Wednesday's Real Madrid transfer talk news roundup: Paul Pogba, Lautaro Martinez, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

The buildup to the summer transfer window has now begun, with rumours and speculation continuing to swirl as Real Madrid eye possible January reinforcements.

Florentino Perez oversaw a significant overhaul of his squad during the summer before focusing more on youth in January. As is always the case with Madrid, though, some of the biggest names in football continue to be linked.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest news of possible comings and goings at the Bernabeu.

Wednesday morning's headlines:

Arsenal 'prepared to make Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang see out contract' Arsenal are reportedly open to keeping Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang at the Emirates Stadium for the final year of his contract. Read more.

Zinedine Zidane 'has held talks with Paul Pogba's agent over Real Madrid move' A report claims that Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane has held talks with agent Mino Raiola over a possible deal for Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba. Read more.

Massimo Moratti insists Lautaro Martinez will leave Inter Milan if he wants to Lautaro Martinez will be granted a move to Barcelona or Real Madrid if he pushes for a way out of San Siro, according to former Inter Milan president Massimo Moratti. Read more.

No Arsenal contract offer on table for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang? A report claims that Arsenal have not yet offered Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang a new contract as the club captain's existing deal continues to tick down. Read more.