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Another two signings for PSG

PSG have announced the signing of two French international, Jeremy Menez from AS Roma and Blaise Matuidi from Saint Etienne.

The transfer sums are not known but it is believed that both players have signed three years deals.

The moves were expected to be finalized as both players have not trained with the former clubs since last week.

PSG are trying to become once again a dominant force in France and Europe. Those two moves are showing exactly the intentions of the club leaders.

There are a few more star players on PSG target but it’s only at formal stage yet. The most important names from that list are Zarate from Lazio  and Javier Pastore from Palermo.

Chelsea to sign Courtois from Genk

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Chelsea have confirmed that they will sign  Thibaut Courtois from Genk.

The 19 years old goalkeeper, who was named the goalkeeper of the year in Belgium last season, attracted the attention of numerous clubs. Chelsea have decided that it’s time to make a move for the Belgian goalkeeper.

It’s not know yet if Courtois will be kept at the club as a backup solution for more experienced Petr Cech or will be loaned to other team in order to gain first team experience.

Some of the experts already consider this as a bad move for the Belgian young keeper and that he will waste his talent.

Courtois begun his professional career at Genk where he made 41 appearances.

Benfica set to sign Alex Witsel from Standard

After selling Fabio Coentrao to Real Madrid for a sum of around 30 millions, Benfica are using the money to strengthen the squad.

Their first notable acquisition was Ezequiel Garay from Real Madrid. Another target for them is Drenthe also from Real Madrid as a replacement for Coentrao.

Now they announced another signing, this time in midfield area, Alex Witsel from Standard Liege.

The 22 years old midfielder is one of the most talented midfielders of his age and was a target for big clubs like Milan or Barcelona.

Witsel played only for Standard and has won two league title with them. The Belgium international also scored 32 goals in 146 appearances for the club.

Arsenal have sign Gervinho

Latest reports from Premier League suggest that Arsenal have completed the signing of Gervinho from France champions Lille.

Gervinho will join the squad only after his new teammates will finish the pre-season tour. The 24 years old will start the fitness training in London as he has not trained for a few weeks.

The transfer fee is around €12 millions. The Ivory Coast player helped his former side to win the title in Ligue One with 15 goals and 10 assists.

Gervinho is the first important signing of the year for Arsene Wenger. The French manager is trying to convince some of his important players to remain with the club.

Arsenal have not won any trophy in the last six seasons and some of the key players expressed their desire to leave the club in order to find the glory elsewhere. Narsi and Fabregas are the most notable.

Even if the last two will not leave the club there will be some important changes as Wenger will try to strengthen the squad.

Inter sign Ricky Alvarez from Velez

Latest reports from Serie A suggest that Inter have completed the signing of Argentinean midfielder Ricky Alvarez from Velez.

The 23 years old play-maker is supposed to sign a five years contract. Alvarez will cost Inter around €12 millions that will be paid in more tranches.

This move increase once again  the speculations about Sneijder future at Inter as he is playing in the same position. The Dutchman is wanted by Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United.

Alvarez started his professional career in 2008 at Velez where he scored 5 goals in 42 appearances. The midfielder has won the Clausura title last season with his club when he had some impressive performances.