Bayern Munich forward Mathys Tel has officially joined Tottenham on loan for the rest of the season. But instead he jetted in and completed a loan move that includes the option of a big-money permanent switch in the summer.
Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea were among clubs linked linked with the Frenchman in recent days. The double-deal was always regarded as a long shot and did not progress to the satisfaction of all four parties. Crystal Palace outcast Rob Holding has joined Sheffield United's promotion push for the rest of the season. The versatile ex-Arsenal defender, 29, has finally been loaned out after a woeful spell with the Eagles.
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Flamengo's Argentinian ace, 22, spent only a year with the Saints and they even loaned him out to Juventus in January The 11pm deadline passed without any recruits for his fourth-bottom Wolves squad being announced. With Wolves' defence lacking options, centre-back Nasser Djiga has come in from Red Star Belgrade with a contract until And Reims' defensive midfielder Marshall Munetsi has arrived on a three-and-a-half-year deal.
Here's the smile that says Mathys Tel has officially chosen Tottenham over a string of top Prem rivals. Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea were also linked with Tel in the past week. QPR have confirmed the arrival of injured Chelsea midfielder Harvey Vale on a long-term deal for an undisclosed fee. The Championship play-off hopefuls have brought in the ex-Watford striker, 27, on loan for the rest of the season.
Dennis' wages are thought to have proved a major stumbling block in Forest's bid to offload a player who is WAY down their pecking order. The Molineux club reportedly reckon the paperwork was tied up before 11pm - meaning there is no need for deal sheets. Birmingham midfielder Romelle Donovan, 18, has completed his move to Brentford's academy for the rest of the season. Chelsea brought in Sturge, 20, from Brighton three years ago and loaned him to Peterborough last season.
