Coral presents summer transfer window updates LIVE
A frenzy of transfer activity is underway this summer, so Coral bring customers an easy go-to list of all the big-name exits and arrivals that have taken place so far in this exciting and consuming window.
Friday, July 31st
Baggies bag Lambert (17:30)
Rickie Lambert has joined West Bromwich Albion on a two-year deal from Liverpool for a reported £3m. He’s their third summer signing.
NEW SIGNING: We are delighted to announce the arrival of Rickie Lambert from Liverpool http://t.co/x5Q3ahsFJa pic.twitter.com/3BPywKxhpQ
— West Bromwich Albion (@WBAFCofficial) July 31, 2015
Jack Stephens joins Boro on loan after extending with Southampton (17:01)
Southampton have tied young defender Stephens to a new four-year deal, before shipping the 21-year-old off on a season-long loan to Championship club Middlesbrough.
BREAKING: @jackstephens_18 has extended his #SaintsFC contract until 2019 and joined @Boro on a season-long loan. pic.twitter.com/AjfS7o0gIS
— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) July 31, 2015
Villa grab the headlines again with Gestede signing (16:01)
Villa are at it again! In a busy day for the Birmingham-based club, striker Rudy Gestede is the latest signing, arriving from Blackburn Rovers on a five-year contract.
TRANSFER NEWS: Rudy Gestede joins Villa. Full story: http://t.co/aWzFrWaMQT #AVFC #WelcomeRudy pic.twitter.com/zXxjbuBzYp
— Aston Villa FC (@AVFCOfficial) July 31, 2015
Aston Villa make Jordan Veretout signing (15:17)
The Villans have made their capture of Veretout official, snaring the French midfielder on a five-year deal.
NEW RECRUIT: Jordan Veretout becomes a Villan. #AVFC #WelcomeJordan https://t.co/xMDn0STX4Z
— Aston Villa FC (@AVFCOfficial) July 31, 2015
Aubameyang inks new Dortmund deal (14:40)
Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund have fended off interest in attacker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, as the forward extended his stay at the Westenfalenstadion for another five years.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang extends BVB contract until 2020 #Auba2020 http://t.co/9MvbQMlIo8 pic.twitter.com/2S2lkxVeYO
— Borussia Dortmund (@BVB) July 31, 2015
QPR capture James Perch (12:17)
Relegated club QPR have completed the signing of Wigan Athletic defender and skipper James perch on a three-year contract.
BREAKING: #QPR have completed the signing of James Perch from @LaticsOfficial http://t.co/KcQ2YXHuEu #PerchSigns pic.twitter.com/KJyS31l12l
— QPR FC (@QPRFC) July 31, 2015
Great news for Arsenal as Walcott and Cazorla sign new deals (12:04)
Star attackers Cazorla and Walcott increase their stay at the Emirates, with the latter signing a new four-deal contract.
Congratulations to @19SCazorla and @theowalcott on their new @Arsenal contracts! Full story: http://t.co/gJGvjapVm1 pic.twitter.com/D194n25esu
— Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) July 31, 2015
Upson inks MK Dons deal (09:31)
Defender Matt Upson has joined Championship club MK Dons on a Bosman, penning a one-year deal.
PHOTO: Warm welcome to former England international Matt Upson, who joins on a one-year deal. http://t.co/N4tAWlt3qQ pic.twitter.com/nhMM9tOtjG
— MK Dons FC (@MKDonsFC) July 30, 2015
Thursday, July 30th
Newcastle United nab Chancel Mbemba (15:30)
The Magpies have secured the capture of defender Mbemba from Anderlecht for a fee of around £8.5m.
IT'S OFFICIAL: #NUFC announce the signing of Chancel Mbemba! http://t.co/iDkcawZlBb #MagpieMbemba pic.twitter.com/HtOpwa7AcD
— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) July 30, 2015
Besiktas grab Gomez (15:16)
Turkish giants Besiktas have signed Fiorentina forward Mario Gomez on a season-loan, with an option to buy the marksman permanently.
Mario Gomez: ‘Beşiktaş’ta başarılı olacağıma inanıyorum’ #Beşiktaş #football #MarioGomez http://t.co/2EhenGxDnZ pic.twitter.com/M1LHCy14eC
— Beşiktaş JK (@Besiktas) July 30, 2015
Wednesday, July 29th
Norwich buy Brady from Hull (14:15)
There’s a recurring theme today with relegated Premier League players getting another chance, and it continues as Norwich City have signed Republic of Ireland left-sided player Robbie Brady from Hull City on a three-year deal.
BREAKING | #ncfc are delighted to complete the signing of Robbie Brady! Full story: http://t.co/S8SzhMbDdF pic.twitter.com/7qCmvXmxjH
— Norwich City FC (@NorwichCityFC) July 29, 2015
Koeman captures Caulker on season-long loan (14:05)
Southampton have let one player go (see below), but also brought in a name! QPR centre back Steven Caulker has joined St Mary’s on loan for the season.
CONFIRMED: #SaintsFC sign defender Steven Caulker on a season-long loan deal from @QPRFC.
https://t.co/GUBnuBiKmu
— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) July 29, 2015
Saints striker Gallagher goes on loan to Dons (12:15)
Southampton forward Sam Gallagher has joined Championship newcomers MK Dons on a season-long loan.
CONFIRMED: #SaintsFC youngster @SamGallagher40 has joined Championship side @MKDonsFC on a season-long loan. pic.twitter.com/RTqnUWmOiB
— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) July 29, 2015
Diaby makes France return with Marseille (10:35)
Confirmation that ex-Arsenal midfielder Abou Diaby has rejected West Bromwich Albion’s offer of a pay-as-you-play deal and signed for Ligue 1 outfit Marseille in his homeland.
Bienvenue à l'OM Abou Diaby #MercatOM
→ http://t.co/SO80YmhHe8
#TeamOM pic.twitter.com/rcnorbpzbt
— Olympique Marseille (@OM_Officiel) July 29, 2015
West Brom buy Chester from Hull (10:30)
Former Manchester United defender James Chester links up with former Old Trafford teammate Darren Fletcher at The Hawthorns after moving from relegated Hull City for a reported £8m on a four-year contract.
NEW SIGNING: We are delighted to announce the arrival of James Chester from Hull City on a four-year deal #wba pic.twitter.com/JirUWfu7LI
— West Bromwich Albion (@WBAFCofficial) July 29, 2015
Tuesday, July 28th
Arturo Vidal finally arrives at Allianz Arena (14:41)
Bayern Munich have completed the signing of Chile international Vidal from Italian giants Juventus. The midfielder has joined on a four-year deal.
.@kingarturo23 hat beim #FCBayern einen Vertrag bis 2019 unterschrieben. Mehr: http://t.co/2YgbUJq731 #ServusArturo pic.twitter.com/mhxK6cig4l
— FC Bayern München (@FCBayern) July 28, 2015
Filipe Luis returns to Atletico Madrid (13:38)
Chelsea left back Luis has returned to former club Atleti following just one season with the Premier League champions.
