Fulham snap up Liverpool youngster Christopher Buchtmann

02 February 2010 01:25
Fulham have rounded off a busy day in the transfer market with the capture of German youngster Christopher Buchtmann from Barclays Premier League rivals Liverpool.  [LNB]Buchtmann joined Liverpool in 2008 from Borussia Dortmund and played a key part in helping Liverpool Under-18s reach the FA Youth Cup final in 2008-09.   [LNB]The 17-year-old, who can play at left-back or in midfield, has signed an 18-month contract at Craven Cottage. [LNB]Loan deal: Shorey joined Fulham earlier today[LNB] [LNB]Buchtmann was named among UEFA's top 10 stars of the future in May 2009and also featured for Germany when they won the UEFA Under-17 EuropeanChampionship last year.  [LNB]Fulham manager Roy Hodgson signed left-back Nicky Shorey on loanfrom Aston Villa earlier today and now has adequate cover for PaulKonchesky, who is out with a foot injury.   [LNB]Hodgson also signed Roma striker Stefano Okaka today and allowed Diomansy Kamara to join Celtic on loan.   [LNB]Meanwhile Wayne Brown has joined Coca-Cola League One side Bristol Rovers on a one-month loan deal.  [LNB]Brown, 21, had a loan spell with Finnish side Turun Palloseura lastseason and will hope to get more first-team experience under his beltat the Memorial Stadium.[LNB]The Fulham academy graduate goes straight into Paul Trollope's squadfor the Pirates' match against Leyton Orient at Brisbane Road onTuesday night. [LNB] TRANSFER DEADLINE DAY LIVE: Robbie Keane in talks with Celtic, Johnson completes Man City switch and West Ham sign Mido and McCarthy - all the deals and drama as they happenKamara leaves Fulham for Celtic as Hoops also pick up Motherwell's SlaneNew Fulham loan signing Okaka eyes long-term stay at Craven Cottage Shorey joins Fulham on loan with view to permanent switch from Aston Villa FULHAM FC

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