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#transfer

Ninety-three minutes into the penultimate away game of Sporting Lisbon's 2022-23 season, teenager Youssef Chermiti turns in the fourth goal of a convincing win for Ruben Amorin's side at Pacos de Ferreira. Twenty-eight months, 25 games and two-big money transfers later, the young Portuguese forward is yet to score again. So why have Rangers sealed a deal worth a reported 10m, external to bring the 21-year-old from Everton to Ibrox?

Frimpong, who was signed in the summer to replace homegrown talent Trent Alexander-Arnold, has had to watch from the sidelines in recent weeks and wasn't part of the Netherlands squad for their World Cup qualifiers against Poland and Lithuania. It cost Liverpool around 30m to secure Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen on a five-year deal, and the player is currently regarded as one of the best right-backs in the world by FourFourTwo.

Atletico Madrid are reportedly preparing to seriously step up their interest in a potential transfer move for Aston Villa central midfielder Youri Tielemans. The Belgium international has mostly been a key player during his time at Villa Park, having previously also impressed during a spell at Leicester City. According to Fichajes, Tielemans could now be set to earn himself a big move to La Liga, with Atletico prepared to make an offer for the 28-year-old.

Tottenham Hotspur are exploring a move for the Sunderland defender Dennis Cirkin when the transfer window reopens in January, as per TBR. They are looking to add to the homegrown quota at the club, and bringing the 23-year-old back to the club would be ideal for them. Cirkin came through the ranks at Tottenham, and he has done quite well for Sunderland. Tottenham have tried to sign Cirkin in the past as well.

Liverpool's landmark signing of Alexander Isak, sealed on deadline day in a British-record move worth 125 million (rising to nearly 130 million including bonuses), was far from straightforward. Behind the scenes, the club's sports science department played a crucial role in overcoming serious fitness concerns about the Swedish striker, according to Express. Isak's injury record raised inevitable alarm bells in Merseyside.

"It feels amazing. I'm so excited," said the 22-year-old.

I am really happy to be here and can't wait to get started,

But when I spoke to Bayern, I told them that the deal with Betis was 95% complete, and that I would honour my word. I would do so out of respect and love and because I know that I am very happy here. I don't know if they were offering me €7 million ($8.15m) [in wages]. With all respect I have for Bayern, which is a world-class club, I am at ease with the decision I've taken. I don't know what will happen in the future but I feel very calm about the decision I've taken.

Earlier this week, Disasi was reported to be leaning toward a move away from Stamford Bridge in search of more consistent minutes and the opportunity to re-establish himself in Ligue 1. Axel Disasi was close to joining AS Monaco AS Monaco had prepared the ground for his return, and negotiations seemed to be progressing positively. There was also concrete interest from Bournemouth, but in the end, circumstances outside his direct control played the decisive role.

The 32-year-old Brazil goalkeeper signed for City from Benfica in 2017 and won 18 major honours including six Premier League titles, two FA Cups, four League Cups and a Champions League. The Brazilian also won the Golden Glove award three times. He has been on the bench so far this season after City re-signed James Trafford from Burnley, and his exit could see City announce the arrival of Italy international Gianluigi Donnarumma.

Image source, Getty Images Scotland striker Kevin Nisbet has returned to Aberdeen from Millwall for a fee in the region of 300,000 and on a three-year deal. The 28-year-old spent last season on loan at Pittodrie but has now has signed a three-year contract with the Scottish Premiership club. Nisbet, who has 11 caps for his country, was sold to Millwall by Hibernian in summer 2023, signing a three-year contract.