Transfers: Bojan & Stoke to part ways

Sport360 staff 17:55 17/01/2017
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  • The January transfer window is in its mid-phase and teams are looking to bring in and get rid of players in a bid to perhaps get their balance right.

    Here, Sport360 brings you the latest news on some of Monday’s biggest transfers.

    LUIZ ADRIANO (AC Milan to Spartak Moscow)

    DONE DEAL

    The Brazilian forward will move east to feature for Russian side Spartak Moscow after only seven brief appearances this season.

    Luiz Adriano was expected to leave AC Milan this time last campaign before his move to China failed to materialise. The former Shakhtar Donetsk attacker leaves Italy with six goals and four assists in 36 competitve games.

    SIMONE ZAZA (Juventus to Valencia)
    LOAN

    It’s been a turbulent time for the 25-year-old since the notorious penalty miss during the European championships in France. Zaza has failed to impress during his loan spell at West Ham United before his subsequent return to Vinovo.

    With the new deal struck at the Mestalla for the remainder of the season, Zaza blames his “negativity” and lack of mental preparation for failing to make the grade at West Ham but remains confident his forthcoming role with Los Che will spell success.

    BOJAN KRKIC (Stoke City to Middlesbrough)
    INTEREST

    The former Barcelona forward has made his intent to leave Stoke clear.

    According to Sky sources, Bojan Krkic, who wasn’t in Mark Hughes’ squad against Sunderland, is being closely watched by Middlesbrough who have enquired over his services.

    Aitor Karanka is closely looking at the 26-year-old after playmaker Gaston Ramirez has been tempted by Leicester City’s advance.

    MAURO  ZARATE (Fiorentina to Watford)
    LOAN

    Former West Ham flop Mauro Zarate is nearing a return to the Premier League, a year on from his West Ham departure.

    Watford manager Walter Mazzarri capitalised on the Argentine’s dissatisfaction, having only clocked 276 minutes for Fiorentina this campaign. Despite lack of game time, the former Lazio man netted four times and registered a single assist in nine presences.

    CARL JENKINSON (Arsenal to Crystal Palace)
    IN TALKS

    Sam Allardyce is closing in on another signing since last week’s purchase of Leicester City’s Jeffrey Schlupp.

    Arsenal and Crystal Palace have reached an agreement over Carl Jenkinson but the officiality still “hangs in the balance” amid negotiations over personal terms.

    As a lifelong Gunner, the former England right-back is set to leave North London after spending five years with Arsenal since joining from Charlton.

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