¡OFICIAL! Acuerdo con el @ChelseaFC para el traspaso de @filipeluis: http://t.co/qqKdIdIb7y #BienvenidoFilipe pic.twitter.com/75fns6ar8z
— Atlético de Madrid (@Atleti) July 28, 2015
Clarets capture Toffees youngster Chris Long (11:35)
Burnley have bolstered their attacking options with the signing of Everton’s Irish forward Chris Long on a three-year contract.
Read the details of Chris Long’s move to Turf Moor on a three-year-deal here: http://t.co/ySh2KetRnj #WelcomeChris pic.twitter.com/dyuwKQJcMG
— Burnley FC (@BurnleyOfficial) July 28, 2015
Charlton sign Sporting Lisbon defensive star Naby Sarr (09:45)
Championship club Charlton Athletic have landed former France Under-21 international Naby Sarr on a five-year contract from Portuguese giants Sporting Lisbon.
DONE DEAL | Charlton snap up highly-rated centre-back Naby Sarr from @Sporting_CP http://t.co/Yij5GZtTVj #cafc pic.twitter.com/khfjIlOEyn
— Charlton Athletic FC (@CAFCofficial) July 28, 2015
Monday, July 27th
Double signing for Tigers (21:05)
Relegated Hull City have finally brought some new faces to the KC Stadium in former Newcastle United full back Ryan Taylor (for free on a one-year deal) and Chesterfield’s versatile forward Sam Clucas for £1.3m, handing him a three-year contract on Humberside.
SIGNINGS: We are delighted to confirm the signings of Ryan Taylor and Sam Clucas #WelcomeToHull pic.twitter.com/bvKi0xT0LM
— Hull City (@HullCity) July 27, 2015
Afellay allies himself with Stoke (18:05)
Former Barcelona winger Ibrahim Afellay has joined Stoke City on a free transfer with the Potters handing him a two-year contract.
#SCFC are delighted to announce the signing of Dutch international winger Ibrahim Afellay
— Stoke City FC (@stokecity) July 27, 2015
Afellay has signed a two-year #SCFC contract and has flown to Evian to link-up with his new teammates
— Stoke City FC (@stokecity) July 27, 2015
Preston capture Cunningham from Bristol City (16:30)
Irish left back Greg Cunningham has switched from one club promoted into the Championship to another after leaving League One champions Bristol City for third-tier play-off winners Preston North End.
BREAKING: Preston North End are delighted to announce the signing of Greg Cunningham on a two year contract. Details to follow.
— pnefc (@pnefc) July 27, 2015
New York Red Bulls reunite the Wright-Phillips’ (15:07)
Winger Shaun Wright-Phillips has joined brother Bradley by heading to the MLS to sign for New York Red Bulls.
SIGNED: New York Red Bulls sign winger @swp29.
http://t.co/xujjN1VdMM #RBNY #WelcomeSWP pic.twitter.com/GHz6gwJN5H
— New York Red Bulls (@NewYorkRedBulls) July 27, 2015
Aston Villa finally nab Ayew (14:57)
Villa have confirmed that Ghana forward Jordan Ayew, brother of new Swansea City signing Andre, has completed his move to the club, inking a five-year contract.
NEW RECRUIT: The full story as Jordan Ayew joins Villa. Read it here: http://t.co/GBbB7tonhn #AVFC #WelcomeJordan pic.twitter.com/os3wVYLIiD
— Aston Villa FC (@AVFCOfficial) July 27, 2015
Watford wrap up Steven Berghuis signing (14:39)
Premier League newcomers Watford have landed AZ Alkmaar winger Berghuis for a reported fee of around £4.6m, as the Dutchman joins on a four-year deal to become the Hornet’s 10th summer signing.
OFFICIAL: #watfordfc is delighted to announce the signing of Steven Berghuis from AZ Alkmaar on a 4-year deal pic.twitter.com/UsKUojfekZ
— Watford FC (@WatfordFC) July 27, 2015
Middlesbrough take Fabbrini on season-long loan (14:19)
Championship club Boro have completed a loan deal for Watford midfielder Diego Fabbrini, who will join Aitor Karanka and co for the upcoming campaign.
OFFICIAL: Diego Fabbrini has completed a season-long loan move from #watfordfc to Middlesbrough. pic.twitter.com/VcfPFIJEro
— Watford FC (@WatfordFC) July 27, 2015
Man Utd snap up free agent Romero (08:00)
We start the week off with Manchester United landing Argentina number one Sergio Romero on a Bosman from Sampdoria. He’s signed a three-year deal at Old Trafford.
BREAKING: We're pleased to announce Argentina goalkeeper Sergio Romero has signed on a three-year deal #WelcomeRomero pic.twitter.com/rnFiZXvoxH
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) July 27, 2015
Saturday, July 25th
Leicester loan Hamer to Nottingham Forest (14:40)
Premier League survivors Leicester City have leased keeper Ben Hamer to Championship side Nottingham Forest for the upcoming campaign.
#NFFC have secured the services of Leicester City goalkeeper Ben Hamer. http://t.co/ZXGgd3VS4F pic.twitter.com/W3lsnJq4Qo
— Nottingham Forest FC (@Official_NFFC) July 25, 2015
Garbutt goes on loan to Craven Cottage (09:05)
Everton defender Luke Garbutt has joined Fulham on a season-long loan.
CONFIRMED: @luke_garbutt will spend the 2015/15 season on loan at @SkyBetChamp side @FulhamFC http://t.co/wgWGzJRQR4 pic.twitter.com/N2Tee5eoZP
— Everton (@Everton) July 25, 2015
Thursday, July 23rd
Palace pounce for McCarthy (17:03)
Crystal Palace have nabbed keeper Alex McCarthy from QPR on a four-year deal for an undisclosed fee, thought to be in the region of £3.5m, which is the stopper’s reported release clause.
SIGNING: #CPFC have completed the signing of @Alex_Macca23 from @QPRFC for an undisclosed fee. pic.twitter.com/NedwUZMxuB
— Crystal Palace FC (@CPFC) July 23, 2015
Bayern bag Arturo Vidal (08:48)
German giants Bayern Munich have agreed a deal with Juventus to bring midfielder Arturo Vidal to the Allianz Arena, with reports stating the Chile international will pen a five-year deal and cost the Bundesliga champions around €36m.
Wednesday, July 22nd
Watford sign another! (16:15)
The newly-promoted Premier League outfit have announced their second signing of the day, this time former Real Madrid youth midfielder Jose Manuel Jurado from Spartak Moscow on a three-year deal.
OFFICIAL: José Manuel Jurado has joined #watfordfc on a three-year deal from Spartak Moscow http://t.co/T6i949fp4r pic.twitter.com/ZKdBFp0Mwo
— Watford FC (@WatfordFC) July 22, 2015
Hammers snap up Manuel Lanzini on loan (13:30)
Young diminutive Argentine attacker Lanzini has joined the Hammers for a season-long loan, with an option to sign him permanently, from UAE club Al Jazira.
STORY: We are delighted to confirm the loan arrival of Manuel Lanzini. More at http://t.co/Y1ngGy1KDe #WelcomeManuel pic.twitter.com/yW4jfuyjlx
— West Ham United FC (@whufc_official) July 22, 2015
Watford bring in Miguel Britos from Napoli (13:00)
The Hornets have further bolstered their defence by bringing in centre back Britos on a three-year deal. The uncapped Uruguayan won two Coppa Italia and one Supercoppa Italiana during his time in the south of Italy.
