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Shakhtar splash the cash on Fernando
Shakhtar Donetsk have announced the signing of Brazil international midfielder Fernando from Gremio in a deal worth €11 million.
The 21-year-old has signed a 5-year deal with the current Ukrainian Premier League champions, who have a host of Brazilian players in their ranks, including the prolific Luiz Adriano and Douglas Costa.
It seemed last week that Fernando's likely destination was Italy after he revealed "well-established negotiations" had taken place between Gremio and Napoli.
However, Shakhtar have swooped to complete a deal for a player who has spent the whole of his professional career with the same club.
Fernando, who is capped 6 times for his country, has made 140 appearances for Gremio in all competitions, scoring 11 goals in the process.
He will go some way to replacing compatriot Fernandinho in the Ukrainians' midfield, after the 28-year-old sealed a move to Manchester City for a reported £34 million.
While Fernando arrives at Donbass Arena, Shakhtar have also confirmed that striker Pylyp Budkovskiy will spend next season on loan at PFC Sevastopol.
Son completes Leverkusen switch
Bayer Leverkusen have signed Heung-Min Son from SV Hamburg for a fee believed to be in the region of €10 million.
The transfer has opened the door for Andre Schurrle to join Chelsea with the South Korean acting as his replacement.
Son, 20-year-old, scored 12 goals in Bundesliga last season and has signed on a 5-year deal, much to the appreciation of the club's board.
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Kadlec set for Fener move
Fenerbahce have agreed a deal with Bayer Leverkusen to sign Czech Republic defender Michal Kadlec.
The left-sided defender has plied his trade at BayArena since joining from Sparta Prague in 2008, going on to make 128 appearances in Bundesliga.
Kaldec, who can also feature in the centre of defence, is now due in Istanbul for talks with Fenerbahce, who finished last season's Super Lig campaign in second, 10 points behind fierce rivals Galatasaray.
Fenerbahce have already been busy bolstering their squad in the off-season, signing Portugal defender Bruno Alves from Zenit Sankt Petersburg and midfielder Alper Potuk from Eskisehirspor for more than €10 million.
Kadlec has 48 caps for the Czech Republic, whom he represented at the European Championship in 2008 and 2012.
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Bittencourt signs for Hannover
Borussia Dortmund have confirmed that midfielder Leonardo Bittencourt has agreed to move to Hannover.
The 19-year-old, who joined Dortmund from Energie Cottbus in June 2012, makes the switch to the AWD Arena after just one season at Westfalenstadion, although there is a buy-back clause included in the deal.
Bittencourt, who struggled to break in to an extremely talented Dortmund team, will now attempt to hone his abilities with Mirko Slomka's side, but could return to the 8-time Bundesliga winners if he impresses with Hannover.
The youngster, who is of Brazilian descent, has already played at representative level for the Germany U19 side and was given his bow by Jurgen Klopp in the 2-1 home defeat to local rivals Schalke back in October.
Bittencourt also appeared in the Champions League, coming on in the 1-0 win over Manchester City in December.
Juventus seal Peluso capture
Juventus have completed the signing of Federico Peluso from Serie A rivals Atalanta for €4.8 million.
The versatile Italian defender spent the second half of last season on loan with the Bianconeri with a view to making the deal a permanent one.
He went on to make 12 appearances, scoring once, in their Serie A title-winning triumph and has now agreed a 4-year deal with the Turin club.
Peluso, who can play at centre-back or left-back and has 3 international caps, will remain at the Juventus Stadium until 30 June 2017.
Last edited by beavis; 21-06-2013 at 07:55.
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Juventus confirm Tevez signing
Juventus have confirmed the signing of Argentine forward Carlos Tevez from Manchester City.
The move will see Tevez leave Etihad Stadium, having spent 4 seasons there following his controversial switch from city rivals Manchester United in 2009.
Tevez sparked outrage while at Etihad Stadium when he was alleged to have refused to play during a Champions League fixture at Bayern Munchen in September 2011.
Following the incident, then-City manager Roberto Mancini said the Argentinian would not play for the club again, but returned to help the club win their first Premier League title.
Tevez has notched 13 goals in 62 appearances for his country but has not featured in the side since the 2011 Copa America.
Zenit confirm Arshavin signing
Former Arsenal midfielder Andrey Arshavin has re-joined Zenit Sankt Petersburg after 4 years in Premier League.
The Russia international left Zenit in 2009 to join Arsene Wenger's side but found himself on the fringes of the first-team in the final 2 years of his stay in London, and with no offer of an extension to his contract the forward has moved back to his former club on a permanent basis.
Arshavin spent a brief loan spell back at the club during the 2011/2012 season, making 11 appearances and scoring 3 goals, but no deal could be done with Arsenal at the time to take him back to the Russian Premier League. Now, with no transfer fee involved, Zenit have moved quickly to bring the 32-year-old back on a 2-year contract.
Schalke set to sign Szalai
Schalke have agreed a deal to sign Mainz forward Adam Szalai, sporting director Horst Heldt has announced.
Szalai, who joined Mainz from Real Madrid in 2010 following a successful loan spell at the Coface Arena, is poised to move to boost Schalke's forward line as they aim to try and challenge Bayern Munchen and Borussia Dortmund at the top of the Bundesliga.
Hungary international Szalai will become the club's third signing of the off-season after Felipe Santana moved from Dortmund and Christian Clemens agreed to join from FC Koln.
Szalai made 33 appearances in all competitions for Mainz last season, scoring 15 goals.
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Swansea seal Amat deal
Swansea City have announced the signing of centre-back Jordi Amat for £2.5 million from Espanyol on a 4-year contract.
The Premier League club confirmed the deal in a statement on their website on Thursday, with Amat still to undergo a medical before the move can be formally completed.
Amat made his first-team debut for La Liga side aged just 17 before appearing on 26 occasions for them in his first full season as Espanyol secured an eighth place finish.
The 21-year-old spent last season on loan at Rayo Vallecano, where he featured 27 times.
Amat becomes manager Michael Laudrup's second signing of the off-season and follows Jose Canas in moving to the League Cup winners.
He is expected to be one of several signings for the Welsh side before the transfer deadline, with Vitesse Arnhem forward Wilfried Bony strongly linked with a move to the Liberty Stadium.
Swansea are looking to add depth to their squad ahead of a Europa League campaign in the coming season.
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Norwich agree deal for Toivonen
PSV Eindhoven director Marcel Brands has confirmed the club have reached an agreement for the sale of Ola Toivonen to Norwich City.
Toivonen has been linked with a move to the Carrow Road outfit, who have already boosted their forward line with the signing of Ricky van Wolfswinkel, for much of the off-season.
The Swedish striker has remained coy on the subject, but Brands has now revealed that the two clubs have reached a deal.
Olympiacos announce Weiss signing
Olympiacos have announced the signing of attacking midfielder Vladimir Weiss on a 3-year deal.
The 23-year-old's career to date has included spells in England, Scotland, Spain and Italy, with the Slovakia international now preparing for life in Greece.
Having risen through the ranks at Manchester City, Weiss enjoyed loan stints with Bolton, Espanyol and Glasgow Rangers, winning the Scottish Premier League and Scottish League Cup with the latter.
Pescara signed Weiss from City in August 2012 and he made 22 appearances in Serie A last season as the club finishing bottom, scoring 4 goals in the process.
Weiss has been capped 27 times at senior level for his country and joins an Olympiacos side that won the league at a canter last term with a 15-point cushion over second place PAOK.
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