Pied: Southampton defender Jeremy Pied has confirmed he needs an operation on a knee ligament injury. The 27-year-old full-back has played just 11 minutes as a substitute since joining Saints from Nice this summer. He wrote: “I can confirm the bad news for my knee – I need an operation. It’s hard to digest but it’s a trial to overcome.”

Atsu: Rafael Benitez is hoping to push through his 12th summer signing in the next 48 hours as Newcastle close in on a loan deal for Chelsea midfielder Christian Atsu. Press Association Sport reported the Magpies are in talks with both the club and the player and hope to bring the 24-year-old Ghana international to St James’ Park for the remainder of the season.

Castaignos: Sporting Lisbon have raided the Bundesliga for the second time in as many days by signing Luc Castaignos from Eintracht Frankfurt. Less than 24 hours after reaching a deal with Wolfsburg to sign Bas Dost, the Champions League participants have agreed terms with the Eagles for the Dutch forward, who spent just one season in the Bundesliga.

Chadli: Forward Nacer Chadli has joined West Brom from  Tottenham on a four-year contract. The 27-year-old becomes Albion’s second permanent signing of the transfer window, with manager Tony Pulis having set his sights on bringing in five new players before tomorrow’s transfer deadline.

In Italy: Serie B – Cesena vs Perugia 1-1. Lega Pro Group C – Foggia vs Fidelis Andria 2-1.

La Liga: (Played on Sunday) Villarreal vs Sevilla 0-0.