Festy Ebosele joins Istanbul Basaksehir on three-and-a-half-year deal

Republic of Ireland international Festy Ebosele has officially completed a transfer to Turkish club Istanbul Basaksehir, signing a three-and-a-half-year deal after cutting short his loan at Watford. The 22-year-old wing-back joins a team currently positioned seventh in the Super Lig, having previously played for Udinese and Derby County. Meanwhile, Shamrock Rovers secured a long-term contract for fan favorite Danny Mandroiu, who expressed his happiness at committing to the club. Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins has decided to remain with the team despite a £60 million bid from Arsenal, confirming his commitment with a goal in a Champions League match. In other transfer news, Millwall signed Luke Cundle from Wolves for an undisclosed fee as they seek to strengthen their squad amidst ongoing Championship struggles. Additionally, Aston Villa's Jhon Duran has transferred to Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr for a reported fee of up to £71 million, prompting the club to explore further offensive signings.