Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest transfer news in La Liga on Thursday, September 24.
Thursday morning's La Liga transfer talk news roundup:
Manchester United 'considering late move for Samuel Umtiti'
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Manchester United could reportedly move for Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti in the final stages of this summer's transfer window.
Chris Smalling is expected to leave the Red Devils before the October 5 deadline, while Marcos Rojo could also move on, which would leave the 20-time English champions short of experienced options at the back.
A new central defender could therefore arrive at Old Trafford in the coming weeks, and according to France Football, United are weighing up an approach for Umtiti.
The France international has a contract at Camp Nou until the summer of 2023 but could allegedly be allowed to leave for free as the Catalan giants attempt to reduce their wage bill.
The 2018 World Cup winner has made 116 appearances for Barca in all competitions, but a number of injury problems restricted him to just 13 La Liga outings in 2019-20.
Umtiti has not played for his current club since the end of June due to a knee issue.
Arsenal 'prioritise move for Thomas Partey over Houssem Aouar'
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Arsenal are reportedly ready to prioritise a move for Atletico Madrid's Thomas Partey this summer despite being strongly linked with Lyon's Houssem Aouar over the last few weeks.
The Gunners are believed to be determined to sign a new central midfielder before the end of the transfer window but have thus far found it difficult to agree a deal for either of their main targets.
However, according to The Athletic, Mikel Arteta's side are ready to drop their interest in Aouar in order to ensure that they wrap up a deal for Thomas before the deadline at the start of October.
The Ghana international has a £45m release clause in his current deal at the Wanda Metropolitano, which is due to run until the summer of 2023.
Thomas was again a key player for Diego Simeone's side during the 2019-20 campaign, making 46 appearances in all competitions, contributing four goals and one assist.
Arsenal will be looking to make it three Premier League wins in a row at the start of the new season when they welcome champions Liverpool to the Emirates Stadium on Monday night.
More transfer news from La Liga:
Arsenal 'not giving up on Philippe Coutinho'
Arsenal are reportedly not prepared to end their efforts to sign Barcelona playmaker Philippe Coutinho before the end of the summer transfer window. Read more.
Ansu Fati pens new Barcelona deal with £367m release clause
Ansu Fati signs a new contract with Barcelona until 2024, with the attacker's release clause rising to £367m. Read more.
Barcelona directors 'threatened to quit over Luis Suarez to Atletico Madrid deal'
A number of Barcelona directors allegedly threatened to resign when it became apparent that Luis Suarez was close to joining Atletico Madrid. Read more.
Barcelona 'weighing up summer move for Willian Jose'
Real Sociedad forward Willian Jose emerges as a transfer target for Barcelona, according to a report. Read more.
Arsenal 'identify Amadou Diawara as Thomas Partey, Houssem Aouar alternative'
Arsenal reportedly identify Roma midfielder Amadou Diawara as a possible summer signing. Read more.
Luis Suarez to leave Barcelona for Atletico Madrid in £5.5m deal
Luis Suarez won four LaLiga titles, four Copa del Reys and the Champions League in six seasons with Barca. Read more.
Liverpool 'not planning any more summer signings'
Liverpool have reportedly concluded their incoming summer transfer business and will now switch their attention to outings. Read more.
Nelson Semedo joins Wolverhampton Wanderers from Barcelona
The Portugal international has agreed a three-year deal. Read more.
Everton 'keen on loan move for Jean-Clair Todibo'
Everton are weighing up a loan move for Barcelona centre-back Jean-Clair Todibo, according to a report. Read more.
