Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest transfer news in La Liga on Friday, February 19.
Friday morning's La Liga transfer talk news roundup:
Erling Braut Haaland says Real Madrid transfer links are "nice"
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Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Braut Haaland said that it is "nice" to be linked with Real Madrid when asked how it felt to be wanted by the Spanish club's supporters.
The 20-year-old is enjoying another remarkable campaign for BVB, finding the back of the net on 25 occasions in 24 appearances in all competitions, including eight goals in five Champions League outings.
The Norway international scored a brace in Dortmund's 3-2 win over Sevilla in the first leg of their last-16 Champions League clash on Wednesday night.
Chelsea, Manchester City, Barcelona and Manchester United have all been strongly linked with the striker, while Madrid are also said to be determined to bring him to the Bernabeu.
"It's always nice if someone wants you," Haaland told reporters when asked how he felt about the Spanish side's supporters calling for him to arrive in Madrid.
Haaland is unlikely to be allowed to leave Signal Iduna Park during this summer's transfer window, but a £68m release clause in his contract can be activated at the end of the 2021-22 campaign.
James Rodriguez 'already considering Everton exit'
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James Rodriguez could reportedly seek a move away from Everton during this summer's transfer window despite only joining the Premier League club last year.
The Colombia international arrived at the Toffees from Real Madrid in September and has been in impressive form for Carlo Ancelotti's side this term, scoring five times and contributing seven assists in 20 appearances.
James has a contract at Goodison Park until June 2022, with the option of an additional 12 months, but according to Defensa Central, the South American is already considering his future at Everton.
The report claims that the attacker is not content with the weather in England, while he is concerned by the number of injuries that he is picking up due to the physical nature of the league.
The 29-year-old allegedly misses Madrid, meanwhile, and has not ruled out the possibility of joining La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid in the upcoming transfer window.
James has netted five times and registered three assists in 17 Premier League outings this term.
More transfer news from La Liga:
Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum's move to Barcelona in doubt?
Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum's free transfer to Barcelona is reportedly far from a given due to uncertainty over Ronald Koeman's position. Read more.
Manchester City 'slash contract offer to Lionel Messi'
Manchester City reduce their contract offer to Barcelona attacker Lionel Messi by £170m, according to a report. Read more.
Barcelona 'snubbed Kylian Mbappe to sign Ousmane Dembele'
A report claims that Barcelona had an agreement in place to sign Kylian Mbappe from Monaco in 2017, only to instead turn focus to Ousmane Dembele. Read more.
Real Madrid 'cannot afford Kylian Mbappe transfer fee'
Real Madrid supposedly cannot afford to shell out £174m for Paris Saint-Germain Kylian Mbappe, so they are planning to go down the nostalgic route instead. Read more.
Report: Barcelona to battle Chelsea for Paris Saint-Germain teen Kays Ruiz-Atil
Paris Saint-Germain youngster Kays Ruiz-Atil is reportedly wanted by Chelsea and Barcelona ahead of becoming a free agent in June. Read more.
Real Madrid 'to keep Martin Odegaard in bid to lure Erling Braut Haaland'
Real Madrid want to keep hold of Martin Odegaard as they believe that the midfielder could play a role in convincing Borussia Dortmund's Erling Braut Haaland to join the club. Read more.
Arsenal 'want Dani Ceballos, Mathew Ryan on permanent deals'
Arsenal want to sign Real Madrid's Dani Ceballos and Brighton & Hove Albion's Mathew Ryan on permanent deals, according to a report. Read more.
Jamie Carragher tips Kylian Mbappe to make "perfect" Liverpool move
Jamie Carragher insists that Liverpool have a realistic chance of signing Paris Saint-Germain attacker Kylian Mbappe. Read more.
Joan Laporta vows to do "everything possible" to keep Lionel Messi at Barcelona
Lionel Messi is more interested in a "winning sporting proposal" than finances when it comes to agreeing a new deal with Barcelona, according to Joan Laporta. Read more.
PSG's Kylian Mbappe 'only interested in joining Real Madrid or Liverpool'
PSG striker Kylian Mbappe is only prepared to head for the Parc des Princes exit door if Liverpool or Real Madrid come knocking, according to a report. Read more.
Real Madrid 'interested in Villarreal defender Pau Torres'
La Liga giants Real Madrid are reportedly considering making a move for Villarreal centre-back Pau Torres in the summer transfer window. Read more.
Mauricio Pochettino confident of keeping Kylian Mbappe at Paris Saint-Germain
Paris Saint-Germain boss Mauricio Pochettino insists that the French champions can offer Kylian Mbappe "all of the tools to make him happy". Read more.
Everton 'eyeing move for Real Madrid's Lucas Vazquez'
Real Madrid attacker Lucas Vazquez is a target for Premier League side Everton, according to a report. Read more.
Lyon chief confident of Memphis Depay stay despite Barcelona talk
Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas says that he remains optimistic about keeping Memphis Depay past the end of this season. Read more.
