TRANSFER DEADLINE DAY [ARSENAL]
In a transfer deadline day, Arsenal has officially announced the departure of 19-year-old talent Lino Sousa, who has joined Aston Villa on a permanent deal. The promising left-sided defender, also an England Under-19 international, arrives at Villa for an undisclosed fee and immediately heads to Championship side Plymouth Argyle on a loan deal for the remainder of the season.
Sousa’s journey at Arsenal, which began in January 2022 after transferring from West Brom, saw him make a few appearances in the first-team squad under manager Mikel Arteta. However, his senior debut remained elusive, with the path to the first team obstructed by signings like Oleksandr Zinchenko, Jurrien Timber, and Jakub Kiwior.
The Villa club statement expresses their satisfaction with the acquisition, highlighting Sousa’s role in Arsenal’s Under-21 side and his recent involvement in the first team set-up, where he was named on the substitutes’ bench for the FA Cup third-round tie against Liverpool.
CHELSEA TRANSFER DEADLINE DAY
In a noteworthy transfer development, Fulham emerges victorious in the pursuit of talent, with Armando Broja set to join the club on loan from Chelsea until June. The promising forward, donning the national colors of Albania, is poised to make a significant impact with the Fulham squad, adorned in the distinctive white and black colors.
Fulham’s triumph in the race against Wolves for Broja’s signature adds an extra layer of excitement to the upcoming loan spell. The agreed loan fee, reported to be approximately £4 million, solidifies the deal between Fulham and Chelsea. However, it’s important to note that Broja’s return to Chelsea is on the horizon after the loan period concludes.