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Sunday's Premier League transfer talk news roundup: Jules Kounde, Juan Mata, Xherdan Shaqiri

Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for the Premier League on Sunday, February 14.

Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest transfer news in the Premier League on Sunday, February 14.

Sunday morning's Premier League transfer talk news roundup:


Manchester United to rival Liverpool for Raphinha?

Raphinha celebrates scoring for Leeds United against West Bromwich Albion in the Premier League on December 29, 2020© Reuters

Manchester United could allegedly battle Liverpool for the signature of Leeds United attacker Raphinha during this summer's transfer window.

The 24-year-old has been in impressive form for the Whites during the 2020-21 campaign, scoring four times and contributing four assists in 17 Premier League appearances.

A recent report claimed that Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp had identified the Brazilian as his leading transfer target, having been impressed with his form since arriving in England last year.

However, according to the Manchester Evening News, United could be prepared to rival the Reds for Raphinha, who is thought to still have a close relationship with Bruno Fernandes, having played alongside the Portugal international at Sporting Lisbon.

Leeds would be in a strong position when it comes to any potential negotiations, though, as they have the right-sided attacker on a contract until June 2024.

United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has allegedly been promised transfer funds to improve his squad during this summer's transfer window.



Real Madrid 'eyeing move for Aymeric Laporte'

Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte pictured in July 2020© Reuters

Real Madrid are reportedly interested in bringing Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte to the Bernabeu during this summer's transfer window.

Los Blancos could be in the market for at least one new centre-back ahead of next season, with the futures of both Sergio Ramos and Raphael Varane unclear.

A number of players, including Bayern Munich's David Alaba and Sevilla's Jules Kounde, have been linked with moves to the Spanish capital this summer.

However, according to the Daily Star, Laporte has also been identified by Zinedine Zidane's side as a potential arrival, with the 26-year-old losing his spot in City's first XI.

Laporte has started three of his side's last four Premier League matches but is now behind Ruben Dias and John Stones in the pecking order when it comes to the centre-back spots at the Etihad Stadium.

Despite falling out of favour, it is thought that Madrid would have to come up with an offer in the region of £57m to convince the Citizens to part with the Frenchman this summer.

Laporte made 222 appearances for Athletic Bilbao before joining Pep Guardiola's team in 2018.


More transfer news from Premier League:

Manchester United 'make Jules Kounde top target after missing out on Dayot Upamecano'
Manchester United view Sevilla's Jules Kounde as their leading centre-back target this summer, according to a report. Read more.

Manchester United's Juan Mata to return to Spain this summer?
Manchester United attacker Juan Mata could return to Spain this summer when his contract expires, according to a report. Read more.

Liverpool 'eyeing swap deal with Leeds United for Raphinha'
Liverpool could use Xherdan Shaqiri, Divock Origi, Harry Wilson, Sheyi Ojo or Marko Grujic in a possible swap deal with Leeds United for Raphinha, according to a report. Read more.

Hakim Ziyech 'considering Chelsea future'
Chelsea attacker Hakim Ziyech is already considering his future at Stamford Bridge, according to a report. Read more.

Liverpool 'determined to sign Bremer this summer'
Torino centre-back Bremer is wanted by Liverpool ahead of the 2021-22 campaign, according to a report. Read more.

Manchester City 'draw up five-man shortlist of Sergio Aguero replacements'
Manchester City draw up a five-man shortlist of possible Sergio Aguero replacements, according to a report. Read more.

Jose Mourinho 'tells Real Madrid he is fed up with Gareth Bale'
Tottenham Hotspur boss Jose Mourinho tells Real Madrid president Florentino Perez that he is 'fed up' with Gareth Bale, according to a report. Read more.

Arsenal 'quoted £22m for permanent Dani Ceballos deal'
Arsenal will have to pay £22m to sign Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos on a permanent deal this summer, according to a report. Read more.

Real Madrid 'make David Alaba top target to replace Sergio Ramos'
Real Madrid identify Bayern Munich's David Alaba as their leading target to replace Sergio Ramos, 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.

Arsenal 'handed boost in Isco pursuit'
Sevilla sporting director Monchi says that Spanish attacker Isco, who has been linked with Arsenal, is keen to leave Real Madrid. Read more.

Carlo Ancelotti: 'Lucas Digne has agreed new Everton contract'
Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti says that French defender Lucas Digne has agreed a new contract with the Toffees. Read more.

Real Madrid to lose Sergio Ramos if Gareth Bale returns?
Real Madrid face losing Sergio Ramos on a free transfer this summer in order to pay the remaining year of Gareth Bale's salary, according to a report. Read more.

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