Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest transfer news in the Premier League on Monday, January 4.
Monday morning's Premier League transfer talk news roundup:
Amad Diallo hints at imminent Manchester United arrival
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New Manchester United attacker Amad Diallo has suggested that he will arrive in England in a matter of days by posting an image from inside a plane on social media.
The Red Devils have blocked Atalanta BC's attempts to keep the 18-year-old, who agreed a move to United over the summer, on loan for the remainder of the 2020-21 campaign.
On Sunday, Diallo posted a picture of a plane seat on Instagram, and according to the Manchester Evening News, the attacker is on his way to Rome to complete the final paperwork in relation to a visa.
The teenager will then allegedly fly to Manchester in the middle of next week, meaning that he should be at the club before the FA Cup clash with Watford on January 9.
Diallo, who was born in the Ivory Coast before moving to Italy at a young age, has made two substitute appearances for Atalanta during the 2020-21 campaign.
United will reportedly pay an initial €25m (£22.7m) for the right-sided attacker, but the deal could eventually rise to €40m (£35.5m) due to various add-ons.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 'wants to offload six first-team Manchester United players in January'
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Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is reportedly keen to offload as many as six first-team players before the end of the January transfer window.
Amad Diallo will arrive at Old Trafford from Atalanta BC this month, having finally received a work permit, but it is otherwise expected to be a quiet window in terms of incomings.
However, according to The Sun, Solskjaer wants to shift Sergio Romero, Marcos Rojo, Phil Jones, Jesse Lingard, Daniel James and Brandon Williams before the end of the month.
Romero, Rojo, Jones and Lingard are all out of favour at Old Trafford and are likely to be available for transfer.
However, James and Williams are still highly rated by Solskjaer despite their lack of action this term and therefore might only be allowed to leave on loan deals for the remainder of the 2020-21 campaign.
The United manager will allegedly sit down with all six players in the coming days to determine the best course of action for each individual.
The 20-time English champions are still said to have an interest in Jadon Sancho but would rather bring his Borussia Dortmund teammate Erling Braut Haaland to the club.
More transfer news from Premier League:
Manchester United 'reject Paul Pogba, Ramsey, Costa swap deal from Juventus'
Manchester United reject a proposed swap deal from Juventus including Aaron Ramsey and Douglas Costa for Paul Pogba, according to a report. Read more.
Manchester City eye move for Atletico Madrid's Renan Lodi?
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola reportedly identifies Atletico Madrid left-back Renan Lodi as a potential target for the summer transfer window. Read more.
West Bromwich Albion decide against Daniel James swoop?
West Bromwich Albion manager Sam Allardyce decides against pursuing a deal for out-of-favour Manchester United winger Daniel James, according to a report. Read more.
Jurgen Klopp provides update on January plans
The Reds are threadbare in defence. Read more.
Arsenal to recall Lucas Torreira from Atletico Madrid loan?
Arsenal are reportedly contemplating whether to recall midfielder Lucas Torreira from his loan spell at Atletico Madrid. Read more.
Arsenal 'interested in Queens Park Rangers goalkeeper Seny Dieng'
Queens Park Rangers goalkeeper Seny Dieng emerges as a potential transfer target for Arsenal, according to a report. Read more.
Mauricio Pochettino 'contacts Dele Alli to discuss PSG move'
Paris Saint-Germain boss Mauricio Pochettino contacts Tottenham Hotspur attacker Dele Alli to discuss a January move, according to a report. Read more.
PSG 'hoping to ward off Liverpool interest in Kylian Mbappe with new deal'
Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly determined to agree a new deal with Kylian Mbappe in order to fend off interest from Liverpool and Real Madrid. Read more.
Mikel Arteta: 'Alexandre Lacazette contract talks will take place in summer'
Alexandre Lacazette's current Arsenal deal expires in 2022. Read more.
Gian Piero Gasperini: 'Manchester United want Amad Diallo this month'
Atalanta BC boss Gian Piero Gasperini confirms that Manchester United want Amad Diallo to arrive at Old Trafford this month. Read more.
William Saliba 'wants to leave Arsenal'
Arsenal outcast William Saliba - who has been frozen out by Mikel Arteta - reportedly wants to leave the club this month in search of regular first-team football. Read more.
Crystal Palace to rival Manchester United, Liverpool for Ozan Kabak?
Crystal Palace reportedly join Manchester United, Liverpool and AC Milan in the race to sign highly-rated Schalke 04 defender Ozan Kabak. Read more.
Liverpool, Manchester United, Manchester City 'join Chelsea in Declan Rice race'
Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United all reportedly join Chelsea in the race to sign West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice. Read more.
Chelsea 'set out long-term plan for Declan Rice'
Chelsea reportedly possess a long-term plan for Declan Rice, whom they wish to sign from West Ham United as soon as possible. Read more.
Arsenal 'end Isco interest due to Emile Smith Rowe'
Arsenal reportedly end their interest in Real Madrid midfielder Isco due to the emergence of academy graduate Emile Smith Rowe. Read more.
Tottenham Hotspur 'open talks with Harry Kane over new contract'
Tottenham Hotspur begin talks Harry Kane over a new contract at the club, according to a report. Read more.
Kevin De Bruyne 'very close to new Manchester City contract'
Manchester City are close to agreeing a new contract with playmaker Kevin De Bruyne until 2025, according to Fabrizio Romano. Read more.
Patrick Bamford 'set for new and improved Leeds United deal'
Leeds United prepare to open contract talks with English forward Patrick Bamford, according to a report. Read more.
Andrea Pirlo confirms Juventus interest in Chelsea forward Olivier Giroud
Juventus boss Andrea Pirlo suggests that he is interested in signing Chelsea forward Olivier Giroud during the January transfer window. Read more.
Sam Allardyce: 'Brexit regulations have harmed transfer plans'
The Albion boss reveals new regulations have not helped his cause. Read more.
Leeds United keen on Mainz 05 striker Jean-Philippe Mateta?
Leeds United are reportedly interested in signing Mainz 05 striker Jean-Philippe Mateta during 2021. Read more.
