Новости за 30.01.2020

Nottingham Forest have signed Cameroon defender Gaetan Bong from Brighton for an undisclosed fee.The 31-year-old has joined up with the Forest squad ahead of Saturdays Sky Bet Championship trip to Birmingham.Bong spent four and a half years at Brighton after moving on a free transfer from Wigan in 2015.The left-back helped the Seagulls to promotion in 2017 and was a regular in their first two seasons back in the top flight but has since slipped down the pecking order.Bong, who has 16 Cameroon caps... Читать дальше...

Lionel Messi was back to his best to help Barcelona cruise into the Copa del Rey quarter-finals with a 5-0 thrashing of Leganes.After firing a blank in the weekend defeat to Valencia in LaLiga, the Argentinian was involved in every goal at the Nou Camp and struck a brace on a comfortable evening.Before captain Messi had found the net, Frenchmen Antoine Griezmann and Clement Lenglet had put the home side in control of the last-16 tie with first-half efforts against their divisional rivals.It took... Читать дальше...

Reading have signed Brazilian midfielder Felipe Araruna on a two-and-a-half-year deal from Sao Paulo.The 23-year-old, who is primarily a defensive midfielder but can also operate in other positions, is the Royals first signing of the January transfer window.Manager Mark Bowen said: Felipe looks like a really bright, young talent who can play in two or three different positions right-back, on the right side of midfield and as a defensive central midfielder.Hes got those Brazilian qualities the ball is his friend. Читать дальше...

Newcastle have signed England left-back Danny Rose on loan from Tottenham until the end of the season.The Magpies have announced the 29-year-old has become their third January recruit following the arrival of Nabil Bentaleb and Valentino Lazaro.Rose will be eligible to make his debut in Saturdays Premier League game against Norwich at St James Park.Squad number? 28Available for Saturday? Danny Rose could make his debut for #NUFC at St. James' Park against Norwich City this weekend! pic.twitter.com/BFnCvQhDA3... Читать дальше...

Manchester United have made Sporting Lisbon midfielder Bruno Fernandes one of the most expensive signings in the Premier Leagues January transfer window.The Portugal star is understood to have cost an initial 46.6million, ranking him sixth among January signings with the potential for add-ons to lift him even higher.Here, the PA news agency looks at the months big-money deals including several successes and one memorable flop.1 Virgil Van DijkThe 2019 UEFA Mens Player of the Year was Virgil Van Dijk. Читать дальше...

Livingston have loaned forward Scott Tiffoney to Ayr for the rest of the season.The 21-year-old former Morton player has made 11 appearances this season.A Livi statement read: The club continue to look at options for strengthening the current squad and remain hopeful of adding to the group to fill the void left by Scott going on loan.(function(i,s,o,g,r,a,m){i['GoogleAnalyticsObject']=r;i[r]=i[r]||function(){ (i[r].q=i[r].q||[]).push(arguments)},i[r].l=1*new Date();a=s.createElement(o), m=s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];a.async=1;a.src=g;m.parentN

St Mirren boss Jim Goodwin insists Lee Hodson has not been brought back to Paisley to be Paul McGinns replacement because Ryan Flynn has already taken that slot.McGinn is on his way for a medical with Hibernian after the clubs struck a deal on a fee for the 29-year-old right-back.But while Hodson who has returned to Saints on a six-month loan from Gillingham also made his name at Rangers and Northern Ireland playing in that position, Goodwin plans instead to use him to plug the gap left by midfielder... Читать дальше...

QPR have allowed defender Toni Leistner to depart the club to sign for Cologne on loan until the end of the season.The 29-year-old has struggled for minutes over the last month and returns to his native Germany to play in the Bundesliga.At this stage of the season Toni wants assurances about first-team football and that is something we cannot guarantee any player, QPR manager Mark Warburton told the official club website.It is about being honest with the players and if any individual is not satisfied... Читать дальше...