OFFICIAL: Uruguayan defender Miguel Britos has signed for #watfordfc on a three-year deal http://t.co/SuWA5sXZza pic.twitter.com/HaewWSiAKx
— Watford FC (@WatfordFC) July 22, 2015
Tuesday, July 21st
Eagles land Bamford season-long loan (17:01)
Crystal Palace have snapped up Chelsea frontman Patrick Bamford on loan for next season, you can read all about it here!
BREAKING: #CPFC are delighted to announce the signing of @Patrick_Bamford on a season-long loan from @ChelseaFC. pic.twitter.com/8kWxY7ntn0
— Crystal Palace FC (@CPFC) July 21, 2015
Magpies make Mitrovic official (10:01)
Newcastle United have completed the signing of Aleksandar Mitrovic from Anderlecht, with the 20-year-old agreeing a five-year deal at St James’ Park, subject to a work permit being granted.
IT'S OFFICIAL! Aleksandar Mitrović is a Newcastle United player! More at http://t.co/6wuhjL9BPv. #MitrovićIsAMagpie pic.twitter.com/wycVqYLEjF
— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) July 21, 2015
Sunday, July 19th
Man City snap-up starlet Patrick Roberts (08:59)
Manchester City have completed the signing of Fulham attacking midfielder Patrick Roberts. It is thought that the deal could see the highly-rated 18-year-old eventually cost the Citizens up to £11m.
Manchester City are delighted to announce the signing of @patrick7roberts from @FulhamFC. #mcfc pic.twitter.com/Gg9pm7Kh7S
— Manchester City FC (@MCFC) July 19, 2015
Saturday, July 18th
Aston Villa sign France Under-21 international Amavi (17:19)
Villa have bounced back from their Fabian Delph disappointment by snaring 21-year-old full back Jordan Amavi from Nice for undisclosed fee.
BREAKING NEWS: A big welcome to @JordanAmavi who has joined us from Nice. Details here: http://t.co/EBFGiJLgsI #AVFC pic.twitter.com/C7xGLZVEOC
— Aston Villa FC (@AVFCOfficial) July 18, 2015
Friday, July 17th
Delph deal done by Man City (18:35)
Manchester City complete the capture of Aston Villa captain and England midfielder Fabian Delph for a reported £8m on a five-year contract after the player made a surprise U-turn.
Manchester City are delighted to announce Fabian Delph has joined the Club from @AVFCOfficial #WelcomeFabia… https://t.co/fOUxH2n8OU
— Manchester City FC (@MCFC) July 17, 2015
Sanogo arrives at Ajax (13:42)
Eredivisie club Ajax have confirmed that Arsenal striker Yaya Sanogo has joined them on a season-long loan deal from the Londoners.
Good luck to Yaya Sanogo, who is to join Dutch side Ajax on loan for the 2015/16 season: http://t.co/BXl6f9sV5v pic.twitter.com/OVtqbvKGPP
— Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) July 17, 2015
Thursday, July 16th
Downing seals Boro return (22:08)
Former England international winger Stewart Downing has made a return to his former club Middlesbrough, having signed from West Ham United on a four-year deal.
CONFIRMED: Aitor Karanka delighted to capture Stewart Downing. http://t.co/wKBAFFdksY #UTB pic.twitter.com/ogdwddcyoL
— Middlesbrough FC (@Boro) July 16, 2015
Sunderland sign Kaboul (21:19)
Sunderland have completed the signing of Tottenham defender Younes Kaboul, with the France international signing a four-year deal for an undisclosed fee, and becomes the club’s fourth signing of the summer.
The move comes seven years after the Frenchman’s agent said his client, “wouldn’t join Sunderland even if there was an earthquake”.
BREAKING NEWS: Black Cats sign Younes Kaboul – http://t.co/rySOXIGDjG pic.twitter.com/u7g8W8tRo6
— Sunderland AFC (@SunderlandAFC) July 16, 2015
Getafe loan Sunderland’s Vergini (11:19)
Getafe have secured the signing of Sunderland defender Santiago Vergini, with the 26-year-old Argentine agreeing a season-long loan deal with the La Liga club. The Black Cats now look short on defensive options, with Vergini’s departure possibly making room for an imminent new arrival.
Vergini loaned to Spanish club – http://t.co/Jp87mloZsu pic.twitter.com/s43PHSROsZ
— Sunderland AFC (@SunderlandAFC) July 16, 2015
Wednesday, July 15th
Southampton confirm Clasie capture (22:00)
The Saints swoop for another Netherlands international in deep-lying midfielder Jordy Clasie on a five-year deal in an £8m transfer from Feyenoord. He once again links up with Ronald Koeman.
CONFIRMED: #SaintsFC complete the signing of @Clasie_Official on a five-year deal from @Feyenoord.
https://t.co/ewewNAonQS
— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) July 15, 2015
Sunderland land Lens (21:30)
The Black cats have captured Netherlands international forward Jeremain Lens from Dynamo Kiev for £8m and hand hima four-year deal at the Stadium of Light.
BREAKING NEWS: Sunderland capture Lens – http://t.co/6g9ZrzA5iN pic.twitter.com/n0W6fU2Orl
— Sunderland AFC (@SunderlandAFC) July 15, 2015
Turnbull signs for Leeds (15:45)
Former Chelsea goalkeeper Ross Turnbull has joined Championship club Leeds United on a two-year deal from Barnsley.
BREAKING | Goalkeeper Ross Turnbull joins #lufc on a two-year deal from Barnsley. Full story: http://t.co/4Oq8ogD9nq pic.twitter.com/3s8YtPVx2Q
— Leeds United FC (@LUFC) July 15, 2015
Daryl Murphy commits to Ipswich (14:45)
Republic of Ireland international forward Daryl Murphy has ended speculation surrounding his future by penning a new two-year contract with current club Ipswich Town.
CONFIRMED: Daryl Murphy ends speculation by penning new two-year contract at #itfc. Full story on Club website. pic.twitter.com/8ifJi6wbgA
— Ipswich Town FC (@Official_ITFC) July 15, 2015
Porto pounce on Pereira for shock capture (14:47)
Uruguayan full back Maxi Pereira has signed for Portuguese giants Porto from bitter rivals Benfica on a free transfer after his contract ended. Was playing on the same team as Iker Casillas a key factor in his decision?
Bem-vindo, Maxi Pereira! / ¡Bienvenido, Maxi Pereira! / Welcome, Maxi Pereira! #SomosPorto pic.twitter.com/TYEpc39ScC
— FC Porto (@FCPorto) July 15, 2015
Stoke in overnight swoop for Moha El Ouriachi (08:50)
Mark Hughes is at it again with another young Barcelona prospect poached by the Potters.
Moha completes switch from Barcelona and could feature for Potters in #BAT2015 – http://t.co/Trbd4osTav #scfc pic.twitter.com/4ln9d6Z6KB
— Stoke City FC (@stokecity) July 15, 2015
Tuesday, July 14th
Allan Nyom arrives at Watford (17:45)
There’s a four-year deal from Cameroon right back Nyom at Vicarge Road as yet another player gets moved around the empire of Hornets owners the Pozzo family!
