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Liverpool complete Grujic deal

Serbia U21 midfielder Marko Grujic has completed his transfer from Red Star Belgrade to Liverpool.

Grujic put pen-to-paper on a deal with the Premier League club on Wednesday, but will return to Red Star on loan for the rest of the season.

Liverpool did not confirm how much they have paid for the 19-year-old, who becomes Jurgen Klopp's first new signing, but Red Star announced before Christmas that the fee was €7 million.

Norwich agree deal for Ivo Pinto

Norwich City have agreed a deal to sign Dinamo Zagreb's Portuguese defender Ivo Pinto for a fee in the region of £2,2 million, according to Sky sources.

It is understood the paperwork has not been completed yet but the deal is expected to be finalised imminently.

The Premier League side are thought to have beaten off competition from VfB Stuttgart and Anderlecht for the 25-year-old right-back.

The former Portugal U21 international joined Zagreb on a 4-year deal from CFR Cluj 2 years ago and was part of the team that faced Arsenal twice in the Champions League this season.

Lazio swoop for Bisevac

Lazio have completed the signing of Serbian defender Milan Bisevac from Olympique Lyon.

The terms of the club's deal for the 32-year-old were not disclosed.

Bisevac, capped 19 times by his country, joined Lyon from Paris Saint-Germain in 2012 having also represented Lens and Valenciennes since moving to French football from Red Star Belgrade in 2006.

He struggled for regular first-team action with Lyon this season, making the last of five Ligue 1 starts in a 4-2 home loss to Montpellier at the end of November, while hamstring and knee ligament injuries severely curtailed his 2014-2015 campaign.

Schalke sign Schopf

Schalke have signed midfielder Alessandro Schopf from FC Nurnberg on a 3-and-a-half-year deal.

The Austria youth international, 21-year-old, joins the Bundesliga club after spending a season and a half in the second tier.

Schopf, a former Bayern Munchen youth player, left the Bavarian giants in 2014 and impressed for Nurnberg, scoring 11 league goals.

Lille complete Amalfitano signing

Lille have completed the signing of former West Ham midfielder Morgan Amalfitano on a free transfer.

The 30-year-old was frozen out of the first-team after a bust-up with manager Slaven Bilic and his contract was terminated by mutual consent in October.

Aston Villa had been linked with the player's signature, but he has now agreed to a 2-and-a-half-year deal at Stade Pierre-Mauroy.

Osvaldo completes Boca Juniors return

Pablo Daniel Osvaldo has completed his return to Boca Juniors on an 18-month contract.

Talks over a move back to Argentina began in December, with the former Southampton striker having made just 7 appearances in the Portuguese top flight for FC Porto during the 2015-2016 season.

Osvaldo spent part of last year on a loan deal at La Bombonera and he has now sealed a permanent switch after his contract at Estadio do Dragao was rescinded.

Newcastle complete Saivet signing

Newcastle have completed the signing of Senegal midfielder Henri Saivet from Girondins Bordeaux on a 5-and-a-half-year deal.

Saivet has joined Newcastle for an undisclosed fee, becoming their first signing of the January transfer window.

The 25-year-old, who can operate on the wing as well as in the centre of midfield, made 178 appearances for Bordeaux and scored 23 goals.

Liverpool bring in Caulker on loan

Liverpool have completed the signing of central defender Steven Caulker on loan from Queens Park Rangers until the end of the season.

Caulker spent the first half of this term with Southampton but was restricted to one Premier League start under Ronald Koeman and last featured during December's 6-1 defeat to Liverpool in the quarter-finals of the League Cup.

The 24-year-old, who scored on his solitary appearance for England against Sweden in November 2012, is eligible for selection when Liverpool host Arsenal at Anfield on Wednesday.

Newcastle agree fee for Shelvey

Newcastle are closing in on their second signing of the transfer window after agreeing a fee with Swansea for midfielder Jonjo Shelvey.

Shelvey, 23-year-old, has been an important figure for the Swans since joining from Liverpool in July 2013 but has failed to hold down a regular place in Alan Curtis' first choice XI in recent weeks, having previously fallen from favour under Garry Monk prior to the manager's sacking in December.

He started Sunday's 3-2 FA Cup defeat at Oxford United but was involved in a verbal altercation with a supporter after the final whistle.

Omnisport understands Shelvey will have a medical on Tyneside on Tuesday afternoon after Newcastle agreed to pay a fee believed to be in the region of £12 million.

Shelvey has made over 80 appearances for Swansea, with his form leading to an England recall for the 6-0 win over San Marino in September 2015.

