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Villarreal sign Inter Milan wing-back Buchanan

Villarreal have successfully signed Inter Milan wing-back Taj Buchanan. He will join the team for a €1m fee with option for permanent transfer worth €13m.  Villarreal finalised the agreement for Buchanan ahead of competition from Monza, Torino and Fiorentina in Italy.  Taj has fully recovered from a leg fracture he suffered at the end of the season. He will immediately start taking orders from Marcelino, although the coach will not use him for the match against Valladolid. Instead Buchanan will watch from the box at the Estadio de La Cerámica.

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Lille forward David ready for cut-price fee as Premier League teams notified

Lille forward Jonathan David might sell for a reduced fee as the January transfer window nears its end.  David has gotten interest from some Premier League teams due to his remarkable performances for Lille.  According to Chronicle Live, an unnamed Premier League team had recently bid £10m but was rejected.  Teams that wish to reach a deal for David before the deadline, have approached Lille. The French club need Jonathan’s skills on the field more than a cut-price fee, as they hope to qualify in the Champions League.  The striker’s future is uncertain as the transfer window closes. 

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Everton to pay up to £16m for signing Charly Alcaraz, money back for club

Everton will pay close to £16m to get Charly Alcaraz permanently from Flamengo at the end of his loan contract. Alcaraz was named as a surprise prospect for Everton on Friday night, when a report came in that they had finalised a deal for him.  Flamengo confirmed those reports and explained that Charly is flying for England for a medical check up with the Toffees on Sunday. He will then sign on loan until the end of the term.  The loan contract will also cover a mandatory purchase clause, which will be activated if certain simple conditions are met. Alcaraz reportedly needs to play eight matches for the clause to activate.  The value of the clause has not yet been disclosed, although since Flamengo paid €20m to sign Alcaraz from Southamption in the summer, the amount should be around that figure. Journalist Venê Casagrande when speaking about the deal said:  “He will be bought (by Everton). Everton are obliged to buy. Flamengo have a clause there defending themselves,” he said on his YouTube channel. “The contract is a sale disguised as a loan. This happens all the time in Europe. He will be bought and it will be for, according to people inside Flamengo, for a figure that is almost the same value that Flamengo paid last year to sign Alcaraz from Southampton ($20m).”

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Agent for Barcelona attacker Fati in talks with Ajax, Besiktas

Agent Jorge Mendes is working on a transfer away for Barcelona winger Ansu Fati. Barca management have nudged Fati to join a new team this month as they want to make way in their wage bill for a late addition.  According to Relevo, Mendes is now in talks with Besiktas and Ajax about a late departure for Fati. Both teams want a loan-to-buy arrangement.  Fati, 22 has appeared in only four LaLiga appearances for Barca this term. 

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Manchester City approach FC Porto’s Nico González

Manchester City have made a formal late approach for FC Porto midfielder Nico González. But, the Premier League side does not want to trigger his release clause of €60 and will want to reduce his value.  Nico González graduated from La Masia and moved to FC Porto in the summer of 2023. Since then, the has improved his game and solidified himself as a valued member of the club, garnering attention from all over the world.  González is enjoying a fantastic season so far as he has already scored seven goals and delivered six assists in 29 matches. He averages 1.5 shots, 0.8 key passes, and 0.8 dribbles per game.  The midfielder playes a dynamic role in the midfield. He is renowned for his strategic passes and aerial presence. González is good with ball possession, makes good decisins, and has potent dribbling skills.  Manchester City have signed some remarkable talents in the winter window, but they don’t plan on stopping soon. In Rodri’s absence, their midfield is a bit weak and may need to be strengthened.  While González isn’t the perfect substitute for Rodri, his versatility and qualities can be useful. He brings various elements to Porto and can be a long-term investment for City.  Nico has one year and half left on his current contract with a release clause of €60 million. The Citizens do not want to trigger that price and will only take him if Porto can negotiate. If this happens, Porto might want to keep him as 40 percent of the price will be given to Barcelona. 

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Dorgu says goodbye to Lecce fans ahead of Manchester United transfer

Lecce wing-back Patrick Dorgu is in England for his medical with Manchester United. He was present for Lecce’s victory over Parma last night, but did not participate in the matchday team.  Lecce and United have agreed to terms over a fee for Dorgu, who travelled to Manchester early on Saturday morning.  Before then, he bid farewell to Lecce fans who also visited Parma and also had a word for reporters at the local airport. Dorgu will join the Red Devils for €38m. 

