The Courier & Advertiser (Fife Edition)
Telles and Cavani join Man United
Ma n c h e s t e r United signed Uruguay striker Edinson Cavani and Brazil defender Alex Telles as they moved to strengthen their squad in the wake of Sunday’s 6-1 humiliation by Tottenham.
Cavani, who has signed a one-year contract with the option to extend for a further year, moves to Old Trafford on a free transfer following his release from Paris St Germain.
Cavani said on the club website: “Ma n c h e s t e r United is one of the greatest clubs in the world, so it is a real honour to be here. I’ve worked really hard during the time off and I feel eager to compete and represent this incredible club.
“I have played in front of some of the most passionate suppor ters in football during my career and I know that it will be the same in Manchester. I cannot wait to experience the O ld Tr a f fo rd atmosphere, when it is safe for the fans to return.”
United are understood to h av e agreed a fee of £13.5 million plus £1.8m in potential add-ons with the Portuguese club for leftback Telles.
Telles told his new club’s website: “To join a club with the prestige of Manchester United is a huge honour.
“You have to work hard to get to this moment in your career and now I am coming to this club, I can promise that I will give everything in my heart to be a success here.”
United have also reached an agreement to sign 18-year-old Atalanta winger Amad Diallo, who will join the club in January subject to a medical, personal terms and a work permit, and another w i n g e r, Facundo Pellistri, from Penarol.
In addition, Sochaux cen t re -back W i l ly Kambwala will join the Under-18s squad, while Chr is Sma l l ing has completed a permanent move to Roma.
Arsenal h av e signed Thomas Pa r t e y after Atletico Madrid announced the midfielder’s reported £45m release clause was met by the Gunners with minutes to spare on transfer deadline day.
The 27-year-old Ghana international played 35 times last season for Atletico, wh o s ay the Gunners put in a bid that matched his release clause with just 32 minutes remaining in the window.
Ur u g u a y midfielder Lucas Torreira has moved in the opposite direction, joining the LaLiga club on a season-long loan.
Arsenal midfielder Matteo Guendouzi joined Bundesliga’s Hertha Berlin on loan for the season.
The France Under-21 international made 82 appearances since joining the London club from Lorient two years ago but has found himself surplus to requirements under Mikel Arteta this season.
Southampton sealed a deal with Everton to bring Theo Walcott back after the Merseyside club landed Ben Godfrey from Norwich and Sweden international goalkeeper Robin Olsen.
The Canaries announced they had received a clubrecord fee for Godfrey, whose deal ties him to the Premier League leaders until the end of June 2025.
The 22-year-old made 30 appearances for relegated Norwich in the top flight last season.
Leeds signed Rennes winger Raphinha, subject to international clearance.
Tottenham allowed Ryan Sessegnon to jo in Bunde s l iga ou t f i t Hoffenheim on loan for the rest of the season, while Wolves defender Ruben Vinagre completed a loan move to Olympiacos.
Chelsea midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko joined Napoli on loan and Southampton allowed Sofiane Boufal and Guido Carrillo to leave on free transfers, to Angers and Elche respectively, while defender Wesley Hoedt rejoined Lazio on loan.
Leicester forward Rachid Ghezzal joined Besiktas on a season- long loan and West Ham released Jack Wilshere, bringing to an end an injur y- hit two seasons at the club.