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Sunday's Premier League transfer talk news roundup: Houssem Aouar, Cristiano Ronaldo, Mesut Ozil

Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for the Premier League on Sunday, January 17.

Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest transfer news in the Premier League on Sunday, January 17.

Sunday morning's Premier League transfer talk news roundup:


Arsenal 'convinced by Houssem Aouar'

Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar pictured on January 9, 2021© Reuters

Arsenal allegedly remain convinced that they should make another approach for Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar.

The Gunners appeared to be at the front of the queue for the Frenchman during the summer transfer window, only for a move to break down due to failing to agree a fee.

While Mikel Arteta's side have struggled to net in the Premier League, the 22-year-old has contributed three goals and three assists in Ligue 1.

According to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, club officials feel that the playmaker is the right player to add creativity to the current squad.

Speaking on the Feather on Football Podcast, Romano claimed that Arsenal would need to pay €60m (£53.3m) to tempt Lyon into a sale.

Lyon currently hold a one-point lead at the top of the Ligue 1 standings, making it highly unlikely that Aouar would leave in January.



Juventus 'eye Cristiano Ronaldo contract extension amid Manchester United interest'

Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo pictured on January 3, 2021© Reuters

Juventus are reportedly considering offering Cristiano Ronaldo a contract extension until June 2023.

The 35-year-old, who has scored 84 goals in 107 appearances for the Old Lady, has 18 months left to run on his current deal with the Italian champions.

Manchester United have recently been linked with the Portugal international amid suggestions that Juve could be prepared to let him leave at the end of the 2020-21 campaign in order to trim their wage budget.

However, according to Calciomercato, the Turin giants are putting plans in place to offer Ronaldo a 12-month extension on his current deal, taking him until the end of the 2022-23 season.

The versatile forward has been in excellent form for Andrea Pirlo's side this term, scoring 19 times in 18 appearances in all competitions, including 15 goals in 13 Serie A outings.

Ronaldo managed 118 goals and 68 assists in 292 appearances for United between 2003 and 2009, meanwhile, before joining Real Madrid, where he spent nine seasons.


More transfer news from Premier League:

Georginio Wijnaldum 'decides to leave Liverpool'
Georginio Wijnaldum will Liverpool on a free transfer to join Barcelona, according to a report. Read more.

Barcelona showing interest in Manchester United defender Diogo Dalot?
Barcelona reportedly hold an interest in signing Manchester United defender Diogo Dalot, who is currently on loan at AC Milan. Read more.

Bayern Munich eye Real Madrid's Eder Militao as David Alaba replacement?
Bayern Munich are reportedly interested in signing Real Madrid defender Eder Militao as a replacement for David Alaba, who could move in the opposite direction. Read more.

Mesut Ozil 'to say Arsenal goodbyes on Sunday'
Arsenal attacker Mesut Ozil will reportedly say goodbye to his teammates on Sunday ahead of a move to Fenerbahce. Read more.

Mesut Ozil 'agrees to terminate Arsenal contract'
The 32-year-old has not played for the club since March and could leave on a free transfer. Read more.

Joan Laporta: 'Lionel Messi wants to stay at Barcelona'
Lionel Messi wants to sign a new contract with Barcelona, according to the Catalan club's presidential candidate Joan Laporta. Read more.

Liverpool 'make Dayot Upamecano contact but also want Ibrahima Konate'
Liverpool make contact with the representatives of RB Leipzig centre-back Dayot Upamecano but are also interested Ibrahima Konate, according to a report. Read more.

Christian Eriksen 'wants to return to Tottenham Hotspur'
Inter Milan attacker Christian Eriksen wants to return to Tottenham Hotspur in January, according to a report. Read more.

Arsenal 'make contact with Emiliano Buendia agent'
Arsenal approach the agent of Norwich City playmaker Emiliano Buendia over a potential January deal, according to Fabrizio Romano. Read more.

Leeds United 'eyeing January deal for Adama Traore'
Wolverhampton Wanderers attacker Adama Traore emerges as a transfer target for Leeds United, according to a report. Read more.

Atletico Madrid want Arsenal's Alexandre Lacazette?
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone reportedly wants to bring Arsenal forward Alexandre Lacazette to the Spanish capital, despite the loan signing of Moussa Dembele. Read more.

Three clubs leading race for Arsenal's Folarin Balogun?
Three clubs are now regarded as serious contenders for the signature of Arsenal youngster Folarin Balogun, according to a report. Read more.

Sergio Aguero 'needs to prove fitness before Manchester City offer him new deal'
Sergio Aguero must prove his fitness before Manchester City offer him a new contract, according to a report. Read more.

Arsenal 'keeping tabs on Ivan Toney'
Brentford forward Ivan Toney is being watched by Arsenal, who have been impressed by his development, according to a report. Read more.

Chelsea 'battling to keep Olivier Giroud amid Juventus interest'
Olivier Giroud reportedly remains on the radar of Juventus despite affirming that he wants to stay on at Chelsea for the rest of the season. Read more.

Barcelona 'not thinking about selling Neto amid Arsenal interest'
Barcelona are reportedly open to selling a number of players this month, but second-choice goalkeeper Neto will stay put amid links with Arsenal. Read more.

Tottenham Hotspur boss Jose Mourinho 'pushing for Christian Eriksen reunion'
Tottenham Hotspur boss Jose Mourinho is reportedly keen to re-sign Christian Eriksen on loan from Inter Milan before the end of January. Read more.

Jose Mourinho 'wants to bring Angel Di Maria to Tottenham Hotspur'
Tottenham Hotspur boss Jose Mourinho wants to sign Paris Saint-Germain attacker Angel Di Maria this summer, according to a report. Read more.

Manchester City 'considering big-money Romelu Lukaku offer'
Inter Milan forward Romelu Lukaku emerges as a summer transfer target for Manchester City, according to a report. Read more.

Juventus 'lining up summer move for Paul Pogba'
Juventus will attempt to re-sign Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba this summer, according to a report. Read more.

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