Police and the Football Association are investigating a number of alleged incidents of crowd disorder during Wednesdays derby clash between Manchester City and Manchester United.Greater Manchester Police has also confirmed a 43-year-old man was arrested at the Etihad Stadium on suspicion of possessing a flare.The PA news agency understands police are now working with City to identify any offences or offenders during and after the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg. The FA is also understood to be... Читать дальше...

Hamilton head coach Brian Rice hopes to put five years of gambling hell behind him after accepting an immediate five-game ban for breaching betting rules.The Accies boss has owned up to breaching Scottish footballs strict betting regulations in a bid to beat his demons.Making an emotional address outside Hampden after accepting his Scottish Football Association punishment, he said: Im a compulsive gambler who hasnt gambled today. Im taking it one day at a time.The 56-year-old admitted breaking the... Читать дальше...

Hearts manager Daniel Stendel hopes to sign midfielder Marcel Langer from Schalke but admits the transfer window is proving frustrating.Stendel is aiming to sign the 22-year-old before Fridays deadline after previously bringing in Donis Avdijaj and Liam Boyce, who netted a debut winner against Rangers.I know him and I think he can help us, Stendel said.My experience in transfer windows was never like this window. I have never been so involved in talks and signing players.You think you sign a player... Читать дальше...

Watford have been handed a major boost in their scrap for Premier League survival with the return of Danny Welbeck from injury.The former Manchester United and Arsenal forward has been sidelined for more than three months with a hamstring problem, but he will be in Nigel Pearsons squad for Watfords home clash against Everton at Vicarage Road on Saturday.Welbecks comeback will be welcome news to Pearson as he bids to ensure Watfords top-flight status.The Hornets have slipped back into the relegation places following a late defeat at Aston Villa... Читать дальше...

Last night againstWest Ham markedan impressivepoint of Liverpool'scampaign: they have nowbeaten every other team in the league this season.So, until Jurgen Klopp's tricky Redslose a game of football, we're probably all going to be hearing a lot about the potential they have for an unbeaten season.Should Liverpool become immortal come May, they won't be the only team to have done it - yes, we know you're thinking of that one, but we've got a few more for you.Across Europe, some of the Champions League's... Читать дальше...

Roma aren't averse to a strange transfer, are they?Not content with securing Chris Smalling on loan in the summer - which actually proved to be a decent piece of business - the Italian giants are now enquiring about Fulham's Cyrus Christie, if reports are to be believed. They even offered Jack Rodwell a trialnot so long ago- here atFourFourTwo, we'd love to see who else has a fileon Roma's scouting floppy disks.But the Stadio Olimpico isn't the only stadium to have welcomed a bizarre coup. Check... Читать дальше...

Aaron Cresswell saw enough in West Hams 2-0 defeat by Liverpool to suggest they can climb away from relegation trouble this season.The Hammers limited Liverpools chances and created a few decent opportunities of their own, but ultimately Mohamed Salahs penalty and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlains second-half strike secured yet another victory for the runaway leaders.It means West Ham remain above the bottom three only on goal difference, and they face a crunch visit from fellow strugglers Brighton on Saturday.How... Читать дальше...

It's understood Manchester United are keen to add another midfielderfollowing the capture ofSporting Lisbon's Bruno Fernandes.However, the search is likely to extend into the summer as the transfer window nearsclosing time.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer feels his central options are thin on the ground following injuries to Paul Pogba and Scott McTominay.Pogba's future at Old Trafford is also shrouded in doubt and if he leaves the club come summer, Ed Woodward et al will be hunting for a replacement.Barcelona's... Читать дальше...

Willian has played a key role in Frank Lampard's Chelsea team so far this season, featuring 23 times in the Premier League.The 31-year-old has lent some experience to a young Blues side that currently sit in fourth spot, six points clear of fifth.But Lampard will be hoping the club stay firm if Barcelona lodge theofficial bid being prepared, according to Sky Sports.The bid is reported to be worth£20m and comes as La Blaugrana seek to strengthen their attack following aninjury to Luis Suarez.Suarez... Читать дальше...

