Daily Transfer Updates - 26 July 2012

LONDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 02: Theo Walcott of England and Jan Vertonghen of Belgium in action during the international friendly match between England and Belgium at Wembley Stadium on June 2, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Chelsea complete Oscar signing, Lampard not going anywhere

The Brazil international joins Chelsea from Brazilian side Internacional in a 25 million Pound deal. The signature of the 20-year-old was not be completed until after the Olympic Games, where Oscar will represent his country, but Chelsea have moved to finalise his deal before competitors swoop for him.

Frank Lampard could play a role in nurturing the versatile playmaker, but is hopeful that Chelsea will offer him a new contract. The 34-year-old’s contract expires next summer and interest has come in from Major League Soccer, with both Red Bulls New York and LA Galaxy interesting in signing the England international.

Lampard told the Guardian:

I’m ready to sit down and talk to Chelsea whenever they want to but it’s not the same as when you are 25. Then they come to you or you knock the door down with a couple of years to go to extend it. When you get into your thirties you accept it’s not that way any more.

“Chelsea will always be my club regardless of what happens now in terms of my playing days. I’d love to be able to offer the hand of experience and just be a presence there. But, in playing terms, I do need to feel I can do it. I wouldn’t be fulfilled if I wasn’t.”

Arsenal edge closer to Cazorla deal

Chelsea’s cross-town rivals Arsenal seem set to snap up Santiago Cazorla after the Spain midfielder expressed his interest in leaving Malaga. Malaga, who are owned by the Qatari Royal Family, did not pay Cazorla and three other players wages for a significant part of last season.

Malaga, who are in debt, know that Cazorla’s sale will clear up all their outstanding payments. The Euro 2012 winner has a 45 million Euro buyout clause, but Arsenal are hoping that 20 million – given Malaga’s financial situation – will force them to sell for a cheaper price.

The Spanish side have until the 31st of July to balance the books or face relegation to the Spanish Segunda division, along with a loss of their UEFA Champions League berth.

New Spurs signing Jan Vertonghtn is looking to settle quickly

The Belgian arrived from Ajax Amsterdam in a protracted transfer saga, and is now on pre-season with Spurs in the USA. Speaking to Sky Sports, he said:

“I played nine years in Ajax, and it was like home. This is different and I hope I can get the same feeling in a few years but I feel good. There are great lads, a good manager and I feel good at Spurs right now.

“We have to create a feeling that we can trust each other and we are working on it in training and during the games and find a good couple. I played with Michael Dawson, (William) Gallas, and today, Kaboul, and they are great defenders and I am learning from them.

“I have to be fit for the Premier League. It is a totally different league than the Dutch League. I’m working on it everyday and I hope I can play a full season”