OFFICIAL: Cameroon international right-back Allan Nyom has signed a 4-year deal at #watfordfc http://t.co/x5qGz0dX0P pic.twitter.com/8xaVlNmwft
— Watford FC (@WatfordFC) July 14, 2015
Raheem Sterling finally makes Man City move (17:03)
Liverpool have confirmed that winger Raheem Sterling has joined Manchester City. The England international arrives at the Etihad on a five-year deal for a blockbuster fee of £49m, finally ending one of the summer’s longest transfer sagas. Who will the Citizens snap-up next?
#LFC can confirm Raheem Sterling has completed a transfer to Manchester City http://t.co/gzc6SJew3J pic.twitter.com/PBZAuRCc2k
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) July 14, 2015
Carl Jenkinson rejoins West Ham (16:36)
West Ham United have announced the signing of defender Carl Jenkinson on another season-long loan deal from parent club Arsenal.
BREAKING: Carl Jenkinson has spoken of his delight at returning to the Boleyn at http://t.co/B1YOgasuqk #WelcomeJenko pic.twitter.com/gUwdIDOR0o
— West Ham United FC (@whufc_official) July 14, 2015
Robin van Persie finalises Fenerbahce move (14:36)
Netherlands superstar Robin van Persie has been welcomed to Turkish giants Fenerbahce, with his official unveiling and signing imminent. The striker is believed to have been prised from Manchester United for a fee of around £4.7m.
Welcome to #Fenerbahçe! @Persie_Official pic.twitter.com/mhnzUD8TpS
— Fenerbahce_EN (@Fenerbahce_EN) July 14, 2015
Fabio Capello sacked by Russia (8:49)
Former England coach Fabio Capello has been relieved of his duties with the Russian national team, despite having a contract which ran until 2018.
Monday, July 13th
Claudio Ranieri named new Leicester City coach (16:48)
Former Chelsea and Juventus boss Claudio Ranieri has agreed a three-year contract to be Leicester’s new coach and will replace departed Nigel Pearson. The Italian tactician has not held a managerial post in England since parting from the Blues in 2004, and is a significant coup for the Foxes.
BREAKING: We're delighted to introduce Claudio Ranieri as our new First Team Manager! #lcfc #WelcomeClaudio pic.twitter.com/ftjvCUz3Yh
— Leicester City (@OfficialFOXES) July 13, 2015
Dann the man for Palace as defender extends deal (15:10)
Scott Dann has inked a contract extension with Crystal Palace, despite reported interest from Everton. The centre back has signed a new five-year deal with the Selhurst Park side.
BREAKING: Scott Dann has signed a new five-year deal with #CPFC.
More here – http://t.co/yUS5QUw1SM #DannSigns pic.twitter.com/mJ3ocPabCs
— Crystal Palace FC (@CPFC) July 13, 2015
Tevez seals Boca Juniors homecoming (14:44)
Italian champions Juventus have announced that Carlos Tevez has left the club to re-join Boca Juniors in Argentina, bringing to an end two trophy-laden seasons in Turin.
OFFICIAL: @carlitos3210 joins @BocaJrsOficial. Details on http://t.co/whCoAoQLEi: http://t.co/Du7MNtCUWj pic.twitter.com/MILZPHs5Ns
— JuventusFC (@juventusfcen) July 13, 2015
Red Devils announce Scheiderlin deal (13:45)
Manchester United have now announced the signing of Southampton midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin as well, on a four-year deal.
#mufc is also pleased to announce @SchneiderlinMo4 has joined from Southampton. #WelcomeMorgan pic.twitter.com/SqDQXS35Xd
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) July 13, 2015
Man Utd confirm Schweinsteiger signing (13:30)
Manchester United have signed Bayern Munich midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger on a three-year deal, the club have confirmed today.
#mufc is delighted to announce the signing of @BSchweinsteiger from Bayern Munich on a 3-year contract. #WelcomeBasti pic.twitter.com/jGcC2K1HLD
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) July 13, 2015
Champions Chelsea buy Begovic (12:05)
Premier League champions Chelsea have signed Stoke City goalkeeper Asmir Begovic for a reported £7m on a four-year deal.
Everybody at Stoke City would like to thank @asmir1 for his services & wish him the best of luck in the future #SCFC pic.twitter.com/AVc5EKilLw
— Stoke City FC (@stokecity) July 13, 2015
Sunday, July 12th
Potters confirm Johnson capture (13:50)
Glen Johnson is, to all intents and purposes, a Stoke City player with the free agent full back joining on a two-year deal:
http://t.co/yUbA496eR1 – Glen Johnson has signed for Stoke City, subject to finalising the formalities. #WelcomeGlen
— Stoke City FC (@stokecity) July 12, 2015
Saturday, July 11th
Casillas to join Dragons den (21:25)
Real Madrid announce Spain captain and goalkeeping great Iker Casillas will join Porto! Manchester United fans will really fear David de Gea is in line to replace the legendary stopper now.
Comunicado Oficial: Iker Casillas. http://t.co/3Zci7UmFIN
#GraciasIker pic.twitter.com/nz2RjoyaiT
— Real Madrid C. F. (@realmadrid) July 11, 2015
Man Utd complete Darmian deal (20:10)
Manchester United have Italy international full back Matteo Darmian signed up from Torino on a four-year deal with the option of another 12 months.
#mufc is pleased to announce Matteo Darmian has completed his transfer from Torino. More:
http://t.co/ihtjDgDUTU pic.twitter.com/UOEPCbyNNW
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) July 11, 2015
Watford bring Behrami back to Premier League (17:55)
Former West Ham United midfielder Valon Behrami has returned to England with the Hornets from Hamburg. The Switzerland international signed a three-year deal at Vicarage Road
OFFICIAL: #watfordfc is delighted to confirm the signing of Swiss midfielder Valon Behrami on a three-year deal pic.twitter.com/zHgeYaqgWK
— Watford FC (@WatfordFC) July 11, 2015
Celta Vigo sign ex-Celtic and Man City striker Guidetti (13:50)
Free agent and Sweden frontman John Guidetti has joined provincial La Liga club Celta Vigo on a five-year deal. He replaces Santi Mina, who was sold to Valencia earlier this month.
OFICIAL: John Guidetti se suma al ilusionante proyecto del #RCCV. http://t.co/UcrPGuhAZF #BenvidoGuidetti pic.twitter.com/fSzU8WFQzu
— RC Celta de Vigo (@rccelta_oficial) July 11, 2015
Newcastle net Wijnaldum (10:30)
The Magpies sign Netherlands international midfielder and PSV Eindhoven captain Georginio Wijnaldum on a five-year deal for a reported fee of £14.5m.
IT'S OFFICIAL – @GWijnaldum signs for #NUFC! Full story: http://t.co/iDkcawZlBb. #WelcomeGini pic.twitter.com/NqbxKkmDlw
— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) July 11, 2015
Yannick Ferreira Carrasco swaps Monaco for Atletico (08:00)
Belgium winger Yannick Ferreira Carrasco has joined Atletico Madrid on a five-year deal from Monaco, who just can’t seem to keep hold of their key performers!
