Report: Morten Hjulmand set for Atletico Madrid move from Sporting CP
Atletico Madrid are reportedly closing in on the signing of Sporting CP captain Morten Hjulmand after reaching an agreement for the Denmark international.
Report: Benfica step up move for Bayern Munich midfielder Joao Palhinha
Reports in Portugal claim Benfica are ready to bid 25 million euros for the defensive midfielder.
The proposed deal is expected to include 20 million euros paid up front, with a further five million euros in performance-related bonuses.
Another option being discussed is a loan agreement. Under that proposal, Benfica would pay a 10 million euro loan fee before completing a compulsory permanent transfer worth 15 million euros at the end of the season.
Palhinha is expected to leave Bayern after spending last season on loan at Tottenham Hotspur. The Premier League club decided against triggering their 30 million euro option to sign him on a permanent basis.
Sporting CP, where Palhinha began his professional career, have also been linked with the midfielder. However, reports suggest their interest has faded because they are unwilling to meet the player's salary demands.
Adeyemi snubs new Dortmund deal, agrees Barca move
Borussia Dortmund and Germany striker Karim Adeyemi has reportedly snubbed a new contract with the German side and agreed personal terms with Barcelona.
Besiktas have signed Bayern Munich goalkeeper Alexander Nubel
Alexander Nubel has completed his move from Bayern Munich to Turkish giants Besiktas, bringing an end to his five-year spell with the Bundesliga champions.
Geovany Quenda completes Chelsea move after breakthrough at Sporting
Chelsea have completed the signing of highly-rated Portuguese winger Geovany Quenda from Sporting CP, with the 19-year-old putting pen to paper on a six-year contract that will keep him at Stamford Bridge until 2034.