Published 12:13 IST, September 14th 2020

ISL transfers: Tiri sings for ATK Mohun Bagan, Onwu returns to Odisha and other deals

As the ISL season draws closer, teams have begun closing deals ahead of an exciting season of Indian football. Here's the latest roundup of ISL transfer news.

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Indian Super League clubs have busy and n some as y prepare to rebuild ahead of an exciting new season of Hero Indian Super League.  off-season has seen a number of moves in transfer market, many of which came in as a surprise. Jamshedpur FC have been among  most active clubs in transfer market and  Men of Steel will hope that new boss Owen Coyle can help team secure ir first-ever playoffs appearance in coming season.

ISL transfers: Latest updates as business picks up in transfer market

ISL transfers: ATK Mohun Bagan

ATK Mohun Bagan are actively looking to strengn ahead of title defence and have anunced signing of Spanish defender Jose Luis Espisa Arroyo, also kwn as Tiri. Spaniard rejoins squad he was once part of and helped win trophy back in 2016.  29-year-old defender has spent five seasons in ISL, beginning his journey in Indian football with ATK during 2015 season. 

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ISL transfers: Chennaiyin FC

Chennaiyin FC confirmed signing of left-back Lalchhuanmawia Fanai and right-back Reagan Singh for 2020-21 season. Head Coach Csaba, László speaking on developments in an official release, said: "Chhuantea (Fanai) and Reagan (Singh) are important additions to our squad in key full-back positions. y bring valuable experience of playing in ISL and will have a vital role to play in our efforts to push for success in upcoming season.” Both se players have joined club on free transfers as Chennaiyin FC look to replace Laldinliana Renthlei and Tondomba Naorem Singh. 

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ISL transfers: Odisha FC

Odisha FC have confirmed signing of striker Manuel Onwu ahead of seventh edition of ISL. player had initially joined Bengaluru FC last season but was loaned out to Odisha FC where he found his feet and scored a bunch of goals, including a hat-trick against Kerala Blasters. 

Odisha FC have also completed signing of  Australian centre-back Jacob Tratt on a one-year deal. Welcoming defender to Odisha FC, head coach Stuart Baxter through club official statement said: “We are pleased to secure Jacob’s signature. He is a physically strong player with good functional technique who can develop furr. His attributes shall add to our defensive line and bolster our squad depth.”

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ISL transfers: Jamshedpur FC

Jamshedpur FC have signed Nigerian centre-back Stephen Eze as y look to boost ir defence. club had earlier signed former Morwell FC skipper Peter Hartley. Jamshedpur have also finaliseed deals for two Indians - William Lalnunfela and Bhupender Singh - who will be making ir ISL debuts. Young winger Bhupender Singh joins club after a two-year stint with Spain’s Tercera Division Club’s U19 team, Olímpic Xàtiva, while William Lalnunfela joins club from I-League side Aizwal FC. 

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Indian football transfer window will be open till October 20, 2020, with a lot of eyes waiting to find out where Indian internationals Sandesh Jhingan and Jeje Lalpekhlua end up this season. In or Indian football news, TRAU FC have extended contract for midfielder Konsam Phalguni Singh while Mohammedan SC have signed forward Subhash Singh as y look to attain promotion to I-League. 

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12:13 IST, September 14th 2020