Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest transfer news in the Premier League on Monday, December 28.
Monday morning's Premier League transfer talk news roundup:
Moises Caicedo 'keen to join Manchester United'
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Ecuadorian protege Moises Caicedo is reportedly keen to join Manchester United in the January transfer window.
The 19-year-old has been linked with a move to the Red Devils since bursting onto the scene with Independiente del Valle, where he boasts six goals and two assists in all competitions this season.
Caicedo is tied down to Independiente until 2024, but club chief Santiago Morales recently admitted that the teenager is likely to leave after a proposal from a European club.
Now, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reports that Caicedo would love to complete a move to Manchester United, and it is now up to the Red Devils to get a deal over the line.
Romano claimed last week that United are poised to agree a €5m (£4.5m) fee with Independiente for Caicedo's signature, and the Ecuador international is set to pen a five-year deal at Old Trafford.
Caicedo made his debut for the Ecuador national team in October and has already registered one goal and three assists during qualification for the 2022 World Cup.
Juventus 'want Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba for £50m in January'
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Juventus are reportedly keen to re-sign Paul Pogba from Manchester United during the upcoming January transfer window.
Pogba's future has once again come under the spotlight following comments from his agent Mino Raiola insisting that his career at Old Trafford is "over".
However, Raiola has since admitted that a January move away is unlikely, while Pogba has seen his game time increase slightly since those comments.
Nonetheless, Eurosport reports that Juventus are keen to bring the World Cup winner back to Turin next month as they believe competition for his signature will be more fierce in the summer.
Real Madrid are still thought to be considering a move at the end of the season, and Juventus hope they can avoid a bidding war by stealing a march on Los Blancos next month.
However, Pogba's wages are a problem for Juventus given that he currently earns a similar sum to Cristiano Ronaldo, while the Italian champions are also unwilling to pay more than £50m for the midfielder.
A swap deal involving either Paulo Dybala or Federico Bernardeschi has been mooted to help Juve lower the amount of cash involved, and that would be the Serie A outfit's preferred choice if Man United are unwilling to settle for £50m.
Pogba spent four years at Juventus from 2012 to 2016, making 178 appearances and helping the club to four successive Serie A titles.
More transfer news from Premier League:
Arsenal 'interested in Borussia Dortmund midfielder Julian Brandt'
Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Borussia Dortmund midfielder Julian Brandt during the January transfer window. Read more.
Arsenal squad 'split over Mesut Ozil exile'
A senior group of Arsenal players are reportedly lobbying for Mesut Ozil to be brought back into the first-team set-up at the club after his performances in training. Read more.
Arsenal 'cool interest in Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar'
Arsenal reportedly cool their interest in Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar, having developed reservations over a player who was heavily linked with a move last summer. Read more.
Liverpool to poach Folarin Balogun from Arsenal?
Premier League champions Liverpool are reportedly among a growing list of clubs interested in poaching highly-rated 19-year-old Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun. Read more.
Barcelona to seal pre-contract agreement for Manchester City's Eric Garcia?
Barcelona are reportedly hopeful of striking a pre-contract deal for wantaway Manchester City defender Eric Garcia next month. Read more.
Luka Modric 'agrees new Real Madrid deal'
Luka Modric, who is being linked with a return to Tottenham Hotspur, is reportedly ready to pen a contract extension at Real Madrid until the summer of 2022. Read more.
Arsenal eye Brighton's Tariq Lamptey as Hector Bellerin replacement?
Arsenal reportedly identify Brighton & Hove Albion defender Tariq Lamptey as an ideal replacement for Hector Bellerin, who is being linked with a return to Barcelona. Read more.
Juventus 'turn down chance to sign Arsenal's Mesut Ozil for free in January'
Juventus reportedly reject Arsenal's offer to sign Mesut Ozil for free next month, even with the Gunners paying half of the playmaker's £350k-a-week salary. Read more.
West Bromwich Albion 'join race for Manchester United's Daniel James'
West Bromwich Albion reportedly make an enquiry about the availability of Manchester United winger Daniel James during the January transfer window. Read more.
Lionel Messi 'will not leave Barcelona in January'
Lionel Messi is not considering a January exit from Barcelona and is happy to run down the final six months of his deal, according to journalist Moises Llorens. Read more.
RB Leipzig's Marcel Sabitzer 'interested in Tottenham move'
RB Leipzig's Marcel Sabitzer is reportedly interested in a move to Tottenham Hotspur, with the North London outfit preparing a £45m bid for the 26-year-old. Read more.
Wolverhampton Wanderers want Real Madrid's Luka Jovic?
Wolverhampton Wanderers reportedly add out-of-favour Real Madrid striker Luka Jovic to their list of potential replacements for the injured Raul Jimenez. Read more.
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi confirms desire to play in "another league"
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi admits that he is keen to play in another league before the end of his playing career. Read more.
Tottenham Hotspur's Serge Aurier wants Paris Saint-Germain return
Tottenham Hotspur right-back Serge Aurier insists that Paris Saint-Germain is the club closest to his heart and would always welcome a return to the French capital. Read more.
Georginio Wijnaldum 'wants more time to decide Liverpool future'
Midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum reportedly informs Liverpool officials that he is yet to decide whether he wishes to pen a new contract at Anfield. Read more.
Christian Eriksen 'open to Tottenham Hotspur return'
Inter Milan midfielder Christian Eriksen is reportedly open to rejoining Tottenham Hotspur during the January transfer window. Read more.
