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LIVE! Transfer news and rumours: Man City confirm Echeverri signing, Chelsea set Lukaku price

sportsmole.co.uk, 25 January 2024, 12:22
LIVE! Transfer news and rumours: Man City confirm Echeverri signing, Chelsea set Lukaku price

Hello and welcome to Sports Mole's live coverage of the latest transfer news and rumours from around the world of football on Thursday, January 25.

Stick with us below to keep up to date with all of today's transfer rumours and done deals.

Today's key events

Man City confirm signing of Claudio Echeverri

Chelsea set asking price for Romelu Lukaku

Liverpool make Marc Guehi top summer transfer target

Manchester United not expected to sign Anthony Martial replacement

20m ago DONE DEAL

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1h ago DONE DEAL

Sutton sign Stephen Duke-McKenna on loan from QPR

2h ago DONE DEAL

Newport sign Luke Jephcott from St Johnstone

"I'm very happy to be here," Luke told the club website.

"I'm glad we got it over the line so quickly as well. I'm really looking forward to getting going. I've heard it's a fantastic group of boys, so just can't wait to get in amongst it."

Manager Graham Coughlan added: "Luke brings us quality and a wealth of experience, not only in League Two but in League One as well.

"Luke spent time at Plymouth Argyle and Swindon before moving to Scotland and St Johnstone. I've known him for a while and have recognised his qualities for a long time, so I think it's a great addition to the squad.

"He's eager to get going, he'll strengthen our front-line and we really look forward to working with Luke in the future."

2h ago NEW CONTRACT

Nathan Lowe signs new four-and-a-half-year Stoke deal

"It has been a great year but I am solely focused on writing the next chapter," he said.

"It is nice to reflect, and the feeling of scoring the winner at Bristol City was indescribable. It is an emotion I am determined to experience again and again.

"I am so hungry for more opportunities and to impress every time I get onto the pitch.

"I firmly believe in the opportunity I have here and I am looking forward to seeing where the journey takes me next."

Technical director Ricky Martin added: "On and off the pitch, Nathan is a role model and inspiration for others to follow in the Academy programme.

"He has earned every opportunity he's been given and it is testament to Nathan's character that he has taken on every challenge with such composure and become a regular in matchday squads so early in his professional career.

"It is important for us to develop high-quality homegrown players with increasing regularity moving forward and to provide them with a pathway into our first team.

"The offer of a four-and-a-half-year contract signifies the confidence we have in Nathan to continue his development and enjoy sustained success as a Stoke City player."

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