Transfer news and rumours: Dele Alli to Como, Loic Bade to Aston Villa, Cyriel Dessers to leave Rangers
Buzz rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours, including Dele Alli to Como, Loic Bade to Aston Villa and Cyriel Dessers to Rangers.
As have reportedly agreed a deal to sign Dele Alliwith the playmaker preparing to pen a contract with the Italian outfit until June 2026, with the option of a further season.
The former England international has been without a club since leaving Everton last summer, but he has been training with Como of late.
According to transfer expert Fabrizio RomanoDele is now preparing to pen a contract with the Italian team until June 2026, but there will be the option for a further campaign, based on appearances and availability.
The 28-year-old started his professional career with MK Dons before making the move to Tottenham Hotspur, and he was once regarded as one of the best attacking talents in world football.
Dele has struggled in recent seasons, though, and he will now be looking to reignite his career under Cesc Fabregas and Como.
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Villa ‘preparing to move for Bade’
Meanwhile, Aston Villa are reportedly preparing to make a move for Sevilla centre-back Loic Bade.
Unai Emery‘s side allegedly view Bade as their number one target to replace Diego Carlosand there is a belief that a deal can be agreed before the January transfer window closes for business.
The 24-year-old has been with Sevilla since 2023, making 76 appearances for the club in all competitions.
There has previously been suggestions of interest from Barcelona in Bade, but Villa are seemingly on the verge of bringing him to the Premier League, with a medical potentially taking place next week.
Bade has Champions League appearance, playing twice in the competition for Sevilla, while he has also featured in the Europa League and Conference League during his professional career.
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Rangers ‘open to major offer’ for Dessers
Elsewhere, Rangers are reportedly prepared to accept ‘a major offer’ for Cyriel Dessers during the January market.
The 30-year-old has been in strong form for Rangers during the 2024-25 campaign, scoring 13 goals and registering four assists in 32 appearances in all competitions.
Dessers has seven goals and two assists in 20 Scottish Premiership appearances this term, and he has a contract with his Glasgow outfit until the summer of 2027.
However, according to Football InsiderRangers are prepared to listen to a ‘major offer’ for Dessers, with the interest believed to be growing at a key stage of the transfer window.
The Nigeria international made the move to his Scottish club from Cremonese in July 2023, and he has represented them on 86 occasions, scoring 35 goals and registering 13 assists in the process.
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