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Latest Football Transfer News And Rumours For Thursday, 4th July, 2019
Latest Football Transfer News Across The Globe
With the transfer window officially opened in England, other European countries as well as other continents, the rush by clubs to get needed players gets fully underway as well.
Some clubs have already gotten their transfer business underway as they hope to get the best legs ahead of the next season.
Naija News presents to you all the latest gists and rumours as well as an update on completed deals here.
Man City completes Rodri signing
English Premier League champions, Manchester City have announced the signing of Rodri.
The deal was confirmed via a Tweet on Thursday morning.
✍️Done deal! Welcome to the Champions, Rodri ?
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— Manchester City (@ManCity) July 4, 2019
Frank Lampard Confirmed As Chelsea’s New Manager
English Premier League club, Chelsea on Thursday, confirmed the appointment of club legend, Frank Lampard as the new manager for the team.
The appointment comes after weeks of speculation on who will occupy the vacant seat created by the departure of Maurizio Sarri for Juventus.
Benfica signs Raul de Tomas
Benfica have completed the €20 million signing of Raul de Tomas from La Liga giants Real Madrid.
The 24-year-old striker emerged from Madrid’s youth team but never made a senior appearance.
Perez joins Leicester from Newcastle
Ayoze Perez has completed a big money move from Newcastle to Leicester.
The deal has already been confirmed.
Arsenal to launch another bid for Tierney
Arsenal are set to make another bid for Celtic left-back Kieran Tierney, the Mirror claims.
The Gunners have had one bid of £15 million ($19m) rejected and are ready to move back in with an improved bid of £22m in the coming days.
The London side hope to fight off interest from other clubs for the 22-year-old defender.
Ocampos joins Sevilla in €15 million deal
Sevilla has completed the €15 million (£13m/$17m) signing of Argentine winger Lucas Ocamposfrom Marseille.
The 24-year old left-sided player has signed a five-year contract at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium after passing a medical on Wednesday afternoon.
He becomes Sevilla’s sixth signing of the summer.
That will be all for now. Naija News will be on the ground to give you latest information on transfers across the globe as they break.
