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Manchester United have confirmed the signing of Alex Telles from Porto and have reached an agreement to sign 18-year-old Atalanta winger Amad Traoré for € 30 million plus accessories.
United have also signed free agent forward Edinson Cavani to a one-year deal, but have ended talks on the loan of Ousmane Dembélé from Barcelona on a busy deadline day for Ole Gunnar Solskjær’s side.
Brazilian left-back Telles, 27, signed a four-year deal with an option for another season after United struck a deal with the Portuguese champions over the weekend.
“Joining a club with the prestige of Manchester United is a great honor,” said Telles. “You have to work hard to get to this point in your career and now that I come to this club, I can promise you that I will give everything in my heart to be successful here.
“I won many trophies at FC Porto and I want to continue that at United. The coach has a clear plan and direction for this team and I can’t wait to put on the famous jersey.
Solskjær added: “He is a player we have been following for some time and his performances over the last few years are exactly what we are looking for. He is a fighter and a winner and will add real determination and competence to the team. “
Traoré was heading to Parma on loan (the club had announced the transfer on its social media channels) before United made their move early on the deadline day.
The Ivorian winger, who scored in his Serie A debut last season, will join United in January with a pending work permit. He has been on the bench during all three of Atalanta’s Serie A games this season.
Atalanta forward Papu Gómez recently said about Traoré: “He is a future star, believe me. During our training sessions he plays like Messi! You can’t stop him, it’s incredible, our center-backs have serious problems when Traore´ is on the field. . . it’s fantastic! “
Negotiations on a one-season loan contract for French striker Dembélé are understood to have ended despite the 23-year-old not training on Monday.
Dembélé was believed to be open to the move despite being told last week that it is part of Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman’s plans and that United targeted the former Borussia Dortmund winger after the club German refused to reduce the price they were asking for Jadon Sancho.
United’s initial loan offer for Ismaïla Sarr that could have seen the Senegal forward move to Old Trafford for £ 45 million next summer with a permanent deal is understood to have been rejected by Watford, and United has yet to return. with a new offer.
Arsenal They have met Thomas Partey Termination clause of 50 million euros and is expected to complete the signing of the Atlético de Madrid player on Monday night.
Unless there is a last minute problem, Party, a long-term goal for Arsenal, will complete his transfer activity for this window and give Mikel Arteta’s midfield a significant boost.
Arsenal had been struggling to secure Partey or another possible acquisition, Houssem Aouar de Lyon, but informed La Liga of its intention to pay the release fee on Monday. In Spain, compliance with a termination clause effectively prevents negotiations with the selling club; Atlético have been informed that Arsenal have paid, as necessary, a lump sum and Arteta is likely to keep his man.
Partey is believed to have a medical exam scheduled in Madrid and the loose ends will be tied up Monday night. Partey would sign a four-year deal worth about £ 230,000 a week and receive a seven-figure subscription fee.
One of Arsenal’s midfielders, Matteo Guendouzi, has signed for Hertha Berlin on loan for a season. Guendouzi has been in disgrace since June and Arteta, exasperated by various player problems, has wanted to move on. It is understood that Hertha has paid a commission on the loan, but there is no obligation to purchase.
Meanwhile, Republic of Ireland midfielder Josh cullen has joined the Belgian side Anderlecht for € 880,000 on a permanent move from West Ham. The 24-year-old spent the last two seasons on loan at Charlton.
– Tutor and agencies
