LIVE! Transfer news and rumours: Sancho completes Man Utd loan exit, Dier to Bayern imminent

Hello and welcome to Sports Mole’s live coverage of the latest transfer news and rumours from around the world of football on Thursday, January 11.

Stick with us below to keep up to date with all of today’s transfer rumours and done deals.

Today’s key eventsJadon Sancho leaves Manchester United on loan to Borussia Dortmund
Eric Dier arrives in Germany ahead of Bayern Munich move
Napoli turn attention to Arsenal, Chelsea defenders
Saudi clubs eye double Liverpool raid

7m ago DONE DEAL

Lewis O’Donnell extends Kelty Hearts stay🤝 𝐋𝐨𝐚𝐧 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧

We’re delighted to announce that Lewis O’Donnell’s loan from Dundee United Football Club has been extended to the end of the season.

Lewis has made 20 Appearances in all competitions for the #MaroonMachine this season!

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— Kelty Hearts FC 🇱🇻 (@KeltyHeartsFC) January 11, 2024
9m ago DONE DEAL

Ipswich terminate Kyle Edwards contract

“The club and Kyle Edwards have agreed the mutual termination of his contract,” read a statement.

“Kyle joined Town in the summer of 2021, arriving on a free transfer having previously been with West Bromwich Albion.

“During his two full seasons at Portman Road, Kyle made 63 appearances in all competitions, scoring three goals, and was an important part of the Town squad which won promotion from League One in 2022-23.

“The winger spent the first half of the current campaign on loan at Oxford United, making six appearances and scoring twice for the League One club during a spell disrupted by injury, before returning to Town earlier this week.

“He departs with the club’s best wishes for the future.”

Eric Dier arrives in Germany ahead of Bayern Munich move

Tottenham Hotspur defender Eric Dier has arrived in Germany as he prepares to complete his imminent move to Bayern Munich.

The England international – whose Spurs deal expires this summer – is believed to have reached a verbal agreement with the German champions several days ago, although Tottenham refused to let him depart for free.

The Lilywhites were also determined to bring in a replacement for Dier before allowing him to end his North London stint, and they have succeeded in their endeavours by bringing in Radu Dragusin from Genoa.

Dragusin is believed to have finalised his move to Tottenham on Wednesday, and with only an official announcement left to go, the Lilywhites have given Dier the green light to head to the Allianz Arena.

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Man United confirm Jadon Sancho move to Borussia Dortmund

Manchester United have confirmed that attacker Jadon Sancho has rejoined Borussia Dortmund on loan for the rest of the 2023-24 season.

The England international returns to the Signal Iduna Park two-and-a-half years on from his permanent switch to the Red Devils, who forked out £73m for his services in the summer of 2021.

“Manchester United forward Jadon Sancho has rejoined former club Borussia Dortmund on loan until the end of the season,” the Red Devils said in a statement. “The England international of 23 caps leaves with our best wishes for the remainder of this season.”

Sancho earned a reputation as one of Europe’s finest up-and-coming attackers during his time in Germany, recording 50 goals and 64 assists in 137 games during his first spell with Dortmund, winning one DFB-Pokal crown and one German Super Cup.

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2h ago DONE DEAL

Sheffield Wednesday sign Ike Ugbo on loanWelcome to Wednesday, Iké Ugbo!#swfc pic.twitter.com/Zi3HewhiLo

— Sheffield Wednesday (@swfc) January 11, 2024
3h ago DONE DEAL

Callum Flatman joins Edinburgh City on loan from Hearts— Edinburgh City FC (@EdinburghCityFC) January 11, 2024
3h ago NEW CONTRACT

Middlesbrough hand first pro contract to Shea ConnorCongrats to Shea Connor on his first pro contract 👏 #UTB
— Middlesbrough FC (@Boro) January 11, 2024

“Teenage goalkeeper Shea Connor has signed his first professional contract with the club,” read a statement on the official Middlesbrough website.

“The 18-year-old has signed a deal until 2027 with the option of a further year.

“The contract is reward for a player who has been involved at all levels this season.

“He has played for both our Under-18s and U21s, and has also been a regular traveller with the senior squad as a back-up goalkeeper.

“Born in Stockton, Shea has been with the club’s Academy since the age of nine.”

Transfer rumours: Edwards to West Ham, Danso to Bayern, Coutinho to Inter Miami

West Ham United are reportedly considering a January move for Sporting Lisbon winger Marcus Edwards.

The 25-year-old came through the academy at West Ham’s London rivals Tottenham Hotspur, but he made just one senior appearance before making a permanent move to Sporting, where the Englishman has developed into a star player.

Since January 2022, Edwards has scored 21 goals and provided 22 assists in 91 appearances for the Portuguese giants in all competitions, including six goals and five assists in 25 games so far this season.

According to The Sun, West Ham have identified Edwards as a possible target this month, with manager David Moyes desperate to reinforce his attack after being hit with an injury crisis.

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Saudi clubs eyeing double Liverpool raid?

Clubs in the Saudi Arabia Pro League are allegedly contemplating whether to make a fresh bid for two more Liverpool players.

During the summer transfer window, the Premier League giants watched on as Jordan Henderson, Fabinho and Sadio Mane all moved to the Middle East.

As it stands, Jurgen Klopp will not be regretful over those departures with the Merseyside giants currently sitting at the top of the domestic standings.

However, given the finances on offer in Saudi Arabia, Liverpool remain at risk of losing some of their other notable squad members if fresh approaches arrive in due course.

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West Ham ‘showing interest in Chelsea defender Chalobah’

Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah has reportedly emerged as a potential transfer target for West Ham United.

Having spent much of pre-season in the team, Chalobah looked on course to make an impression under new head coach Mauricio Pochettino.

Instead, a number of defenders were drafted into the squad, leading to the academy graduate being available for transfer but failing to secure a move away from Stamford Bridge.

Since then, Chalobah has been suffering with a thigh injury and has not been available for selection, resulting in him missing out on an opportunity to stake a claim for a recall.

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Napoli ‘turn attentions to Arsenal, Chelsea defenders’

Napoli are reportedly considering separate moves for defenders at Arsenal and Chelsea respectively.

The Serie A champions are enduring a disastrous title defence thus far, already sitting 20 points adrift of leaders Inter Milan.

Walter Mazzarri – the recently-appointed head coach – is effectively tasked with trying to qualify for the Champions League, Napoli only five points adrift of fourth position.

On the back of key man Victor Osimhen accepting a new contract, Napoli are hoping to follow that with January acquisitions in a bid to improve their fortunes.

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7h ago