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#transfer

Karim Benzema took 31 minutes to open his account for Al-Hilal with a nutmeg back heel to put his new club 1-0 ahead at Al-Okhdood on Thursday. 2022 Ballon d'Or winner Benzema, who completed his move from Al-Ittihad shortly before the Saudi Pro League transfer deadline on Tuesday, produced an audacious close-range finish from Nasser Al-Dawsari's pass, sending the ball through the legs of centre-back Koray Gunter on the line before a check for offside allowed the goal.

Chelsea are plotting an ambitious move to sign Endrick from Real Madrid at the end of the season. The talented young attacker is currently on loan at Lyon and has been outstanding since his move to France. He has impressed during his loan spell, and Chelsea have made it an absolute priority to acquire the South American's signature in the summer.

Manchester United are looking to improve the attacking unit with the signing of Aleksandar Stankovic from Belgian club Club Brugge. The 20-year-old has impressed with his quality and leadership in Belgium, and Manchester United have set their sights on signing him. It remains to be seen whether they follow up on their interest with an official proposal at the end of the season. The 20-year-old is a tremendous talent with a bright future, and he could develop into a player for Manchester United. Meanwhile, Fichajes claims the player is also on Tottenham Hotspur's radar.

Minnesota United is in discussions with star Colombia forward James Rodríguez over a deal to sign the high-profile free agent, a source confirmed to ESPN. Rodríguez teased a move to an unspecified destination on Tuesday, posting a photo of himself sitting on a plane with the words, "Here we go." Minnesota's pursuit of Rodríguez was first reported by The Athletic. Rodríguez, 34, has been out of contract since December when his deal with Liga MX side León expired.

Image source, Getty Images West Ham have sold defender Anouk Denton for a club record fee of 200,000 to American side Bay FC. The 22-year-old has been a key player for the Hammers since signing permanently from Arsenal in 2023, making 67 appearances. Denton became the first West Ham player to represent the Lionesses since 1996 when she made her England debut against Ghana in December.

AFC Wimbledon have signed former Liverpool and Preston North End forward Layton Stewart on loan from Swiss Super League side FC Thun until the end of the season.

Hibernian have added tenacity and "pedigree" to their squad by signing wing-back Felix Passlack from Bochum on a deal until the summer of 2029, says head coach David Gray. The 27-year-old has arrived for an undisclosed fee and made 67 Bochum appearances after joining from Borussia Dortmund in 2023. His previous clubs include Hoffenheim, Norwich City and Fortuna Sittard, all loan spells from Dortmund.

The Black Cats have added to their influx of summer spending this month by adding 22-year-old Nilson Angulo. An Ecuador international with six goals and seven assists in the Belgian Pro League this season, Angulo is undergoing a medical overseas, according to Sky Sports, ahead of completing an initial 15 million transfer. Sunderland spent upwards of 150m in the summer transfer window, completely reshaping Regis Le Bris' promotion-winning squad.

Leeds and Daniel Farke may have kept their powder relatively dry this month when it comes to incoming transfers, but there appears to be movement imminent within the manager's family. Farke's son, Luis Engelns, represents 2. Bundesliga club FC Paderborn but is now, according to reports in Germany, on the cusp of a move to a team in a higher division. Engelns, 18, chose to take his mother's maiden name and has already taken great strides in the game, appearing over 30 times for Paderborn across all competitions.

Leicester City are exploring a move for Newcastle United defender Jamaal Lascelles, as the Foxes look to inject leadership and defensive solidity into a season that has not gone according to plan, as reported by BBC. With the club struggling to find consistency in the Championship, caretaker manager Andy King is understood to be pushing for reinforcements who can provide both immediate impact and dressing-room authority.

According to multiple sources, Liverpool have been offered a chance to sign Lutsharel Geertruida, currently playing for Sunderland on loan from RB Leipzig. The Merseysiders' back line has been severely hit by injuries, and all three players that can play on the right defensive flank are currently out of action. The season is over for Conor Bradley, Jeremie Frimpong is expected to miss several weeks, and Joe Gomez is expected to return to training in the coming days.

FC Nuremberg has made a move in the transfer market, apparently acquiring a player from FC Bayern Munich. The player is expected to arrive in Nuremberg soon - here are the details of the transfer. According to nn.de, the club seems to have reached an agreement with Javier Fernandez. FC Bayern Munich has also reportedly given the green light for a loan deal.

Inter Miami CF announced the signing of Mexico national team forward Germán Berterame from Liga MX powerhouse Monterrey. Berterame joins Lionel Messi and the reigning MLS Cup champions as a Designated Player on a contract running through 2029, with a club option for an additional year. Miami secured the deal by triggering Berterame's $15 million release clause, sources told ESPN's Lizzy Becherano.

I am really happy and incredibly proud to be a Manchester City player. This move feels like the culmination of all the hard work I have put into my career. I am now at the best club in England and part of an unbelievable squad of players. It feels good to be able to say that. I want to grow as a player and a person, and I know at this club that's going to happen. I love football - it has given me so much for so long - and to be able to continue my development at Manchester City is a really special moment for me and my family. I absolutely cannot wait to get started now. I want to meet my teammates, train hard, understand what the manager expects of me and then show the City fans what I can do.

Evann Guessand will join Crystal Palace on loan from Aston Villa in the final days of the January transfer window, according to . The 24-year-old attacker travelled to London on Thursday and will undergo a medical on Friday. Juventus made a late enquiry for Guessand, but it was too late. The Ivory Coast international will initially join Palace on a loan deal, which has an obligatory clause of £28million should he make a certain number of appearances for the London club.

Obviously I could do better, I could do worse. I'm pretty happy. The most important thing was to set up outside of the pitch with my teammates, that's a big thing. Everything I do outside with my teammates, training, I think I've settled in well and that helps me to perform so I would say I'm happy but I'm hungry for more and I expect more from myself so I have to keep working.

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Malaga are interested in signing Newcastle United midfielder Alfie Harrison. According to Sky Sports, they are hoping to sign the 20-year-old midfielder this month. The player will be out of contract in the summer, and it would be ideal for Newcastle to sell him now rather than lose him for free. That said, they have the option to extend the deal for another year. It remains to be seen whether Newcastle are prepared to take up the opportunity and extend his stay at the club.

Mayenda has made 15 appearances across all competitions for Sunderland this season, but most of them have come as a substitute. He needs to play more often at this stage of his career, and moving away from the English club could be ideal for him. He is a young player with a lot of promise, and he could develop into a quality striker with the right guidance and regular opportunities.