Henrique leaves Napoli to join Fluminense

Brazilian defender Henrique has left Napoli and returned to his homeland, joining Fluminense on a permanent deal.

The 29-year-old moved from Palmeiras to Napoli during the January transfer window in 2014, but has struggled to earn a regular place in the first-team during his near 2-year stint in Naples.

Henrique made 29 appearances for the current Serie A leaders in all competitions and had not featured at all in the current campaign under manager Maurizio Sarri.

Immobile seals Torino return

Ciro Immobile is back at FC Torino after joining the Serie A club on loan from Borussia Dortmund until the end of the season, with an option for a permanent move.

The Italy forward, signed by Dortmund from Torino in June 2014, was loaned to FC Sevilla by the Bundesliga club during the first half of this season.

However, Immobile has struggled for regular playing time and goals at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan, netting 4 goals in 15 appearances from all competitions.

And he will now look to recapture his form with a Torino side sitting 14th in Serie A, having lost their last 3 league games.

Southampton sign Austin from QPR

Southampton have announced the signing of striker Charlie Austin from Championship side Queens Park Rangers.

The 26-year-old has penned a deal until 2020 with Ronald Koeman's side after an undisclosed fee was agreed with reports suggesting it is in the region of £4 million.

The forward leaves Loftus Road after scoring 48 goals in 89 appearances following a switch from Burnley in August 2013.

Austin has managed 9 goals in 16 appearances so far this season despite battling hamstring injury problems.

Struggling Hannover bring in Almeida

Bundesliga strugglers Hannover have announced the signing of free agent Hugo Almeida.

The Portugal international was plying his trade with Anzhi Makhachkala in the Russian Premier League before parting ways with the club 6 months into his contract.

Almeida has already played under Hannover coach Thomas Schaaf during a spell at Werder Bremen from 2007-2010.

Hannover were quick to snap up the 31-year-old as they look to push their way up the Bundesliga table.

Schaaf's men are sitting in the relegation zone at the halfway point of the season - one point off bottom but also just one point from safety.

The Bundesliga resumes next Friday when SV Hamburg host Bayern Munchen, while Hannover play the following the day against Darmstadt.

Norwich announce deal for Wolfsburg defender Klose

Norwich City have announced the signing of defender Timm Klose from VfL Wolfsburg, subject to clearance.

The Switzerland international defender has agreed a 3-and-a-half-year deal after the Bundesliga side accepted an undisclosed fee.

Klose joins Ivo Pinto and Ben Godfrey in moving to Carrow Road in January, while Matt Jarvis has also made his stay with the club permanent this month.

Watford complete signing of Amrabat

Watford have confirmed the signing of Morocco forward Nordin Amrabat from Malaga.

The 28-year-old moves to Vicarage Road for an undisclosed fee after spending 2 years in La Liga, initially on a loan spell from Galatasaray.

Watford manager Quique Sanchez Flores was delighted to seal the signing of a versatile attacking player, who is set to join up with the squad later this week prior to the weekend visit of Newcastle in the Premier League.

Amrabat made 14 appearances in all competitions for Malaga this season, despite having battled a knee injury.

Juventus seal €6 million deal for Mandragora

Juventus have announced the signing of Genoa midfielder Rolando Mandragora for an initial fee of €6 million.

The 18-year-old has signed a 5-year contract with the Serie A champions and will spend the remainder of the season on loan at Pescara.

Juve have confirmed the transfer fee could double to €12 million depending on the player's achievements in Turin.

Mandragora has made 16 appearances for promotion-chasing Pescara in Serie B so far this season.

Watford sign Pantilimon

Costel Pantilimon has joined Watford from Sunderland for an undisclosed fee.

The goalkeeper spent 18 months at the Stadium of Light following his transfer from Manchester City in July 2014, making 49 appearances for the Black Cats.

The Romania international has signed a 3-and-a-half-year contract at Vicarage Road.

Norwich complete Naismith signing

Norwich have completed the signing of Steven Naismith from Everton on a 3-and-a-half-year deal.

Naismith becomes Norwich's fifth arrival of the January transfer window following the capture of Matt Jarvis, Ivo Pinto, Timm Klose and Ben Godfrey.

The 41-cap Scotland international made over 100 Premier League appearances for Everton but has departed after managing just 4 top flight starts this term.

The 29-year-old will now try to earn regular first-team football following the completion of his move to Carrow Road for a reported fee of £8,5 million.

