It has been a remarkably quiet transfer deadline day in La Liga. The deadline has just passed but news is coming through that West Bromwich Albion have signed Thievy from Espanyol. Thievy Bifouma is a 21 year old French forward who has spent his career at the Barcelona club and at Las Palmas. He hasn't set the world alight yet, scoring 15 goals in 70 games over three years. He is known, if anything, more for his fluctuating hairstyles than his goalscoring prowess. Pepe Mel, however, was impressed by him whilst he was manager of Real Betis. He has taken the young striker on loan until the end … [Read more...]
La Liga transfer deadline day
It's been the usual January transfer window in Spain. Lots of rumour, but little action until the last day. We are now approaching the deadline, and deal making will be frantically taking place behind the scenes. La Liga Blog will bring you live reports on any big transfers that happen this evening. Be sure to keep your eyes on this site from 8pm. Let's assess the likelihood of transfers between Spanish and English teams: Fabio Coentrao to Manchester United: David Moyes is desperate to sign a left-back before the deadline, but it seems more likely that Milan will snatch the Real Madrid … [Read more...]