TRANSFER AGREEMENT. Yannick Carrasco is an Atlético! #WelcomeCarrasco | Bienvenue Carrasco! http://t.co/t6PWDp4F2M pic.twitter.com/je7OWG9jbo
— Atleti English (@atletienglish) July 10, 2015
Friday, July 10th
Villa replace Man City-bound Delph with Idrissa Gueye (19:00)
Tm Sherwood has secured a readymade replacement for England international midfielder Fabian Delph, who is set to join Manchester City, with Senegal international Gueye joining Aston Villa for a reported fee of £9m on a four-year deal.
TRANSFER NEWS: We are delighted to announce the signing of Idrissa Gueye. Story here: http://t.co/o3hfQXMgiu #AVFC pic.twitter.com/oPA418OxS0
— Aston Villa FC (@AVFCOfficial) July 10, 2015
Potters poach veteran stopper Given (18:05)
And the Begovic move to Stamford Bridge edges closer to completion, with Irish goalie Shay Given signing a two-year contract with Stoke after being released by Aston Villa.
#scfc delighted to welcome Shay Given to Britannia Stadium on two-year contract – http://t.co/CLkVYzR34M pic.twitter.com/w62OuifVFt
— Stoke City FC (@stokecity) July 10, 2015
Van Ginkel loan suggests Stoke shall sell Begovic to Blues (17:35)
Chelsea have sent Dutch midfielder Marco van Ginkel to the Potters on a season-long loan, heralding an £8m move for Bosnia goalie Asmir Begovic in the opposite direction.
#scfc delighted to announce the signing of Marco van Ginkel on a season-long loan from Chelsea http://t.co/1g3H2sHH6f pic.twitter.com/AnI60YkxlZ
— Stoke City FC (@stokecity) July 10, 2015
Claudio Yacob commits to WBA (16:30)
Argentine anchorman Yacob has penned a new two-year contract at The Hawthorns.
Great news Baggies fans, Claudio Yacob has committed his future to @WBAFCofficial by signing a new two-year deal #wba pic.twitter.com/ZAhu0BdaVc
— West Bromwich Albion (@WBAFCofficial) July 10, 2015
Hammers confirm Ogbonna buy (15:05)
West Ham United net Italy international defender Angelo Ogbonna on a four-year deal from Serie A champions Juventus.
BREAKING: The Hammers are delighted to confirm the transfer of Angelo Ogbonna from Juventus http://t.co/P19XrbnaN2 pic.twitter.com/Y9XcjIOehv
— West Ham United FC (@whufc_official) July 10, 2015
Cabaye completes Palace move (09:04)
Crystal Palace have signed former Newcastle United and PSG midfielder Yohan Cabaye on a three-year deal, for a club-record fee.
BREAKING: #CPFC are delighted to announce the signing of Yohan Cabaye on a three-year deal. #WelcomeCabaye pic.twitter.com/R1petCwcbq
— Crystal Palace FC (@CPFC) July 10, 2015
Monk commits to Swans (09:02)
Swansea City have announced that manager Garry Monk has put pen to paper on a new three-year contract with the Welsh club.
.@GarryMonk16 has penned a new contract which will see him continue to lead #Swans until the summer of 2018. pic.twitter.com/ahI7EXjdPK
— Swansea City FC (@SwansOfficial) July 10, 2015
Skrtel commits to Liverpool cause (09:00)
Slovakia centre back Martin Skrtel has signed a new deal with Liverpool, the length of his contract is undisclosed, but great news for Reds fans nonetheless.
#LFC are delighted to announce that Martin Skrtel has committed his future to the club by signing a new deal pic.twitter.com/7afF7Zfe8T
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) July 10, 2015
Thursday, July 9th
Steven N’Zonzi joins Sevilla from Stoke City (16:04)
Potters midfielder N’Zonzi has been sold to Spanish giants Sevilla for a £7m fee, leaving the Britannia Stadium behind after three seasons of service.
BREAKING | Steven Nzozni seals Sevilla switch pic.twitter.com/fBvU8Tbipv
— Stoke City FC (@stokecity) July 9, 2015
Celtic sign striker Nadir Ciftci (11:13)
Scottish giants Celtic have snapped-up Turkish attacker Ciftci from Dundee United on a four-year deal for a reported price of £1.5m. The striker has become the Bhoys’ fourth signing of the summer.
Welcome to Celtic new Bhoy Nadir Ciftci (NM) pic.twitter.com/R3ipOG9zNw
— Celtic Football Club (@celticfc) July 9, 2015
Mark Bunn the icing on the cake for Aston Villa (09:58)
Free agent Bunn, formerly of Norwich City, has joined the Villans on a Bosman. The goalkeeper has put pen to paper on a two-year deal and is thought to be cover for stopper Shay Given, who looks likely to leave Villa Park this summer.
BREAKING NEWS: Goalkeeper Mark Bunn joins Villa. Full story here: http://t.co/14sJIHzygw #AVFC pic.twitter.com/RitFoy77SW
— Aston Villa FC (@AVFCOfficial) July 9, 2015
Wednesday, July 8th
Galatasaray grab Reading’s Jem Karacan (16:26)
Turkish giants Gala have signed Reading midfielder Karacan, with the English-born former Turkey Under-21 international agreeing a three-year-deal.
Jem Paul Karacan joins Galatasaray http://t.co/oO9cb7kYKQ pic.twitter.com/3ojnnNZyBB
— Galatasaray EN (@Galatasaray) July 8, 2015
Bhoys bag Bailly signing (16:20)
Scottish Premiership champions Celtic have secured the signing of goalkeeper Logan Bailly from Oh Leuven.
BREAKING NEWS: #Celtic are delighted to announce the signing of New Bhoy, Logan Bailly http://t.co/oy4bOehVqH (NM) pic.twitter.com/4ZzbyAnHYZ
— Celtic Football Club (@celticfc) July 8, 2015
PSG Trapp new goalkeeper (16:10)
PSG have announced the signing of German goalkeeper Kevin Trapp from Eintracht Frankfurt.
Le nouveau gardien de but du @PSG_inside Kevin Trapp fête ses 25 ans aujourd'hui ! #HBTRAPP pic.twitter.com/1Ll4H9nqZN
— PSG Officiel (@PSG_inside) July 8, 2015
Shelvey commits to Swans (15:45)
Former Liverpool midfielder Jonjo Shelvey has put pen to paper on a new four-year contract with Swansea City.
BREAKING: We are delighted to announce that Jonjo Shelvey has signed a new four-year contract at the club. #swans pic.twitter.com/pjFBLmoN0J
— Swansea City FC (@SwansOfficial) July 8, 2015
Olympiacos appoint Marco Silva (15:04)
Olympiacos have announced the appointment of former Sporting Lisbon boss Marco Silva as their new manager, with Jorge Jesus having recently taken over his previous role.
O novo treinador do Olympiacos é Marco Silva! http://t.co/Q2YaVfTxyT
#olympiacos #announcement #headcoach pic.twitter.com/TumcaCCR0O
— Olympiacos FC (@olympiacos_org) July 8, 2015
Spurs sign former Saints star Alderweireld (10:05)
Tottenham have announced the signing of Belgium international Toby Alderweireld from Atletico Madrid, with the former Southampton loan star penning a five-year contract until 2020 at White Hart Lane.