Unhappy Tabanou returns to Saint-Etienne on loan

Swansea City have allowed Franck Tabanou to rejoin former club Saint-Etienne on loan for the rest of the campaign, just 7 months after the defender arrived at the Liberty Stadium.

The Frenchman's chances have been limited in south Wales this season, with Tabanou only making 3 appearances and none in the league.

Tabanou moved to Swansea in June after spending 2 years at Saint-Etienne, helping them into the Europa League last term, and hit out over a perceived lack of opportunities with the Swans.

"I had gone to Swansea to get to the next level, to get my foot in the Premier League and to then go higher", Tabanou told L'Equipe.

"Unfortunately it didn't happen the way I wanted. They did not give me my chance. I do not understand."

"And I think, if I had stayed, my situation wouldn't have changed. The club is in a terrible situation and, despite that, they never let me play."

Dodo leaves Inter for Sampdoria

Inter Milano have announced Brazilian wing-back Dodo has left the club for Sampdoria on a loan deal until the end of the season.

The defender had already been linked with Sampdoria for a number of weeks and joined his new team-mates on the training pitch for the first time on Thursday after passing his medical in the morning.

The 23-year-old joined Inter from AS Roma in July 2014 and made 20 Serie A appearances in his first season at Meazza.

However, he made just one appearance in all competitions in the first half of the 2015-2016 campaign and had been deemed surplus to requirements by head coach Roberto Mancini.

Dodo will now be looking to get his career back on track at Sampdoria and could make his official debut for his new club in this weekend's home game against Serie A leaders Napoli.

The left-back has a contract with Inter until June 2019.

Leicester complete Amartey signing

Leicester City have completed the signing of Ghana international Daniel Amartey from FC Copenhagen on a contract until 2020.

The Danish side confirmed they had accepted a bid for the 21-year-old from Claudio Ranieri's men on Monday, describing the offer they received as too good to refuse, with reports suggesting the move will be worth £5 million.

Leicester have now sealed the deal pending Premier League approval and international clearance, with Amartey - who can play at right-back or central midfield - signing a 4-and-a-half-year contract.

Zarate leaves West Ham for Fiorentina

West Ham have confirmed Mauro Zarate has left the club for Fiorentina on a permanent basis.

The 28-year-old travelled to Florence earlier on Thursday to undergo a medical and has now completed his move to the Serie A side.

Zarate joined West Ham from Velez Sarsfield in May 2014, but left the club for Queens Park Rangers on a loan deal halfway through his first season after failing to secure regular first-team action.

He returned to Upton Park ahead of this season and scored in West Ham's 2-0 win over Arsenal on matchday 1.

However, he has now left the Premier League side on a permanent basis and will continue his career in Serie A, where he previously played for Lazio and Inter Milano.

Rossi joins Levante on loan

Giuseppe Rossi has joined Levante from Fiorentina until the end of the season, the La Liga club have confirmed.

Former Villarreal striker Rossi has started just 4 Serie A games in 2015-2016 after battling to regain full fitness following his latest knee problem.

The 28-year-old has now opted to return to Spain for first-team football as he aims to get his career back on track after a succession of injuries with which he has been blighted since 2011.

Rossi excelled with Villarreal during his previous spell in La Liga, before he twice damaged knee ligaments in a 12-month period prior to his move to Fiorentina.

Tello joins Fiorentina on loan until end of season

Cristian Tello has joined Fiorentina on loan until the end of the season after the FC Barcelona winger's temporary deal with FC Porto was rescinded.

Tello joined Porto for a 2-year term in July 2014 and has played 33 games in his time at Estadio do Dragao, scoring 8 goals.

However, he will now move to the Stadio Artemio Franchi to boost a Fiorentina side challenging for the Serie A title.

Fiorentina are 4th in the league, 6 points adrift of Napoli having lost 3 of their last 5 games in the Italian top flight.

Tello's arrival in Florence follows the signings of Mauro Zarate from West Ham and Tino Costa, who joined on loan from Russian side Spartak Moscow.

Genoa seal Cerci loan

Serie A outfit Genoa have completed a loan deal for Alessio Cerci from AC Milan until the end of the season.

Italy international Cerci, 28-year-old, joined Milan in January of 2015 from his parent club Atletico Madrid, to where he will return at the end of the current campaign.

The former AS Roma winger had failed to score in 13 league appearances for Milan this season after scoring one in 16 in the second half of last season, and will link up with 16th placed Genoa effective immediately.

Kuzmanovic to Udinese

Udinese have signed former Inter Milano midfielder Zdravko Kuzmanovic on loan from FC Basel for the rest of the season.

