Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest transfer news in the Premier League on Saturday, February 13.
Saturday morning's Premier League transfer talk news roundup:
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confirms he is keeping tabs on Erling Braut Haaland
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Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed that he is "following" the progress of fellow Norwegian and Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Braut Haaland.
The 20-year-old has been heavily linked with a transfer to Old Trafford as well as to rivals Manchester City and Real Madrid, and the youngster has previously worked with Solskjaer during his time at Molde.
United are understood to be interested in a striker and the Red Devils boss has heaped praise on the Dortmund man, stating that he will have a "fantastic" career for club and country.
"Erling will have a fantastic career. I'm following Erling. I've always said that. Was it 18 months we had together or something? Almost two years, maybe. A wonderful time. He will definitely have a great career for both Norway and his club," Solskjaer told Norwegian outlet VG.
"He is doing incredibly well for Dortmund, so we'll see where he ends up. As a Norwegian and someone who has worked with him, it is of course fun that he does so well.
"We will do what we can to become a better team, then he will do what he can to become a better player. Where does he end up? I do not want to say anything other than that, that I wish him all the best. Which choice he makes may be up to him."
Haaland, who will have a release clause worth around £68m which becomes active in the summer of 2022, has scored 22 goals and provided six assists in just 22 appearances in all competitions so far this campaign.
Arsenal 'close to completing £20m deal for Tiago Tomas'
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Arsenal are reportedly close to completing the signing of Sporting Lisbon striker Tiago Tomas for a deal worth around £20m.
The 18-year-old has broken in the first team with the Portuguese giants this season and has played regularly for a side currently unbeaten and at the top of the Primeira Liga table.
According to The Sun, sporting director Edu has been in direct contact with Sporting's director of football Hugo Viana over the deal to sign Tomas while scouting the forward during their match against Benfica, who the Gunners are to face in the Europa League next Thursday.
The youngster only recently signed a new contract in June 2020 which included a release clause worth £52m.
However, due to the current financial climate and Sporting's spending over the last few years, it is understood that the Portuguese club could accept a deal as low as £20m.
Edu has also stated to the Arsenal hierarchy that he believes the club would regret missing out on such a talented player in Tomas, after former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger came close to signing Cristiano Ronaldo from Sporting before his move to Manchester United.
Tomas has made 25 appearances in all competitions so far this campaign, scoring five goals and providing three assists.
More transfer news from Premier League:
Chelsea planning sales to fund Erling Braut Haaland pursuit?
Chelsea are reportedly planning to sell several first team players in order to afford the purchase of Borussia Dortmund forward Erling Braut Haaland this summer. Read more.
Bayern Munich beat Liverpool, Chelsea to signing Dayot Upamecano
Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich are reportedly set to complete the signing of RB Leipzig centre-back Dayot Upamecano. Read more.
Manchester United 'could sign Jadon Sancho for £50m this summer'
Manchester United could sign Borussia Dortmund attacker Jadon Sancho for £80m in the upcoming transfer market, according to a report. Read more.
Chelsea handed boost in David Alaba pursuit?
Chelsea's hopes of signing Bayern Munich defender David Alaba have potentially been boosted as the German club are close to completing the signing of Dayot Upamecano. Read more.
Manchester United 'draw up five-man centre-back shortlist'
Manchester United draw up a five-man centre-back shortlist ahead of this summer's transfer window, according to a report. Read more.
Arsenal 'close to agreeing deal for Sporting Lisbon teenager'
Arsenal are close to agreeing a deal for Sporting Lisbon for teenager Tiago Tomas, according to a report. Read more.
Man United youngster Dylan Levitt 'closing in on Croatia move'
Dylan Levitt hopes to be in the Wales squad at this summer's rearranged European Championship. Read more.
Chelsea considering Jorginho, Christian Eriksen swap?
Chelsea are reportedly open to negotiating a swap deal involving Jorginho and Inter Milan midfielder Christian Eriksen. Read more.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 'promised transfer funds this summer'
Manchester United promise Ole Gunnar Solskjaer that he will have money to improve the squad this summer, according to a report. Read more.
Agent: 'Jorginho could return to Napoli'
Chelsea midfielder Jorginho could return to Napoli in the future, according to the Italy international's agent. Read more.
Arsenal 'failed with loan bid for Barcelona midfielder Riqui Puig'
Arsenal allegedly expressed an interest in signing Barcelona midfielder Riqui Puig during the January transfer window. Read more.
Dimitar Berbatov expecting Donny van de Beek to speak to Manchester United over future
Former Manchester United forward Dimitar Berbatov expects Donny van de Beek to hold talks with the Red Devils over his future. Read more.
FPL tips: Double gameweek delight for Manchester City and Everton
Pep Guardiola's side have two fixtures in gameweek 24, as do Everton, Burnley and Fulham. Read more.
Chelsea, Liverpool 'to rival Bayern Munich for Dayot Upamecano'
Chelsea and Liverpool will rival Bayern Munich for the signature of RB Leipzig centre-back Dayot Upamecano this summer, according to a report. Read more.
Liverpool eye Monchengladbach's Florian Neuhaus as Wijnaldum replacement?
Liverpool reportedly identify Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Florian Neuhaus as a potential replacement for Georginio Wijnaldum, whose deal runs out in the summer. Read more.
Pochettino 'in regular contact with Tottenham's Hugo Lloris amid PSG links'
Paris Saint-Germain manager Mauricio Pochettino reportedly wants to bring Tottenham Hotspur's Hugo Lloris to the Parc des Princes in the summer. Read more.
