Summer 2012 confirmed transfers

Former Real Madrid Midfielder Alvaro Mejia was presented as new player by Almeria last week having returned to Spain after 12 months with the Turkish Division One outfit Konyaspor.

West Ham United have improved their goalkeeping options by signing Swiss youngster Raphael Spiegel from Grasshoppers for an undisclosed fee.

Norwegian centre-back Vadim Demidov has joined Eintracht Frankfurt on a three-year deal from Real Sociedad after snubbing a move to Wolves.

Bologna have confirmed the signing of Sevilla midfielder Tiberio Guarente on a season-long loan with a view to a permanent deal.

Well, not a transfer, more the opposite: Kuba extended his contract with Borussia Dortmund till 2016. Good thing, that!

http://www.transfermarkt.de/de/borussia-dortmund-verlaengert-mit-blaszczykowski-bis-2016/news/anzeigen_97073.html

Since we're doing contract extensions, this news is too good not to be posted:

Arsenal Football Club is delighted to announce that Laurent Koscielny has agreed to sign a new long-term contract.

The 26-year-old centre back has established himself as one of Arsenal's most consistent performers since arriving from Ligue 1 side Lorient in the summer of 2010. No other player has started more games for the Club - 85 - over the past two seasons.

Best known for his defensive qualities, the France International has also contributed some important goals for Arsenal, with his most recent - the winner against West Bromwich Albion on the final day of last season - securing the Gunners' qualification into the 2012/13 Champions League.

Koscielny's fine form for Arsène Wenger's team earned him a call-up to the France squad last year. He has now won four caps for his country, including playing the full 90 minutes of Les Bleus' defeat to Spain in the quarter-finals of Euro 2012 last month.

Manager Arsène Wenger said: "Laurent has been outstanding for us over the last two seasons. When you consider that until 2009 he was playing in Ligue 2 in France and that he is now performing at the very top level in the Premier League and for his country, the development that he has shown has been absolutely exceptional. Laurent is a top-class player and I am very pleased he has decided to commit his future to the Club."

Laurent said: "I'm delighted to have reached agreement with the Club. I have had a fantastic time here and look forward to an exciting future with Arsenal."

Everyone at Arsenal Football Club looks forward to Laurent's continued contribution in the forthcoming years.

http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/koscielny-agrees-new-long-term-contract

Roma have signed Mattia Destro while Juve have signed Andrea Poli.

vasanthPato wrote:Roma have signed Mattia Destro while Juve have signed Andrea Poli.

Both arent official yet.

Leandro Greco is an Olympiacos player after he completed his transfer from Roma. “I’m very happy with my decision.”

The midfielder has signed a three-year contract with the Greek giants after bringing an end to his stint in the Italian capital.

“This move fills me with joy,” the 26-year-old, who was born in Rome, noted to the club’s TV channel. “I’ll give 100 per cent.

“I’ve already been to Athens with Roma and I’m happy because this is a marvellous environment to play your football. I’ll now give my best.”

Greco, who has spent loan spells at Verona, Pisa and Piacenza, will wear the No 27 jersey for his new outfit.

Chelsea confirm signing of Thorgan Hazard. via Chelsea TV

Barrettinator wrote:Chelsea confirm signing of Thorgan Hazard. via Chelsea TV

How old is he ? is he any good ? or would it be ala Kaka-Digao back in the years ?

Bénin wrote:

Barrettinator wrote:Chelsea confirm signing of Thorgan Hazard. via Chelsea TV

How old is he ? is he any good ? or would it be ala Kaka-Digao back in the years ?

19. Not as good as his brother, that much I know.

Barcelona have confirmed that they have agreed a deal with Boca Juniors to take Sergio Araujo on loan for the next two years.

Werent we after Araujo too at one point?

Chicago Fire sign Sherjill MacDonald. He replaces Federico Puppo who has been sent on loan to Defensor Sporting Club.

One iffy forward as a designated player for another, it appears.

S32TABLANCA wrote:Werent we after Araujo too at one point?

Yeh 2 years ago. Apparently we had first refusal on him as part of Gago's deal.

Lokomotiv Moscow have agreed a deal to take Senegalese striker Dame N'Doye from FC Copenhagen for an undisclosed fee, with the 27-year-old the latest reinforcement for Slaven Bilic's ambitious outfit.

Oscar signs for Chelsea

http://www.chelseafc.com/page/LatestNews/0,,10268~2860692,00.html

Lille have completed the signing of Troyes full-back Djibril Sidibe, which could pave the way for Mathieu Debuchy to join Newcastle.

Gökhan Töre for 6 mio Euros from HSV to Rubin Kazan where he gets a 4 year contract.

rwo power wrote:Gökhan Töre for 6 mio Euros from HSV to Rubin Kazan where he gets a 4 year contract.

The Chelsea plan sucked. The players are all gash, Rajković will be gone by the end of the summer as well.

Time for Frank to press the restart button and carry on.

Scotland international Allan McGregor, who is among those to have parted company with Rangers this summer, has signed for Turkish side Besiktas.

The New York Red Bulls have confirmed that a deal has been done for Tim Cahill, with the forward all set to complete a move to the MLS from Everton.

That's Cahill alright:

Holiett has signed for QPR on 4 year deal