The Serbian international returned to the Swiss side this summer on a 5-year contract, but has made a quick return to Serie A.

"Udinese Calcio announces the signing of Zdravko Kuzmanovic from Swiss club FC Basel on a temporary basis until June 2016 with the right to buy", the Zebrette announced on their official website.

Ranocchia all set for Samp

The Andrea Ranocchia saga seems to be over, as it's reported the Inter Milano defender will join Sampdoria on loan.

The former captain is no longer part of Roberto Mancini's plans and had been linked with numerous different clubs, including AC Milan, Atalanta and Norwich City.

Sky Sport Italia now claim Sampdoria and Inter have agreed a 6-month dry loan, so without an option to buy.

Ranocchia turns 28-year-old next month and has been at Inter since January 2011.

It's a return to Stadio Luigi Ferraris, as he played for Genoa from 2008 to 2011.

Valdes loan to Standard Liege ?

Victor Valdes' difficult tenure at Manchester United is reportedly at an end as he gets close to a loan move to Standard Liege.

Sport cites reports from England that claim the former FC Barcelona goalkeeper will spend the rest of the season in Belgium after falling out of favour under Louis Van Gaal.

Former Belgium and Bayern Munchen defender Daniel Van Buyten is the club's assistant manager and is said to have brokered the arrangement, having played under Van Gaal at Bayern.

Valdes left Barca in the summer of 2014, a few months after suffering a serious knee injury, which scuppered a move to AS Monaco.

He eventually trained with and then signed for United but a row with the manager meant he was banished from the first-team for much of his time at Old Trafford.

Valdes was accused of refusing to play for the United U21s and banned from the training ground, and wasn't even allowed to attend a charity function with his United team-mates.

Mainz complete Donati signing

FSV Mainz have signed Giulio Donati from Bayer Leverkusen on a 3-and-a-half-year contract for an undisclosed fee.

Gonzalo Jara's departure to Universidad de Chile this month put Mainz in the market for a defender and they have moved for Donati, tying him to the club until June 2019.

The 25-year-old made 12 Bundesliga appearances for Leverkusen this season and started 4 of their Champions League group stages fixtures.

Stoke loan Sidwell to Brighton

Brighton & Hove Albion have signed Stoke City midfielder Steve Sidwell on loan until the end of the season.

The 33-year-old drops down to the Championship after only playing 12 minutes of football in the Premier League this season.

Midfielder Sidwell spent a brief loan spell with Brighton between 2002 and 2003 early in a career that saw him go on to represent Reading, Chelsea, Aston Villa and Fulham prior to his move to Stoke.

His move was completed after he successfully underwent a medical on Monday.

Sidwell has likely played his last game for Stoke, with his contract expiring at the end of 2015-2016.

Malaga snap up Atsu on loan

Malaga have confirmed the arrival of Christian Atsu on loan from Chelsea until the end of the season.

Atsu spent the early stages of the campaign at Bournemouth, but his temporary switch was cut short after he sustained a stress fracture to his shin while on international duty with Ghana.

The winger will now spend the remainder of the season with the Andalusian side, who 12th in La Liga.

Malaga were in the market for a wide player following the sale of Nordin Amrabat to Watford.

Atsu will take part in training with his new team-mates on Tuesday and could feature in Saturday's trip to Eibar.

Malaga will be the fifth club Chelsea have loaned the Ghanaian to since his arrival from FC Porto in 2013, with the 24-year-old yet to make a senior appearance.

El Shaarawy completes Roma switch

Stephan El Shaarawy has completed his switch to AS Roma on loan until the end of the season from Serie A rivals AC Milan - with the view to a permanent move.

The Italy international endured a disappointing loan spell at AS Monaco in the first half of the 2015-2016 campaign, and subsequently returned to San Siro.

Rather than make up part of Sinisa Mihajlovic's squad, El Shaarawy has become the first signing for Luciano Spalletti since he replaced Rudi Garcia in the Italian capital.

As part of the deal Roma will pay Milan €1,4 million for the initial loan spell, with an agreement in place to make the deal permanent for a fee of €13 million.

Townsend completes Newcastle move



Andros Townsend has completed his transfer from Tottenham to Newcastle.

The 24-year-old England international has signed a 5-and-a-half-year deal at St. James' Park after an undisclosed fee was agreed between the two sides.

Townsend has made just 3 Premier League appearances under Mauricio Pochettino this season after falling down the pecking order at White Hart Lane.

His arrival has prompted speculation that Florian Thauvin, signed from Olympique Marseille in the previous transfer window, could be allowed to leave on loan.