Looking forward to this new adventure! pic.twitter.com/YkCfUzlNyB
— Alderweireld Toby (@AlderweireldTob) July 8, 2015
Atletico agree Vietto deal (07:54)
Atletico Madrid have announced that they have agreed a deal to sign Argentine forward Luciano Vietto from Villarreal. The 21-year-old, who was an apparent target for Liverpool, will sign a six-year deal at the Vincente Calderon, with the fee thought to be in the region of €20m.
It's now official! @lucianovietto36 is an Atlético! 😉 http://t.co/XquRuaYNPC #WelcomeVietto #BienvenidoVietto pic.twitter.com/qbC9hDmwFL
— Atleti English (@atletienglish) July 7, 2015
Tuesday, July 7th
Clarets confirm Vossen (18:04)
Burnley have secured the signing of striker Jelle Vossen from Belgian Pro League side Genk, with the 26-year-old penning a three-year deal at Turf Moor.
OFFICIAL: Burnley sign Jelle Vossen, subject to approval and international clearance: http://t.co/09T4XienSn pic.twitter.com/46n9KshS6W
— Burnley FC (@BurnleyOfficial) July 7, 2015
Zaza joins Turin titans (17:23)
Juventus have signed Simone Zaza from fellow Serie A side Sassuolo for £12.75m, with the Italy international attacker agreeing a five-year-deal with the Italian champions.
OFFICIAL: Simone Zaza joins Juventus on a five-year contract: http://t.co/RSqcEQ9xEU #WelcomeZaza pic.twitter.com/h19yRK7oTG
— JuventusFC (@juventusfcen) July 7, 2015
Sammy flies to Bluebirds (17:20)
Newcastle United forward Sammy Ameobi has joined Championship club Cardiff City on loan for the season.
Leeds youngster Lewie Coyle signs on for another year (16:20)
Full back Coyle, 19, has clearly impressed new boss Uwe Rosler enough as he has signed a new one-year contract extension with Leeds United, who are famed for bringing through young talent.
Jamie O’Hara joins Fulham (16:00)
Former Tottenham winger O’Hara has signed a one-year deal with west London side Fulham, after being released from relegated Blackpool at the end of the season.
#ffc are delighted to confirm the free transfer signing of Jamie O’Hara on a one-year deal http://t.co/QKayihJqI6 pic.twitter.com/8uQopjgM8X
— Fulham Football Club (@FulhamFC) July 7, 2015
Southampton sign Cuco Martina (11:05)
Ronald Koeman’s Southampton have completed the signing of defender Cuco Martina from FC Twente on a two-year deal.
CONFIRMED: #SaintsFC have completed the signing of defender @CucoMartina on a two-year deal from @FCTwente.
https://t.co/dYMt88ocXa
— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) July 7, 2015
Palace’s James McArthur signs new contract (09:15)
Alan Pardew are hoping to build on a brilliant finish to last season, and have tied down midfielder McArthur for another three years.
CONTRACT: James McArthur (@jamesmcarthur16) has signed a new three-year deal with #CPFC – http://t.co/lz2uifIxj3 pic.twitter.com/m28O4twp6x
— Crystal Palace FC (@CPFC) July 7, 2015
Monday, July 6th
Bolton snap up Real Madrid B defender Derik Osede (22:30)
The 22-year-old follows Fernando Hierro, Ivan Campo and Marcos Alonso in switching from the Bernabeu to the Macron (Reebok) Stadium, and signs on a three-year deal after being released.
OFFICIAL: @derikosede is a Wanderer! #BWFC complete free transfer for @realmadrid defender. pic.twitter.com/6djUgCyVai
— Bolton Wanderers FC (@OfficialBWFC) July 6, 2015
Nabil Bentaleb signs new Spurs deal (20:30)
The 20-year-old Algeria international has signed a new five-year contract with Tottenham.
The Club is delighted to announce that @nabilbentaleb42 has signed a new five-year contract, which runs until 2020. pic.twitter.com/VRVpZt1JIW
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) July 6, 2015
Arda Turan is a Barcelona player (20:15)
The Catalan treble-winning club have announced the signing of Turkey international Turan on a five-year contract for £24m.
However, he will be unable to play for Barca until January following the Spanish giants’ transfer ban.
There are also reports suggesting that Barcelona have included a clause that means they can sell him back to Atletico but pay a 10 per cent penalty before July 20th, two days after their presidential elections.
Juve tied down duo 17:30
Manager Max Allegri (one year) and midfielder Claudio Marchisio (five years) have signed new deals with Serie A champions Juventus.
Agnelli: "@ClaMarchisio8 has signed a five-year contract extension with the club." #Marchisio2020 pic.twitter.com/imwpzRd9mX
— JuventusFC (@juventusfcen) July 6, 2015
Juventus confirm Andrea Pirlo exit (15:07)
Serie A champions Juventus have finally announced that pass-master Pirlo is to join MLS side New York City.
OFFICIAL: @Pirlo_official will continue his career with @NYCFC following four years at Juve: http://t.co/zcXb9HPUO3 pic.twitter.com/JSsdnlZqwu
— JuventusFC (@juventusfcen) July 6, 2015
Kenji Gorre pens new Swansea deal (14:49)
Swansea City have secured former Man Utd academy striker Gorre to a new contract, with the Dutch youngster agreeing a three-year deal to stay at the Liberty Stadium.
Congratulations to @KenjiGorre, who has today signed a new three-year contract at @SwansOfficial. #swans pic.twitter.com/hfezHUyLTT
— Swansea City FC (@SwansOfficial) July 6, 2015
Angelo Henriquez exits Old Trafford (14:44)
Another talented attacker has departed Man Utd, as Croatian club Dynamo Zagreb have made Chile hitman Henriquez’s loan deal permanent, according to the Red Devils’ official website.
QPR agree new contract with Karl Henry (14:34)
The Hoops have extended Henry’s stay at Loftus Road, with the midfielder agreeing a new one-year deal.
BREAKING: #QPR midfielder @karlhenry08 has signed a new one-year contract: http://t.co/Xi8QzFgHF8 pic.twitter.com/DRiuwDJCGG
— QPR FC (@QPRFC) July 6, 2015
Man Utd finally rid of Nani, who joins Fenerbahce (13:15)
Portuguese winger, who spent last season on loan at boyhood team Sporting Lisbon from parent club Manchester United, has now signed a permanent deal with Turkish outfit Fenerbahce.
WELCOME TO FENERBAHÇE LUIS NANI! @luisnani pic.twitter.com/Gjyw7fLotA
— Fenerbahce_EN (@Fenerbahce_EN) July 6, 2015
Hornets sign Capoue from Spurs (12:15)
Premier League new boys Watford have confirmed the signing of midfielder Etienne Capoue from Tottenham for a club record fee.
OFFICIAL: #watfordfc is delighted to confirm the signing of Etienne Capoue from @SpursOfficial for a club record fee pic.twitter.com/4mn1XJTIOx
— Watford FC (@WatfordFC) July 6, 2015
Saturday, July 4th
Gala get Lukas Podolski (14:50)
Big news out of Istanbul. Turkish giants Galatasaray have signed Arsenal and Germany attacker Podolski on a three-year contract.
