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Chelsea need ‘one or two players’ if transfer ban can be overturned – Maurizio Sarri

Mark Donaldson and Shaka Hislop look at how Chelsea’s starting XI should look after their appeal against a two-window transfer ban was rejected by FIFA.

After Chelsea guaranteed themselves Champions League football with a win over Watford, the FC crew examine the overall success of their season.
Chelsea need to sign “only one or two players” to bolster their squad for the next season if they manage to overturn or postpone FIFA’s one-year transfer ban, manager Maurizio Sarri has said.
The world football governing body on Wednesday upheld Chelsea’s transfer ban after they were found guilty of breaching rules on the transfer and registration of overseas players under the age of 18.
Chelsea refuted FIFA’s findings and said they would appeal the decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport…

Edgar Castillo traded to Revolution; Kelyn Rowe goes to Sporting KC; Diego Rubio to Rapids

Edgar Castillo will head to the New England Revolution, Kelyn Rowe will go to Sporting Kansas City, and Diego Rubio will play for Colorado Rapids following two trades on Tuesday involving the three clubs.
The Revolution acquired Castillo for Rowe from Colorado. The Rapids then sent Rowe, $200,000 in general allocation money, and $100,000 in target allocation money to Kansas City for Rubio.
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Castillo made 28 starts for Colorado under Anthony Hudson in his debut MLS season following a long career in…

Brighton sign South African striker Percy Tau

Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion have announced the signing of forward Percy Tau from South African champions Mamelodi Sundowns.
Tau has signed a four-year deal with the south coast side, who confirmed him as their seventh capture of the transfer window on Friday. He will be sent out on loan to gain experience and acclimatise to Europe.
“Going out on loan is always good to help a player develop and get better. It’s new for me to be in Europe, and I’ll get to work on myself and a few things…

Where will Daniel Arzani go?

Looking at some of the suitors for the Socceroo starlet after his promising World Cup campaign.

Transfer Window: United’s Sanchez coup, Coutinho woe for Liverpool, Chelsea chaos

The FC crew discuss the January transfer window and grade the top moves.

The transfer window is closed, so who will be happy with their business and who has work to do? ESPN FC’s club correspondents discuss a chaotic month.

MAN CITY
Rate the window: 6/10
Manchester City wanted a centre-back in the summer and were delighted to finally land Athletic Bilbao defender Aymeric Laporte 18 months after he turned them down. The elegant, ball-playing defender looks a perfect fit for a Pep Guardiola side and, at just 23, he could form a long-term partnership with John Stones,…

Transfer Window: United’s Sanchez coup, Coutinho woe for Liverpool, Chelsea chaos

The FC crew rate the latest rumours, including Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to Arsenal and Edin Dzeko to Chelsea.
With deadline day looming, what could happen in the final days of the window? It’s been a huge month for clubs in the Premier League with some big-name arrivals and departures.
How has the month gone? ESPN FC’s club correspondents rate their club’s business and look ahead to deadline day.
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Rate the window so far: 7/10.  Manchester City missed out on prime target Alexis Sanchez but their principled stance on refusing to pay the Chile international’s huge financial package (signing-on…

Chelsea target Edin Dzeko affected by transfer talk: Roma coach Di Francesco

The ESPN FC crew rate the Edin Dzeko to Chelsea rumour as well as the rest of the Blues’ targets.

The ESPN FC crew rate the Edin Dzeko to Chelsea rumour as well as the rest of the Blues’ targets.
Roma coach Eusebio Di Francesco admits Edin Dzeko has been affected by reports Chelsea want to sign the striker in the transfer window.
Dzeko’s agent Irfan Redzepagic is reportedly in London to hold talks with the Premier League champions, who are closing in on a deal to sign his Roma teammate Emerson Palmieri and have granted Kenedy permission to join Newcastle on loan in anticipation of the left-back’s arrival.
Di Francesco says he will have to check on Dzeko’s mental state…

Aaron Lennon raring to go after leaving Everton for Burnley

Take a look back at every goal from the weekend in the Premier League, including Sergio Aguero’s perfect hat trick in his 200th league match.
Aaron Lennon believes he still has plenty to offer after joining Burnley from Everton for an undisclosed fee.
Lennon played 77 matches for the Toffees but the arrival of Theo Walcott last week pushed him further down the pecking order at Goodison Park and he is now looking for a fresh start at Turf Moor.
BREAKING: @AaronLennon12 joins the Clarets on permanent deal from @Everton. Welcome aboard. Read: https://t.co/EgdqN3uxqF pic.twitter.com/8okucQc7Cz— Burnley FC (@BurnleyOfficial) 23 January 2018

“I think I’ve still got a lot to offer. I am only 30 and I still want to play at the highest level,” the former England international, who missed the final three months of last season with 

Inter Milan make loan offer for Liverpool striker Sturridge – sources

Liverpool suffered a 1-0 defeat at Swansea on Monday night.

Liverpool suffered a 1-0 defeat at Swansea on Monday night.
Inter Milan have made a loan offer for Daniel Sturridge that is still under consideration from Liverpool, a source has told ESPN FC.
Liverpool are prepared to sanction Sturridge’s departure from Anfield in this transfer window, but only if it is considered to be a worthwhile offer.
Inter Milan have backed up their interest in the 28-year-old with the proposal of a loan that could potentially lead to a permanent transfer. La Liga side Sevilla are also monitoring the situation, sources have said.

De Gea, Courtois lurking as Navas’ future remains unclear after Kepa deal

The ESPN FC crew discuss the latest transfer rumours, including Eden Hazard to Real Madrid.
Confirmation on Monday Kepa Arrizabalaga had extended his contract with Athletic Bilbao provided some momentary relief for Madrid No.1 Keylor Navas, although a debate quickly started regarding which of David De Gea, Thibaut Courtois and Jan Oblak the Bernabeu outfit will try and sign this summer.
Kepa, 23, was widely expected to join Madrid, with the Spain international having reportedly undergone a medical in the Spanish capital on Jan. 4, and the Bernabeu hierarchy’s plan to trigger…

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