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Friday's Manchester United transfer talk news roundup: Paul Pogba, Saul Niguez, Stefan Bajcetic

Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for Manchester United on Friday, December 18.

A frustrating summer transfer window has now closed with Manchester United having missed out on a number of their top targets, including Jadon Sancho.

The Red Devils were busy on deadline day, though, bringing in Edinson Cavani, Alex Telles and Facundo Pellistri, in addition to agreeing a deal to sign Amad Traore in January. Attention will now switch to other business they may do when the window reopens in the winter.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest news on possible comings and goings from Old Trafford.

Friday morning's Manchester United transfer talk news roundup:


Juventus 'open talks over Paul Pogba deal'

Manchester United's Paul Pogba celebrates scoring against RB Leipzig in the Champions League on December 9, 2020© Reuters

Juventus have reportedly entered talks with Paul Pogba's agent Mino Raiola over a move for the Manchester United man.

Raiola recently caused a stir by claiming that the 27-year-old's career at Old Trafford is "over" - an admission which is understood to have left Ole Gunnar Solskjaer furious given the timing of Raiola's announcement.

Pogba's agent revealed the news 24 hours before United's make-or-break match with RB Leipzig in the Champions League, and United's exit from Europe's elite tournament was confirmed with a 3-2 defeat on the night.

Pogba's former club Juventus have since been tipped to swoop for their former player, and according to Italian journalist Carlo Garganese, the Old Lady have made contact with Raiola over a potential move.

The report states that a January move could be on the cards, but Pogba is more likely to head for the Old Trafford exit door in the summer transfer window, and the World Cup-winning Frenchman is Juventus' priority target for 2021.

Pogba scored 34 goals and set up 40 more for Juventus before returning to the Red Devils in 2016, where he still has 18 months left to run on his contract.



West Ham United's Declan Rice wants January move to Chelsea?

Declan Rice in action for West Ham on December 11, 2020© Reuters

West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice is reportedly keen on a move to Chelsea in the January transfer window.

With the Blues not willing to stump up West Ham's asking price of £80m for the England international in the summer, Rice remained at the London Stadium despite heavy interest from Chelsea.

However, the 21-year-old has seen his long-term future called into question again in recent weeks, with Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said to be an admirer.

However, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Rice is indeed keen on a move across the capital to link up with Frank Lampard's Chelsea, and the West Ham man could potentially join next month.

However, Romano also states that Chelsea will likely struggle to prise the midfielder away from the London Stadium in the January transfer window, with Rice not trying to force an exit given his respect for West Ham.

Rice has played every minute of Premier League football this term for David Moyes's side, where he is under contract until 2024.


More transfer news from Manchester United:

Manchester United 'in talks over deal for highly-rated teenager'
Manchester United are reportedly holding discussions with the representatives of Celta Vigo youngster Stefan Bajcetic. Read more.

Man Utd revive interest in Atletico Madrid's Saul Niguez?
Manchester United revive their interest in Atletico Madrid's Saul Niguez with uncertainty surrounding Paul Pogba's future, according to a report. Read more.

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