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The January transfer window is set for an epic climax as the deadline looms, with clubs across the continent scrambling to get big-money deals done.
Many fans will be keeping a keen eye on what Chelsea does after reportedly making a whopping $184m for a Benfica star as their wild spending spree continues.
There’s also a number of Aussies set to be on the move — if they haven’t already — with Harry Souttar one of the bigger names destined for a new club.
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SOUTTAR’S PL DREAM MOVE NEARS AS SCOTTISH CLUB SET TO LAND $5M BOOST FROM AUSSIE’S MOVE
Harry Souttar looks increasingly likely to become the next Australian to play in the Premier League, as recent champions Leicester City have reportedly tabled a $26m bid for the towering defender, according to The Telegraph.
The Foxes have been consistently linked with the Socceroo throughout the window, but have stepped up their interest as boss Brendan Rodgers looks to continue strengthening his squad.
The latest update surrounding Souttar is a major turn in events given Potters boss Alex Neil expected the Aussie to stick around in Stoke for the rest of the season.
Although those at Stoke City may be sad to see him move, those at Dundee United, the club where Souttar began his career, will have champagne on ice.
The Daily Record claims that should Souttar’s deal to Leicester go ahead, the Tangerines will receive $5m due to a 20 per cent sell-on clause inserted into the deal that brought the Aussie to Stoke in 2016.
BACCUS BOUND FOR CHAMPIONSHIP?
Keanu Baccus’ stunning rise could be set to continue, as the Aussie midfielder is linked with a move to England.
According to the Sunday Mirror’s Darren Witcoop, new Wigan Athletic boss Shaun Maloney is “interested in striking a deal” for the Socceroo.
Since moving from the Western Sydney Wanderers to Scottish outfit St Mirren, Baccus has impressed several and earned a spot in Graham Arnold’s 26-man squad for the World Cup.
He then made his first international start in Australia’s Round of 16 clash against eventual winners Argentina, with the 24-year-old tasked with keeping Lionel Messi quiet.
Should Baccus move to Wigan, he would be thrust straight into a relegation battle as the Latics sit bottom of the Championship and four points away from safety.
SOCCEROO BECOMES THIRD AUSSIE IN MLS
Australia’s MLS contingent has grown from two to three, as defender Alex Gersbach sealed a switch to the Colorado Rapids from Grenoble Foot 38 in a $461k deal, per Transfermarkt.
Gersbach now joins fellow Socceroos Milos Degenek (Columbus Crew) and Brad Smith (Houston Dynamo) in the States, with the former Sydney FC product penning a three-year deal with a club option for an additional year.
Rapids GM Padraig Smith was “delighted” to have secured Gersbach.
“Alex is a technical fullback who brings a high level of energy and ability to consistently get up and down the flank,” Smith said.
“We look forward to welcoming him to Colorado and incorporating him into our group.”
The 25-year-old has made five appearances for the natonal side, with his last coming against Kuwait in 2017.
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