Loan with Option to Buy Deal Nears Completion; Personal Terms Next. AS Roma are on the verge of securing Giacomo Raspadori from Atlético Madrid, with an improved offer now bringing the clubs close to full agreement. Reliable journalist Matteo Moretto reports the deal is structured as a loan with an option to buy (figures around €4-5m loan fee + €20-25m option, potentially obligatory under conditions). The 25-year-old Italian international (31 caps, 6 goals) – who joined Atlético from Napoli in summer 2025 for ~€30m – has struggled for minutes under Diego Simeone, scoring sparingly amid competition from Julián Álvarez, Griezmann,…
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£33.5m Deal Agreed with Personal Terms Signed; Medical Underway. Crystal Palace have secured one of the January window’s biggest deals, signing Brennan Johnson from Tottenham Hotspur for £33.5m, with Fabrizio Romano issuing the famous “Here we go” on January 2, 2026. Personal terms are fully agreed on a long-term contract, and the first part of the medical is taking place right now – official announcement expected imminently once final checks are complete. The 23-year-old Welsh international (28 caps, 3 goals) – who joined Spurs from Nottingham Forest for £47.5m in 2023 – scored the winning goal in Tottenham’s 2025 Europa…
€17m Permanent Deal with Add-Ons and Sell-On Clause Confirmed. Sporting CP have secured the permanent signing of Brazilian teenager Luis Guilherme from West Ham United, with Fabrizio Romano issuing the famous “Here We Go!” confirmation on January 2, 2026. The deal – a straight permanent transfer – carries a total package worth up to €17m, including add-ons. West Ham will also benefit from a sell-on clause, protecting future value on the highly-rated talent. Luis Guilherme, 18, joined West Ham from Palmeiras in summer 2024 for ~€30m + add-ons but struggled for consistent minutes under Julen Lopetegui and later Graham Potter,…
Israeli Goalkeeper Arrives with €8.5m Buy Option. Southampton have secured their first January signing with Daniel Peretz completing his medical, sealing a loan move from Bayern Munich with an €8.5m buy option. The 25-year-old Israeli international’s loan at Hamburger SV was terminated early due to limited minutes (just cup games). Peretz, who joined Bayern from Maccabi Tel Aviv in 2023 (€5m), seeks regular play to boost his career and Israel national team prospects. Southampton, mid-table in the Championship, add depth/competition behind Gavin Bazunu and Alex McCarthy under manager Tonda Eckert.
Ecuadorian Centre-Back Set for January Move as Reds Strengthen Defence. Liverpool are reportedly advancing towards signing Joel Ordóñez, the highly-rated 21-year-old centre-back from Club Brugge, in the January 2026 transfer window. Sources in Ecuador (including Bolavip and Expreso) claim negotiations have intensified, with the Reds now frontrunners after Chelsea withdrew from the race. A fee of £35-43m (€40m+) is mentioned, potentially making it one of the most expensive outgoing transfers in Belgian league history. Profile: Joel Leandro Ordóñez Guerrero Ordóñez broke through at Independiente del Valle before €4m move to Brugge. He’s been a regular this season, impressing in Pro…
€5m Bid Deemed “Unacceptable” by Czech Club; Player Keen on Move. West Ham United have made an opening bid for prolific Nigerian striker Rafiu Durosinmi from Viktoria Plzen, but the offer falls short of the Czech club’s valuation. Reports from iSport.cz and Daily Post Nigeria (January 1, 2026) state the Hammers tabled €5m (£4.3m), described as “unacceptable” by Plzen, who demand significantly more for the 22-year-old. Earlier UK sources (late December 2025) suggested bids around £11-12m (~€13-14m), with competition from Stuttgart, Lazio, and others. The lower figure may reflect ongoing negotiations or a testing-the-waters approach amid West Ham’s need for…
18-Year-Old Al Ahly Striker Arrives on Free Loan with €1.5m Buy Option + Bonuses. Hamza Abdel Karim is heading to Barcelona, becoming the first Egyptian player in the club’s history, as exclusively reported by journalist Ismael Mahmoud (@ismaeelmahmoudd) on January 1, 2026. The 18-year-old Al Ahly striker (born January 1, 2008 – turning 18 today!) joins on a free loan until the end of the season, with a purchase option around €1.5m + bonuses and a 15% sell-on clause for Al Ahly. Abdel Karim – a prolific youth international who shone at U17 tournaments – reportedly “pushed hard” for the…
Warm Wishes and Renewed Commitment as a New Year Begins. As the calendar turns, Sportblits warmly greets its audience with heartfelt Happy New Year 2026 wishes, extending gratitude and good tidings to its esteemed readers, clients, and business partners as the new year dawns. (sportblits.com) The message emphasizes blessings for a successful and fulfilling 2026, celebrating past collaboration while looking ahead to a year of growth, innovation, and shared success. Sportblits also uses this moment to reaffirm its commitment to delivering credible news, insightful analysis, and engaging sports content throughout the coming year, a promise made possible by the ongoing…
Brazilian Icon Commits to Boyhood Club Ahead of 2026 World Cup Push. Neymar Jr has agreed to a one-year contract extension with Santos FC, keeping the Brazilian superstar at his boyhood club until December 2026, as confirmed by multiple sources including Fabrizio Romano and Globo Esporte on December 31, 2025. The 33-year-old, who returned to Santos in early 2025 after his Al-Hilal stint, had a contract expiring at the end of 2025. This renewal – shifting from previous short-term deals – ensures continuity beyond the 2026 World Cup, allowing Neymar to focus on regaining full fitness and earning a Brazil…
Surprise Permanent Deal Agreed; Medical Imminent for Club Legend. Brighton & Hove Albion have pulled off a stunning coup, agreeing a permanent deal to bring back club legend Pascal Groß from Borussia Dortmund, just 17 months after selling him. Fabrizio Romano gave the famous “Here We Go!” confirmation on December 31, 2025: verbal agreement reached, with medical scheduled in the next 48 hours. The fee is reported around €1.5-2m (potentially +€1m add-ons) – a bargain for the 34-year-old versatile midfielder who became a Brighton icon over seven years (261 apps, 32 goals, 52 assists, all-time PL top scorer until recently…