Welcome to Galatasaray, Lukas Podolski! @Podolski10 pic.twitter.com/drCDOkdkXt
— Galatasaray EN (@Galatasaray) July 4, 2015
Friday, July 3rd
Adam Matthews makes Sunderland switch (22:15)
The Black Cats buy Celtic and Wales right-footer Matthews for a reported £2m, handing him a four-year deal at the Stadium of Light.
#DoneDeal Adam Matthews is officially a Black Cat #hawaythelads pic.twitter.com/Jo1YB42n5Y
— Sunderland AFC (@SunderlandAFC) July 3, 2015
We look at what this career move means to Matthews.
Inter Milan loan for Barcelona right back Martin Montoya (17:35)
Confirmation that Barca boy Montoya has switched to the blue half of the San Siro, initially on loan.
.@2MONTOYA joins #Inter! Nothing beats being there http://t.co/b45OxvtFTk #WelcomeMontoya #FCIM pic.twitter.com/1nBQqTroum
— F.C. Internazionale (@Inter_en) July 3, 2015
Juve net Neto (17:30)
Italian champions Juventus have brought in Brazilian goalkeeper Neto following his release from Fiorentina as backup to skipper Gianluigi Buffon.
OFFICIAL: #Neto joins Juventus on a four-year contract. More on this breaking news here: http://t.co/4Ip871CI8m pic.twitter.com/fSFOsL0l7n
— JuventusFC (@juventusfcen) July 3, 2015
Watford tie down star striker Deeney for another five years (16:00)
Troy Deeney has signed a new five-year deal at Vicarage Road, ahead of his side’s return to the Premier league. He’s resisted reported overtures from Swansea City to stay with the Hornets.
Five more years @T_Deeney #watfordfc pic.twitter.com/RrJJDtQgS6
— Watford FC (@WatfordFC) July 3, 2015
Rams make record raid for Tom Ince (15:04)
Derby County have signed English attacker Tom Ince on a permanent four-year deal from Hull City, for an undisclosed fee believed to be around £4.75m up front (and could rise to £6m in add-ons and bonuses), after the winger starred on loan at Pride Park last season.
BREAKING: Forward @RealThomasInce has signed a four-year deal – with #DCFC paying @HullCity an undisclosed fee pic.twitter.com/FxpjkIqLXE
— Derby County (@dcfcofficial) July 3, 2015
Chelsea return Radamel Falcao to the Premier League (13:32)
London giants Chelsea have announced a season-long loan deal for Radamel Falcao from Ligue 1 club Monaco, meaning the Colombian hitman will return to the Premier League after Manchester United decided not to purchase the forward permanently.
.@ChelseaFC is delighted to announce we have agreed terms with Monaco for the season-long loan of @FALCAO… #CFC pic.twitter.com/wnZcjFGvtw
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) July 3, 2015
Inter officially acquire Jeison Murillo (13:10)
Serie A giants Inter Milan have officially announced the signing of Colombian centre half Jeison Murillo from Spanish side Granada. The 23-year-old will now link-up with fellow new defensive recruit Miranda at the San Siro.
.@JeisonMurillo19 è dell'#Inter: depositati i documenti http://t.co/X1rSwSRhtU #WelcomeMurillo #FCIM pic.twitter.com/1zChWauBT3
— F.C. Internazionale (@Inter) July 3, 2015
Thursday, July 2nd
Hornet have Holebas (20:40)
Greece left back Jose Holebas has joined Watford from Serie A runners-up Roma on a three-year contract.
Welcome to #watfordfc, Jose Holebas! pic.twitter.com/5zVhwrEqtx
— Watford FC (@WatfordFC) July 2, 2015
AC Milan sign second striker today with Luiz Adriano arrival (19:10)
First Colombia hitman Carlos Bacca, and now Brazil counterpart Luiz Adriano has arrived at the San Siro, signing a five-year deal with the Rossoneri.
Luiz Adriano has signed the contract that will tie him to #ACMilan until June 30, 2020! #weareacmilan pic.twitter.com/tFCuESQ5ka
— AC Milan (@acmilan) July 2, 2015
Seagulls going for a Bong (19:00)
Cameroon full back Gaetan Bong has joined Championship club Brighton and Hove Albion on a two-year deal following his release from relegated Wigan Athletic.
BREAKING: #BHAFC have signed Cameroon left-back Gaetan Bong on a two-year deal. More at http://t.co/kuzPvOUaTb. pic.twitter.com/wBW7e7tteG
— BHAFC (@OfficialBHAFC) July 2, 2015
Odemwingie extension at Stoke (17:45)
Former Nigeria forward Peter Odemwingie has extended his stay at the Britannia Stadium for another season.
Peter Odemwingie agrees new one-year contract extension with the Potters – http://t.co/GEidc9NudC #scfc pic.twitter.com/X5tsIwIsei
— Stoke City FC (@stokecity) July 2, 2015
Cathcart commits to PL new boys Watford (16:45)
Northern Ireland defender Craig Cathcart has signed a new four-year contract at Vicarage Road.
OFFICIAL: Craig Cathcart signs a new four-year contract with #watfordfc. Full story: http://t.co/S1695mngxf pic.twitter.com/H7S1qRutC8
— Watford FC (@WatfordFC) July 2, 2015
Inter Milan sign Samba Boy Miranda (16:01)
Italian giants Inter have announced the capture of Atletico Madrid and Brazil centre back Miranda, for an as-of-yet undisclosed fee. Nerazzurri president Erick Thohir said of the signing: “[Miranda is] an experienced player who is as eager as we are to get started on this new adventure.”
Sono molto felice di annunciarvi che sono ufficialmente un calciatore dell' @Inter. #ForzaInter pic.twitter.com/2PZNjVyIve
— Miranda (@miranda023) July 1, 2015
Black Cats confirm Cattermole contract (13:49)
Lee Cattermole has signed a new five-year contract with Sunderland, with his previous having been set to expire next summer.
Black Cats boss Dick Advocaat stated: “He’s the controller of the side, the motivator, the leader.”
#SAFC are delighted to announce that Lee Cattermole has signed a new contract to remain with the club until 2021. pic.twitter.com/LsuzH7nij9
— Sunderland AFC (@SunderlandAFC) July 2, 2015
AC Milan confirm Bacca deal (13:30)
AC Milan have confirmed the signing of Colombia international forward Carlos Bacca from Spanish side Sevilla. The new San Siro arrival had been previously linked with Atletico Madrid and Arsenal, but will become a Rossoneri player after a medical is passed.
Agreement reached with @SevillaFC_ENG for the transfer of @carlos7bacca, depending on Bacca passing the medical tests.
— AC Milan (@acmilan) July 2, 2015
Sevilla secure Rami signing (12:49)
Europa League champions Sevilla have agreed terms to sign French defender Adil Rami from AC Milan, the Spanish club said on their website. The centre back previously featured in La Liga for Valencia before departing for Serie A.
