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Transfer Round Up
Monday 1st February 2010



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Christopher Buchtmann

Fulham wrapped up their January transfer business on Monday afternoon with the news that highly rated German youngster Christopher Butchmann had signed from Liverpool on an 18 month deal with the Club.

The 17-year-old from Minden was named amongst UEFA's 'Top 10 Stars of the Future' in May 2009 after playing an integral role in Germany's European U17 Championship triumph.

Before revealing the Butchmann coup, Fulham announced two loan signings on Monday morning. Firstly it was announced that AS Roma striker and Italy U21 striker Stefano Okaka had signed on loan until the end of the season before the arrival former England international defender Nicky Shorey was confirmed by the Club.

Shorey has also signed a loan deal that will keep him at the Cottage for the remainder of the 2009/10 with Roy Hodgson having the option of making the left-back's move permanent at the end of the current campaign.

Several players departed SW6 on short and mid-term loans on Monday following Chris Smalling's permanent switch to Old Trafford last week. Smalling will remain at Fulham until the end of the 2009/10 season as part of the agreement between Fulham and Manchester United.

Diomansy Kamara (Celtic), Toni Kallio (Sheffield United) and Eddie Johnson (Aris FC) will remain out on loan until the end of the current season whilst a number of Academy Graduates and promising youngsters were loaned out during the January transfer window for a period of one month.

David Stockdale (Plymouth Argyle), Matthew Briggs (Leyton Orient), Wayne Brown (Bristol Rovers), Matthew Saunders (Lincoln City) and Michael Uwezu (Lincoln City) will all gain valuable experience over the next few weeks.
Incoming Players

Player    Deal    From
Christopher Buchtmann    18 month contract    Liverpool FC
Nicky Shorey    End of season / Purchase option    Aston Villa
Stefano Okaka    Loan Deal (5 months)    AS Roma


Player Sold & Loan Deals

Player    Deal     To
Chris Smalling    Sold     Manchester United
Diomansy Kamara    Loan Deal (5 months)     Celtic Football Club
Toni Kallio    Loan Deal (5 months)     Sheffield United
Eddie Johnson    Loan Deal (5 months)     Aris FC
David Stockdale    Loan Deal (1 month)     Plymough Argyle
Matthew Briggs    Loan Deal (1 month)     Leyton Orient
Wayne Brown    Loan Deal (1 month)     Bristol Rovers
Matthew Saunders    Loan Deal (1 month)     Lincoln City
Michael Uwezu    Loan Deal (1 month)     Lincoln City

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