It looks like the longest transfer saga of January 2020 is to be concluded – Bruno Fernandes should be a Manchester United player soon. Emphasis on "should" – there's still time for Barcelona to gazump Ed Woodward.Ever since Sir Alex Ferguson cleared his desk in 2013, the arrivals lounge at Manchester airport has been a curious sight. World Cup winners, Hollywood playmakers, multi-million-pound defenders, even Fabian Delph - and that's just the players who signed for City.We want you to cast your mind back... Читать дальше...

Wolves have completed the signing of Portuguese winger Daniel Podence from Olympiacos on a four-and-a-half-year deal.The fee is understood to be 17million, which makes the 24-year-old the third most expensive signing in the clubs history behind Raul Jimenez (32million) and Adama Traore (18million).Podence becomes the 10th Portuguese player within manager Nuno Espirito Santos current squad and is part of the same Sporting Lisbon academy that produced goalkeeper Rui Patricio and midfielder Joao Moutinho.Podence... Читать дальше...

Rangers defender Matt Polster has vowed to make the most of the second chance he has been given by Steven Gerrard.The USA international looked set to be part of Gerrards January clear-out having struggled for first-team action since arriving 12 months ago.Livingston were rumoured to be monitoring his situation, while a move back to the MLS was mooted as it appeared the former Chicago Fire mans stint in Scotland was coming to an end.But with skipper James Tavernier out injured and rival right-back Jon Flanagan low on form... Читать дальше...

Christian Eriksen became the latest Premier League star to swap the grey skies of Blighty for la dolce vita when he secured a move from Tottenham to Inter Milan this week.The Dane followed what has become a well-worn path since last summer, when there was something of an exodus of players heading from England to Italy.This month alone, Eriksen has joined Ashley Young, Asmir Begovic and Victor Moses in starting a Serie A adventure.But what about those who made the move last summer – have they flopped or flourished so far?Aaron RamseyClub... Читать дальше...

Gary Lineker has praised both Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola but says he finds the Liverpool manager "more engaging".Klopp's sidemoved 19 points clear at the top of the Premier League table after beatingWest Ham on Wednesday.Guardiola has already conceded defeat in the title race, despite having won the league with Manchester City in each of the last two seasons.And Lineker believes both managers have raised the bar in England's top flight in recent years."We’re seeing football that’s unprecedented for a variety of reasons but... Читать дальше...

Pablo Mari says it is a "great achievement" for him to earn a move to Arsenal.Mikel Arteta's side completed the signing of the defender from Flamengo in an initial loan deal on Wednesday.Arsenal have paid £4m to borrow the Spaniard until the end of the season, when they will have the opportunity to buy him outright for a further £8m.Mari arrives at the Emirates Stadium having recently won the Copa Libertadores with Flamengo.Before moving to Brazil in 2019, the central defender spent three years on... Читать дальше...

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has dismissed criticism of Paul Pogba's commitment to Manchester United.Pogba has endured an injury-hit campaign and been restricted to only five Premier League starts in 2019/20.The France international is nearing a return from an ankle problem following surgery, and Solskjaer has leapt to the defence of the midfielder after he was accused of lacking commitment to the club.“Paul has had a terrible season with injuries and he is desperate to play football," he said."So if there... Читать дальше...

Manchester United’s lack of a director of football has been a theme in these columns and it was most recently discussed here, last week.In the meantime, the club have been engaged in an exhausting pursuit of Bruno Fernandes, the Portuguese midfielder who became a United player with just hours of the January window left to spare. The negotiations followed a familiar pattern: initial interest, a lengthy impasse, and then a quick resolution following rumours of interest from other clubs.What Fernandes is actually worth is very difficult to say... Читать дальше...