#SevillaFC and @acmilan reach an agreement over the transfer of Rami pic.twitter.com/vdW5NEDhxN
— Sevilla FC (@SevillaFC_ENG) July 1, 2015
McShane becomes a Royal (11:18)
Republic of Ireland international defender Paul McShane has joined Reading after becoming a free agent this summer. The 29-year-old left Hull City after their relegation from the Premier League, and rejoins former Tigers and Ireland teammate Stephen Quinn, who also just recently arrived at the Madejski Stadium.
NEW SIGNING: Paul McShane has joined to become our third signing in four days. Welcome! http://t.co/MvRPcZH0OQ pic.twitter.com/FND1ctLlJ9
— Reading FC (@ReadingFC) July 2, 2015
Brentford snare Denmark defender Andreas Bjelland (10:07)
Championship club Brentford have announced the signing of Danish centre back Andreas Bjelland, formerly of Eredivisie outfit Twente. The 26-year-old has been capped 21 times for Denmark, and the ambitious Bees are thought to have forked out a potential club record fee of €3m for the defender.
NEWS | Denmark international Andreas Bjelland completes move to #brentfordfc from @fctwente pic.twitter.com/ntUaH7Cg9y
— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) July 2, 2015
Wednesday, July 1st
Sunderland complete permanent Coates capture (18:35)
Uruguay centre back Sebastian Coates has made his loan spell at Sunderland from Liverpool permanent, signing a four-year deal at the Stadium of Light.
#SAFC are delighted to confirm the signing of @SebastianCoates from @LFC on a four-year deal. #hawaythelads pic.twitter.com/4S6A5eeMfI
— Sunderland AFC (@SunderlandAFC) July 1, 2015
Miranda in Inter move (18:00)
Atletico Madrid and Brazil centre half Joao Miranda has left La Liga for Serie A side Inter Milan. The Nerazzurri could also net Barcelona right back Martin Montoya and diminutive France attacker Mathieu Valbuena, who joined Dynamos Moscow last summer.
.@miranda023 joins Inter! Nothing beats being there! http://t.co/k9hYmeIyYH #WelcomeMiranda #ForzaInter #FCIM pic.twitter.com/S5Tz0iKFUq
— F.C. Internazionale (@Inter_en) July 1, 2015
Gundogan in Dortmund U-turn (17:45)
Germany holding midfielder Ilkay Gundogan has changed his mind and committed his future to Broussia Dortmund, penning a two-year contract extension at the Wesfalenstadion.
BVB verlängert Vertrag mit @Guendogan8 http://t.co/nx7f9gpb4N pic.twitter.com/znDcbarjqO
— Borussia Dortmund (@BVB) July 1, 2015
Angella commits to Watford (16:50)
Italian centre back Gabriele Angella has penned a new five-year deal with the Hornets.
Some more good news #watfordfc fans, @GabrieleAngella has signed a new five-year contract: http://t.co/VhWkZ1A0rE pic.twitter.com/axQxtpHfuk
— Watford FC (@WatfordFC) July 1, 2015
Two-year contract for Polish stopper Kuszczak at Birmingham (16:20)
Tomasz Kuszczak has moved across the Midlands from Wolves to Birmingham City, and as been handed a two-year deal by Blues boss Gary Rowett.
READ: Blues make fourth summer signing, goalkeeper Tomasz Kuszczak #BCFC http://t.co/JeWCu7HIUK pic.twitter.com/gFE0EA5quU
— Birmingham City FC (@BCFC) July 1, 2015
Charlton capture Makienok (15:50)
Charlton Athletic have signed Denmark international striker Simon Makienok on a season-long loan from Palermo.
OFFICIAL: Charlton have secured 6ft 7in striker Simon Makeinok on a season-long loan –> http://t.co/Ycwb05HlIs #cafc pic.twitter.com/UFAOGxlrxE
— Charlton Athletic FC (@CAFCofficial) July 1, 2015
Eder completes Swansea switch (14:32)
Swansea City have completed the signing of Braga and Portugal striker Eder for an undisclosed fee. The 27-year-old scored 10 goals for the Portuguese club in the Primeira Liga last season.
CONFIRMED: #Swans sign Portugal international Eder for an undisclosed fee from @SCBragaOficial http://t.co/EUggUC2T12 pic.twitter.com/Angl3tUmQs
— Swansea City FC (@SwansOfficial) July 1, 2015
Holtby makes permanent Hamburg move (14:00)
Lewis Holtby has completed a permanent move to Bundesliga club Hamburg from Tottenham, having spent last season on loan with the German outfit.
.@LewisHoltby has completed a permanent transfer to Hamburg. We wish him well – http://t.co/B5TFxhkFCj pic.twitter.com/YTF2vzIbbf
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) July 1, 2015
Watford make Matej Vydra deal permanent (12:47)
The Hornets have finally tied Czech Republic attacker Vydra to a five-year deal at Vicarage Road, snapping up the striker from Italian club Udinese, who are also owned by the Pozzo family in charge at Watford.
Vydra had previously spent two seasons on loan with the Hertfordshire side, netting 36 Championship goals across those separate stints.
OFFICIAL: @vydra_92 signs permanent five-year deal with #watfordfc. Info: http://t.co/XAwkgOUVKD pic.twitter.com/OmwzrvBNia
— Watford FC (@WatfordFC) July 1, 2015
Forest sign Matt Mills (12:21)
Defender Matt Mills has completed his move to Nottingham Forest after a three -year stint at Bolton Wanderers ended recently.
#NFFC have completed the signing of central defender Matt Mills. http://t.co/FFIO7U4UWA pic.twitter.com/kSL17xHoz9
— Nottingham Forest FC (@Official_NFFC) July 1, 2015
Liverpool finally capture Clyne (12:02)
Liverpool have signed Southampton full back Nathaniel Clyne on a long-term contract, with the England international becoming the Reds’ sixth summer signing already.
The 24-year-old England international defender has penned a long-term contract with the Reds. pic.twitter.com/4XVPUHxeKy
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) July 1, 2015
Porto pounce for Imbula (11:28)
Portuguese giants Porto have signed France Under-21 midfielder Giannelli Imbula from Marseille.
Bem-vindo, Giannelli Imbula. http://t.co/FFsK8XiRYi / Bienvenue, Giannelli Imbula. / Welcome, Giannelli Imbula. pic.twitter.com/QnyJe8JIRc
— FC Porto (@FCPorto) July 1, 2015
Bournemouth snap up Distin (11:09)
Premier League new boys Bournemouth have signed former Manchester City and Everton defender Sylvain Distin, with the 37-year-old agreeing a one-year contract with Eddie Howe’s Cherries. The veteran defender has played more top-flight games than any other French player before.
BREAKING: @afcbournemouth make @sylvaind15tin their sixth summer signing: http://t.co/FOUx2RmpKv #afcb pic.twitter.com/RVipi9BiJI
— AFC Bournemouth (@afcbournemouth) July 1, 2015
Bayern Munich secure Costa coup (11:03)
German champions Bayern Munich have completed the signing of Brazil forward Douglas Costa from Shakhtar Donetsk. The Brazilian has signed a five-year deal and will wear the club’s number 11.
#FCBayern wrap up @douglascosta signing! Read more info at http://t.co/d4COgLwQmi pic.twitter.com/T0bTDrb1j7
— FC Bayern English (@FCBayernEN) July 1, 2015