Football News: Review Of The Day 25th August 2021

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Review of the Day

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Contracts

Cambridge United have given striker Joe Ironside a new 2-year contract.

Scotland's head coach Steve Clarke has extended his contract to run until after Euro 2024. Bizarre decision by Scotland.

Liverpool's Scottish left-back Andy Robertson has signed a new long-term deal which expires in 2026.

Transfers

Exeter City have signed Colin Daniel on a free transfer from Burton Albion.

Liam Kelly has joined Rochdale on a free transfer from Feyenoord.

Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Austin Samuels has moved to Aberdeen on loan for the season.

Davide Zappacosta has returned to Atalanta from Chelsea for a fee of £8.1m.

Valencia have paid £7.2m to Real Valladolid for Marcos Andre.

Athletic Bilbao forward Kenan Kodro has moved to Fehervar on a free transfer.

Chelsea have sold Ike Ugbo to KRC Genk for £3.15m.

Famalicao have taken Atletico Madrid winger Marcos Paulo on loan.

Genoa have sent Lennart Czyborra on loan to Arminia Bielefeld and allowed Brazilian goalkeeper Jandrei to leave on a free transfer to Santos.

Hellas Verona striker Samuel Di Carmine has moved to Cremonese.

Everton goalkeeper Joao Virginia has moved to Sporting Clube de Portugal on loan.

Bologna have loaned Stefano Denswil to Trabzonspor.

1.FC Koln have taken Luca Kilian on loan from 1.FSV Mainz 05.

Alberth Elis has joined Girondins Bordeaux on loan from Boavista.

Veteran Argentine defender Facundo Roncaglia has joined Aris Limassol on a free transfer from Osasuna.

Serie A's Venezia have paid £4.95m for French striker Thomas Henry from Belgian side OH Leuven.

SPAL have signed Jacopo Da Riva on loan from Atalanta.

AS Roma have loaned Ante Coric to FC Zurich.

Former Aston Villa forward Rudy Gestede has joined Panetolikos on a free transfer from Melbourne Victory.

Injury Round-Up

Rangers have been hit by a CV outbreak ahead of the second leg of their Europa League play-off, though they have not disclosed how many are affected.

Managerial Changes

Scotland have brought in Austin MacPhee and Chris Woods to assist head coach Steve Clarke. The pair will replace Steven Reid and Stevie Woods, who have stepped down.

Disciplinary Charges

FIFA have had $201m returned that had been seized in the US during the corruption probe by the US Department of Justice.

Norn Iron Squad

Northern Ireland have named their squad for the forthcoming World Cup qualifiers:
Northern Ireland squad
Goalkeeper: Bailey Peacock-Farrell (Sheffield Wednesday, loan), Trevor Carson (Dundee United), Conor Hazard (Celtic).
Defenders: Jonny Evans (Leicester City), Craig Cathcart (Watford), Stuart Dallas (Leeds United), Shane Ferguson (Rotherham United), Michael Smith (Heart of Midlothian), Jamal Lewis (Newcastle United), Daniel Ballard (Millwall, loan), Ciaron Brown (Cardiff City).
Midfielders: Steven Davis (Rangers), Corry Evans (Sunderland), Niall McGinn (Aberdeen), George Saville (Millwall), Jordan Thompson (Stoke City), Ali McCann (St Johnstone), Gavin Whyte (Oxford United, loan), Paddy McNair (Middlesbrough), Jordan Jones (Wigan Athletic), Conor Bradley (Liverpool).
Forwards: Josh Magennis (Hull City), Conor Washington (Charlton Athletic), Shayne Lavery (Blackpool), Dion Charles (Accrington Stanley).

Wales Squad

Wales squad
Goalkeepers: Hennessey, Ward, A Davies.
Defenders: B Davies, Gunter, Rodon, Ampadu, N Williams, Lockyer, Lawrence, Norrington-Davies.
Midfielders: Ramsey, Allen, J Williams, Wilson, Brooks, Morrell, Smith, Levitt, Thomas, Colwill.
Forwards: Bale, James, Moore, T Roberts, Johnson.

Scotland Squad

Scotland squad
Goalkeepers: Zander Clark (St. Johnstone), Craig Gordon (Heart of Midlothian), Liam Kelly (Motherwell)
Defenders: Liam Cooper (Leeds United), Declan Gallagher (Aberdeen), Grant Hanley (Norwich City), Jack Hendry (Oostende), Scott McKenna (Nottingham Forest), Stephen O'Donnell (Motherwell), Nathan Patterson (Rangers), Andy Robertson (Liverpool), Greg Taylor (Celtic), Kieran Tierney (Arsenal)
Midfielders: Stuart Armstrong (Southampton), Lewis Ferguson (Aberdeen), Billy Gilmour (Norwich City), John McGinn (Aston Villa), Callum McGregor (Celtic), Kenny McLean (Norwich City), David Turnbull (Celtic)
Forwards: Che Adams (Southampton), Ryan Christie (Celtic), Lyndon Dykes (Queen's Park Rangers), Ryan Fraser (Newcastle United), James Forrest (Celtic), Kevin Nisbet (Hibernian)

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Written by Tris Burke August 25 2021 05:44:03