Новости за 27.01.2016

Former Chelsea defender Ashley Cole has moved to the Major League Soccer side LA Galaxy after an unsuccessful spell with Serie A team Roma.

"Ashley is one of the world's most successful defenders and has played at the highest level of competition throughout his career," said LA Galaxy head coach and general manager Bruce Arena.

Alex Teixeira is unlikely to join Liverpool in this transfer window after they failed to agree a fee with Shakhtar Donetsk, Sky Sports understand.

Shakhtar wanted at least £35m for a player they consider to be their last remaining valuable asset.

Swansea have signed Scottish midfielder Ryan Blair from Falkirk for an undisclosed fee.

The 19-year-old, who has penned a three-and-a-half year deal, becomes the first Swans signing since Francesco Guidolin was appointed as head coach last week.

Manchester United now have an official isotonic drinks partner in Indonesia, reports, www.sportspromedia.com/.

The Premier League club have signed a multi-year deal with isotonic drink brand YOU.C1000 Lemon and Orange Water.

Former Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has described Reds striker Daniel Sturridge as "world class" and backed him to come good at Anfield.

"Daniel is a great fella and he wants to play, but it is just difficult for him to get a run of training," Rodgers told Talksport.

Sunderland midfielder Charis Mavrias has joined Bundesliga 2 side Fortuna Dusseldorf on loan for the remainder of the season.

The 21-year-old joined the Black Cats from Panathinaikos during the summer of 2013 and has made just seven senior appearances.

San Jose Earthquakes have signed a shirt sponsorship deal with Sutter Health, reports, www.sportspromedia.com/.

The non-profit healthcare company's logo will appear on the front of the Californian side's matchday jerseys for a 'multi-year' period from the start of the 2016 MLS season. The partnership will also be promoted through a range of community activities and healthy living campaigns.

Chelsea midfielder Ramires has joined Chinese side Jiangsu Suning, the club have officially announced.

The 28-year-old Brazil international joined the Blues from Benfica in 2010 but has struggled for game time this season.

Swansea's new Italian coach Francesco Guidolin may not be able to speak English, but that's no problem to him getting his message across, says Swans skipper Ashley Williams.

"Francesco does not speak English so well but he is making the effort, which is nice to see," Williams told BBC Sport.

Alexandre Pato says he is pleased to be joining Chelsea after the Brazilian forward arrived in London ahead of his loan move to Stamford Bridge from Corinthians.

The 26 year old Brazil international is set to join the Blues on loan until the end of the season with a view to a permanent switch.

COMMENT: Cristiano Ronaldo is Real Madrid's golden boy and nobody could doubt his place in the club's hall of fame, but now may just be the time for the Spanish giants to cash in on him before it is too late.

While his standing among his loyalist supporters is still strong, there are murmurs of discontent both in the Santiago Bernabéu and the Spanish media about his current and future contribution to Los Merengues.

Jose Mourinho expects to be the next manager of Manchester United.

TMW says Mourinho has shaken hands on taking over from Louis van Gaal at Old Trafford.

New York Red Bulls prospect Matt Miazga is excited to be moving to England.

Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United are reportedly hunting the 20-year-old.

Arsenal have made £70m available to manager Arsene Wenger before Monday's deadline.

The Independent says he has plenty of cash to spend should he wish to.

Joe Allen was buzzing after firing Liverpool into the Capital One Cup final.

Allen scored the decisive penalty to knock-out a plucky Stoke side and give Jurgen Klopp his first shot at English silverware.

Arsenal are joining the battle for Juventus star Alvaro Morata.

TMW says Arsenal are ready to battle Liverpool for Morata and are preparing a £61m raid for the Spaniard.

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino is calm over an injury to Jan Vertonghen.

Scans revealed today that Vertonghen has medial ligament damage and faces a long spell on the sidelines.

Newcastle United have been forced to shelve plans for Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette.

The Daily Star says the Toon were ready to match Lyon's £18m price tag and believed this month's spending spree would persuade Lacazette, 24, to head to St James' Park despite the Magpies' lowly league position.

Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny has hailed the goalscoring form of Olivier Giroud.

The French forward has scored nine times in his last 11 appearances and Koscielny believes the striker is 'smelling the situation well' in front of goal.

Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher is delighted seeing them reach the Capital One Cup final.

The Reds beat Stoke on penalties last night to set up a Wembley cup final against either Manchester City or Everton.

Mainz coach Martin Schmidt insists Yoshinori Muto won't be leaving this month.

The Japanese striker has been linked with a move to Manchester United in January.

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has made Eden Hazard a priority this year.

Zidane is a huge fan of the Chelsea midfielder.

Werder Bremen are keen on Swansea City goalkeeper Gerhard Tremmel.

The 37 year-old remains on the books at the Liberty, but is strictly third choice.

Lille remain hopeful of landing Chelsea striker Loic Remy.

With Alexandre Pato finalising his move to Chelsea today, Remy will be allowed to leave on-loan.

Chelsea ace Radamel Falcao has spoken of his difficulties over the past two years in England.

Falcao opened up speaking with Semana.