Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest transfer news in the Premier League on Thursday, October 29.
Thursday morning's Premier League transfer talk news roundup:
Manchester United 'to offer Hakan Calhanoglu five-year contract'
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Manchester United are reportedly preparing to offer AC Milan attacker Hakan Calhanoglu a five-year contract to make the move to Old Trafford on a free transfer.
The 26-year-old has been in excellent form for Milan during the 2020-21 campaign, scoring four times and providing four assists in eight appearances in all competitions.
The Turkey international will be out of contract next June, though, and according to Gazzetta dello Sport, United are interested in bringing him to the Premier League.
The report claims that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side are preparing to tempt the attacker with the offer of a five-year contract, but Milan are allegedly still hopeful of agreeing fresh terms before the end of 2020.
Calhanoglu moved to San Siro from Bayer Leverkusen in 2017 and has 137 appearances for the Italian giants in all competitions, contributing 27 goals and 40 assists in the process.
A number of Spanish clubs are also believed to be keeping a close eye on developments.
Paul Scholes urges Manchester United to sign Dayot Upamecano
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RB Leipzig centre-back Dayot Upamecano would be an ideal signing for Manchester United, according to the English club's former midfielder Paul Scholes.
The France international is widely expected to leave Leipzig during next summer's transfer window, and United are said to be firmly in the hunt for his services.
Upamecano could not prevent Leipzig from suffering a 5-0 defeat to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side in the Champions League on Wednesday night, but Scholes has urged the 20-time English champions to move for the 22-year-old in 2021.
"This is the type of defender I think United need, he's very different to [Harry] Maguire and [Victor] Lindelof," Scholes told BT Sport. "He absolutely loves one-on-ones, he loves getting down that channel because he knows he's gonna beat them. It's very much the same as what Rio [Ferdinand] used to do, what Jaap Stam used to do.
"It frees the rest of the team to worry about attacking play, because you know you've got a centre-half who is going to defend and he'll do it all day."
Upamecano, who has also been linked with Liverpool, will allegedly have a €42m (£38m) release clause in his contract next summer.
More transfer news from Premier League:
Liverpool 'given green light to move for David Alaba'
Liverpool prepare a move for Bayern Munich defender David Alaba, according to a report. Read more.
Lucien Favre: 'Manchester United speculation could have harmed Jadon Sancho form'
Borussia Dortmund boss Lucien Favre admits that the transfer speculation surrounding Jadon Sancho over the summer could have played a role in the attacker's slow start to the season. Read more.
Lionel Messi to extend stay at Barcelona?
Lionel Messi could reportedly extend his stay at Barcelona beyond next summer after Josep Bartomeu stands down as president. Read more.
Manchester United 'join the race for Ajax's Ryan Gravenberch'
Manchester United are interested in signing Ajax teenager Ryan Gravenberch, according to a report. Read more.
Liverpool 'interested in signing Marcus Thuram'
Liverpool are interested in signing Borussia Monchengladbach attacker Marcus Thuram during next summer's transfer window, according to a report. Read more.
Paul Robinson urges Leeds United to move for Danny Rose
Former Leeds United goalkeeper Paul Robinson says that the Whites should look to sign Tottenham Hotspur's Danny Rose. Read more.
Sergio Romero 'hoping Manchester United will terminate contract'
Argentine goalkeeper Sergio Romero is reportedly hopeful that Manchester United will terminate his contract. Read more.
Juventus 'tried to sign Ansu Fati over the summer'
Juventus attempted to sign Barcelona youngster Ansu Fati over the summer, according to a report. Read more.
Chelsea, Manchester United 'monitoring Sebastian Walukiewicz'
Cagliari defender Sebastian Walukiewicz emerges as a potential transfer target for Chelsea and Manchester United, according to a report. Read more.
David Alaba 'feels undervalued' by Bayern Munich amid Liverpool links'
Defender David Alaba is reportedly holding out for a more lucrative contract offer from Bayern Munich. Read more.
Mikel Arteta: 'Reiss Nelson did not want to leave Arsenal on loan'
The 20-year-old has played just 81 minutes of first-team football this season. Read more.
Shkodran Mustafi: 'There have been no talks over new Arsenal deal'
The Germany defender is out of contract in the summer. Read more.
AC Milan to rival Liverpool for Schalke 04 defender Ozan Kabak?
AC Milan are reportedly ready to rival Liverpool in the race to sign Schalke 04 defender Ozan Kabak. Read more.
Spurs defender Toby Alderweireld 'could end career at Royal Antwerp'
Tottenham Hotspur defender Toby Alderweireld could end his playing career at Thursday's Europa League opponents Royal Antwerp, according to his father. Read more.
