginho was a key component to the team's Europa League triumph in 2019 and Champions League victory in 2021.

Born in Brazil, Jorginho moved to Italy at 15 and has been capped 46 times by the Azzurri. Jorginho was a member of the Italy side that won Euro 2020.