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Sunday's Premier League transfer talk news roundup: Patrick van Aanholt, Ousmane Dembele, Thiago Silva

Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for the Premier League on Sunday, January 31.

Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest transfer news in the Premier League on Sunday, January 31.

Sunday morning's Premier League transfer talk news roundup:


Ronald Koeman confirms Eric Garcia will join Barcelona

Manchester City defender Eric Garcia pictured in October 2020© Reuters

Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman has revealed that the Catalan giants will sign Eric Garcia this summer if they are unable to complete a deal during the January transfer window.

The centre-back's contract at Manchester City is due to expire at the end of June, and he has been strongly linked with a return to Camp Nou over the last few months.

Barca face a race against the clock to secure a deal for the 20-year-old before the January transfer window closes for business, but Koeman has confirmed that the Spain international will be returning in 2021, even if the club have to wait until the end of the campaign.

"We already know he (Garcia) will probably arrive in the summer. If it's not possible this January, then we'll accept it and move on," Koeman told reporters.

Garcia initially left Barca for the Etihad Stadium in 2017 and has made 31 appearances for the Citizens, including eight outings in all competitions during the 2020-21 campaign.

The Spaniard has also recently been linked with a move to Arsenal.



Arsenal 'considering move for Patrick van Aanholt'

Patrick van Aanholt scores for Palace on February 22, 2020© Reuters

Arsenal are reportedly weighing up a move for Crystal Palace defender Patrick van Aanholt.

Sead Kolasinac's departure has left the Gunners short of options at left-back, while Kieran Tierney's recent injury problems have seen Cedric Soares deployed in that area of the field.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta recently claimed that his club could be in the market for a new left-back before the end of the January transfer window, and Southampton's Ryan Bertrand has been linked with a possible move.

However, according to The Mirror, Van Aanholt has now emerged as a target, with the 30-year-old potentially available for a cut-price fee as his contract at Selhurst Park is due to expire this summer.

The Netherlands international has featured on more than 200 occasions in the Premier League but has found himself out of favour with Roy Hodgson's side in recent weeks, only featuring in one of Palace's last six league matches.

Van Aanholt has made 123 appearances for the Eagles since arriving from Sunderland in 2017.


More transfer news from Premier League:

Ousmane Dembele 'open to signing new Barcelona deal amid Manchester United interest'
Ousmane Dembele, who is again being linked with Manchester United, is reportedly prepared to sign a new contract with Barcelona. Read more.

Chelsea 'open contract talks with Thiago Silva, Jorginho'
Chelsea open discussions with Thiago Silva and Jorginho over the possibility of signing new contracts at the club, according to a report. Read more.

Sergio Ramos 'ready to quit Real Madrid for Manchester United'
Sergio Ramos is preparing to leave Real Madrid on a free transfer this summer and wants to join Manchester United, according to a report. Read more.

Manchester City 'closing in on two Brazilian starlets'
Manchester City are reportedly closing in on the signings of Fluminense youngsters Kayky and Metinho. Read more.

Arsenal to move for Joan Jordan this summer?
Arsenal intend to make a move for Sevilla midfielder Joan Jordan during this summer's transfer window, according to a report. Read more.

Dele Alli to Paris Saint-Germain 'relies on Christian Eriksen rejoining Tottenham'
Tottenham Hotspur will only allow Dele Alli to join Paris Saint-Germain if the club can secure a return for Christian Eriksen, according to a report. Read more.

Manchester United 'identify Jules Kounde as leading defensive target'
Sevilla centre-back Jules Kounde emerges as a leading transfer target for Manchester United, according to a report. Read more.

Man United's Tahith Chong swaps Werder Bremen for Club Brugge
The Manchester United winger has seen his time in Bremen cut short before heading to Belgium. Read more.

Liverpool 'eyeing deal for Arsenal's Shkodran Mustafi'
Liverpool could attempt to sign Arsenal defender Shkodran Mustafi before the transfer window closes, according to a report. Read more.

James Garner joins Nottingham Forest on loan from Man United
The 19-year-old midfielder made a strong start to the season at Vicarage Road. Read more.

AC Milan 'want to sign Diogo Dalot on a permanent deal'
AC Milan want to sign Manchester United defender Diogo Dalot on a permanent deal, according to a report. Read more.

Bayern Munich 'ahead of Manchester United, Liverpool in Dayot Upamecano race'
Bayern Munich lead Manchester United and Liverpool in the race for RB Leipzig centre-back Dayot Upamecano, according to a report. Read more.

Serge Aurier 'fighting to save Tottenham Hotspur career'
Tottenham Hotspur defender Serge Aurier faces a fight to save his career at the club following Thursday's clash with Liverpool, according to a report. Read more.

Paris Saint-Germain want Dele Alli for longer than short-term loan?
Paris Saint-Germain reportedly have long-term ambitions to sign Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli on a permanent basis. Read more.

Bayern Munich confirm meeting with Dayot Upamecano's agents
Bayern Munich sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic confirms that his club had a meeting with the agents of RB Leipzig centre-back Dayot Upamecano on Friday. Read more.

Borussia Dortmund's Erling Braut Haaland available for £66m this summer?
Borussia Dortmund are prepared to sanction Erling Braut Haaland's exit for just £66m this summer due to their desperate financial situation, according to a report. Read more.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer rules out Brandon Williams exit from Man United
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confirms that Brandon Williams will not be heading out on loan before Monday's deadline. Read more.

Manchester City 'turn down chance to re-sign Roma's Edin Dzeko'
Manchester City reportedly turn down the opportunity to re-sign Edin Dzeko from Roma, with the striker going through a rough patch with manager Paulo Fonseca. Read more.

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