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Barcelona receive new Gavi contract

Gavi has signed a new contract with FC Barcelona. Barca confirmed that he agreed to a new deal through 2030.  The Blaugrana announced last night: “FC Barcelona and player Pablo Páez Gavira “Gavi” have reached an agreement on a new contract, with him remaining at the Club until June 30, 2030. “The Blaugrana midfielder signed his new contract today, alongside FC Barcelona President Joan Laporta, First Vice President Rafa Yuste and the Club’s Sporting Director, Anderson Luis de Souza “Deco”. Half a life with Barça… and still a long way to go. The Andalusian has literally been with Barça for half his life. “It was ten years ago, in 2015, when he left Real Betis to join La Masia, and since then he has grown as a Blaugrana, both personally and as a player. His first-team debut came on August 29, 2021, shortly after turning 17, and it was clear that nothing would discourage him from day one.”

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Tottenham Hotspur in advanced discussions with AC Milan for Tomori

Tottenham and AC Milan have finalised terms for Fikayo Tomori. The ex-Chelsea defender is discussing a return to London before Monday’s transfer deadline. Per reports by Sky Italia, Spurs and Milan agreed to a fee of €25m plus €5m in bonuses for Tomori. But presently, Tomori hasn’t concurred to the transfer. Milan will meet with Inter Milan on Sunday, with Tomori’s presence in the meeting, signifying whether he’ll stay or go. 

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Football Predictions Today: AC Milan VS Inter Milan Sure Tips

AC Milan and Inter Milan will meet in a high-profile Serie A clash on Sunday. Read our preview of Milan VS Milan.  Use MatchPlug to get the Expert Football Predictions, picks, odds, and analysis for Milan VS Milan. We are a Winning Prediction Site to get Premier League previews.  Predictions and Betting Preview For AC Milan VS Inter Milan Odds provided by 1XBet. Betting On AC Milan AC Milan delivered a huge comeback against Parma in the last Serie A round, scoring twice in stoppage time. Their win was important after being defeated by Juventus, and that victory sent them to 7th position. Unfortunately, they couldn’t maintain momentum and were beaten by Dinamo Zagreb in a midweek Champions League match.  The defeat watched them fall out of the top eight in the standings. Now, they may play a powerful opponent. The major loss for AC would be Youssouf Fofana’s absence. He was booked against Parma and will be absent due to yellow cards. Betting On Inter Milan Presently, Inter Milan are one of the most dominant clubs in the Serie A, defeating all their opponents. A remarkable win 4-0 over Lecce proved that they are one of the favourites to win the Scudetto alongside Napoli. The Champions League season became successful too for them. In eight games, they secured 19 points, finishing fourth and giving up only one goal. In the midweek, Inter defeated Monaco 3-0 at home with Lautaro Martinez scoring a hat-trick.  MatchPlug Prediction For AC Milan and Inter Milan Inter has been exceptional in the Serie A this season. Their most recent loss was in September last year, against AC at home. Since then, they have become undefeated. While they’ve had poor stats against the home side, they are in better form now. Their midfield and attack link is outstanding, while their defence is strong. The hosts on the other hand struggled, and will lose in this match.  Final Prediction: Inter Milan Moneyline. 

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Football Predictions Today: Nijmegen VS PSV Sure Tips

Unfailing in 2025, Nijmegen will host Eredivisie leaders PSV Eindhoven at Goffertstadion in today’s game week 21 match. Watch Nijmegen VS PSV.  MatchPlug has Football tips today, picks, and odds for Nijmegen VS PSV. We are a reliable Prediction Site to find Eredivisie previews.  Predictions and Betting Preview For Nijmegen VS PSV Odds provided by 1XBet. Betting On Nijmegen Nijmegen will want to exploit PSV’s Champions League appearance in midweek when they host the league leaders today. They’ll want to continue their play for the European contest. NEC ended 2024 by securing one point from an available 15 to close out the year; including a 5-0 loss from GA Eagles, 4-1 from Willem II, and a 1-1 draw with Sparta Rotterdam.  However, since the beginning of 2025, they have won matches over PEC Zwolle and Fortuna Sittard, scoring five times, sending in one in 1-0 and 4-1 wins respectively. These victories mean that Nijmegen could end gameweek 21 in the top eight, with two points separating them from Fortuna in 8th ahead of FSC playing 10th -placed Heerenveen this weekend.  Betting On PSV PSV have won all of their meetings with NEC, securing 9 victories in the past 10 games, including a 2-0 success in mid-September. Fresh off taking top spot in the Champions League as one of the seeded teams in the knockout playoffs, they are favourites to record a 17th success this season.  While Eindhoven took a dip in the Eredivisie this year, winning once in three matches, entering this match, they have scored 9 goals in their last three in all contests. They won 3-2 continental victories over Red Star Belgrade and Liverpool either side of a 3-2 Eredivisie win over NAC Breda. Add their 5-4 victory over Excelsior in mid-January, and they are confirmed entertainers.  MatchPlug Prediction For Nijmegen VS PSV  Nijmegen will score and concede in this match, giving room for PSV to deliver numerous goals here. We support the league leaders to engage in another high-scoring affair that’ll give them their 10th victory in the last 11 against the hosts.  Final Prediction: PSV Moneyline. 

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