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Friday's Transfer Talk Update: Merih Demiral, Vincent Kompany, Juan Foyth

Friday's Transfer Talk Update: Demiral, Kompany, Foyth
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Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.

The transfer window is open! Clubs around the UK and Europe have one final chance to strengthen their squads for the second half of the season.

Friday morning's headlines:

Manchester City are reportedly ready to rival Manchester United, Arsenal and Leicester City for Juventus defender Merih Demiral by tabling a £38m bid for the 21-year-old. Read more.
The agent of Tottenham Hotspur defender Juan Foyth reveals that he is looking at possible options for the 21-year-old to leave the club during the January window. Read more.
Arsenal are reportedly keen to bring in a box-to-box midfielder and a defender this month, despite manager Mikel Arteta claiming that there would be no major signings. Read more.
Chelsea are reportedly offered the chance to sign Atletico Madrid winger Thomas Lemar, who has also been linked with Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal. Read more.
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard reportedly recommends that the club end their pursuit of £80m-rated Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha, who has also been linked with Spurs. Read more.
Manchester United, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur are all reportedly interested in signing out-of-favour Barcelona centre-back Samuel Umtiti in January. Read more.
Swindon Town manager Richie Wellens says that he is hopeful of landing prolific scorer Eoin Doyle on loan again for the rest of the season. Read more.
Inter Milan CEO Giuseppe Marotta confirms that Barcelona midfielder Arturo Vidal is one of the club's targets in the January transfer window. Read more.
Bayern Munich sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic reportedly rules out the prospect of a January bid for Manchester City forward Leroy Sane. Read more.
Borussia Dortmund forward Jadon Sancho reportedly heads Liverpool's five-man transfer shortlist ahead of the summer window. Read more.
Manchester United reportedly rule out the prospect of completing a deal for Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Christian Eriksen over the January transfer window. Read more.
The 23-year-old has scored once for the Dons. Read more.
Ashley Young reportedly turns down a one-year contract extension at Manchester United in favour of completing a move to Inter Milan. Read more.
Chelsea and Manchester United reportedly both sent scouts to watch Moussa Dembele as he scored in Lyon's 3-1 Coupe de la Ligue win over Brest on Wednesday. Read more.
No Tynecastle return for Olly this season. Read more.
Manchester United and Arsenal reportedly table bids for PSG striker Edinson Cavani, who is out of contract in the summer and has been linked with Atletico Madrid. Read more.
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reportedly wants to make six new signings during the next two transfer windows. Read more.
Real Madrid reportedly remain intent on trying to part ways with Gareth Bale, despite claims from his agent that he plans to stay at the club throughout 2020. Read more.
The agent of defender Emerson Palmieri says that the full-back will not be leaving Chelsea during the January transfer window. Read more.
The 25-year-old joins until the end of the season after making 12 appearances for Dundee during a similar move a year ago. Read more.
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly planning an approach for Barcelona defender Nelson Semedo, who may be allowed to leave Camp Nou this month. Read more.
The Seagulls are expected to try to strengthen the squad as they battle for Premier League stability. Read more.
Pepe Reina previously spent nine years at Liverpool, making 394 appearances. Read more.
Arsenal are reportedly looking to sign Coritiba youngster Yan Couto as a replacement for Hector Bellerin. Read more.
Manchester City will reportedly target replacements for Leroy Sane and David Silva as part of a 2020 rebuild, although their priority remains a new central defender. Read more.
Arsenal spent big in the summer and their new manager is not awaiting a repeat this month. Read more.
The Black Cats are considering a number of strikers during the January window. Read more.
Tottenham Hotspur boss Jose Mourinho is reportedly interested in signing Middlesbrough youngster Djed Spence, who impressed in the FA Cup tie between the clubs on Sunday. Read more.
West Ham United are allegedly in line to fend off interest from Chelsea in the race to sign Benfica midfielder Gedson Fernandes. Read more.
Arsenal reportedly inform Lille that they are ready to complete a deal for midfielder Boubakary Soumare, who is attracting interest from several Premier League clubs. Read more.
Borussia Dortmund reportedly join Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur in expressing an interest in Norwich City defender Max Aarons. Read more.
Gareth Bale is 'unlikely' to leave Real Madrid during the January or summer transfer window, according to agent Jonathan Barnett. Read more.
Crystal Palace reportedly reject a loan bid from Bayern Munich for £80m-rated winger Wilfried Zaha, who has also been linked with Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur. Read more.
Ajax are reportedly exploring the possibility of bringing Matthijs de Ligt back to the club on loan from Juventus, just months after he left in a £75m deal. Read more.
The 33-year-old has made just 12 appearances in all competitions this season, making two starts. Read more.
Hellas Verona centre-back Marash Kumbulla emerges as a transfer target for Manchester United, according to a report. Read more.
Chelsea are on the verge of making a £40m bid for West Ham United defender Issa Diop, according to a report. Read more.
Jesse Lingard faces the Manchester United axe following his performance against Manchester City, according to a report. Read more.
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