The deadline day for the European winter transfer market involves top names. Chelsea completes hunt for Enzo Fernandez. Meanwhile, Arsenal and Manchester United have signed a new midfielder.
The European winter transfer market will close on Tuesday (31/1/2023) at 23.00 local time. In England, the excitement of deadline day is increasingly felt because it involves big clubs.
Arsenal “Hijacks” Jorginho
Arsenal, who is currently at the top of the Premier League standings, has again added ammunition to the midfield. The Gunners hijacked midfielder from Italy, Jorginho, from fellow London club, Chelsea. Arsenal bought Jorginho from Chelsea for 10 million euros.
Man United Bring in Sabitzer
Manchester United (MU), who started to rise together with Erik ten Hag, also added strength in the middle sector. The Red Devils camp brought Austrian national team midfielder Marcel Sabitzer. The 28-year-old player was recruited by Man United on loan from the German Bundesliga giants, Bayern Munich.
With that news, Man United defeated Chelsea who were also eyeing the Austrian midfielder. As reported by Sky Sports, Chelsea and Man United are competing for Sabitzer’s signature at the end of the January 2023 transfer market closing.
Chelsea’s Happy Ending with Enzo Fernandez Saga
Chelsea’s hunt for one of the Argentina national team stars at the 2022 World Cup, Enzo Fernandez, resulted in a happy ending. European transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, on Wednesday (1/2/2023) said that The Blues had reached a transfer agreement with Fernandez’s owner club, Benfica.
After the twisting drama, Benfica is reported to have given up Fernandez to leave for Chelsea. Chelsea will finalize Fernandez’s transfer documents, then the player will fly to London. Sky Sports reported, Chelsea spent £ 105 million to secure Enzo Fernandez. This price made the Blues break the transfer record in England.
Enzo became the first Argentinian footballer to win the World Cup young player of the year award since the award appeared in the 1958 edition in Sweden. Enzo Fernandez also has an impressive history playing at club level. He has contributed four goals and seven assists from 29 appearances for Benfica in all competitions.
Ziyech Towards Paris
Chelsea, who are very active in the transfer market this winter, also released one of their stars, Hakim Ziyech. The Blues agreed to lend Ziyech to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). Ziyech will defend PSG until the end of this season without a permanent purchase option.
