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Transfer Talk Daily Update: Lucas Moura, Odion Ighalo, Francis Coquelin

Transfer Talk Daily Update: Moura, Ighalo, Coquelin
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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:

Report: Lucas Moura angry at Paris Saint-Germain over £35.5m price tag
Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly unwilling to do business with Manchester United over the services of winger Lucas Moura for anything less than £35.5m. Read more.

Chris Coleman: 'Sunderland in dogfight for new signings'
Chris Coleman admits that Championship strugglers Sunderland are facing a "dogfight" to recruit new players in the January transfer window. Read more.

Falkirk sign Premier League duo Ryan Blair, Alex Jakubiak on loan
Scottish Championship strugglers Falkirk complete the loan signings of Swansea City midfielder Ryan Blair and Watford striker Alex Jakubiak. Read more.

Report: Odion Ighalo interested in potential Premier League return
Former Watford striker Odion Ighalo is reportedly willing to listen to offers from Premier League clubs regarding a potential return to the English top flight. Read more.

Oxford United complete signing of Liverpool midfielder Cameron Brannagan
League One outfit Oxford United sign Liverpool midfielder Cameron Brannagan on a three-and-a-half-year deal for an undisclosed fee. Read more.

Lukas Nmecha signs new Manchester City contract
England Under-19 forward Lukas Nmecha signs a new contract with Manchester City amid reported interest from fellow Premier League side Everton. Read more.

Leicester City boss Claude Puel welcomes Harry Maguire, Manchester City links
Leicester City boss Claude Puel insists that it is "a good thing" for Harry Maguire to be linked with a move to Manchester City. Read more.

Manchester United defender Demetri Mitchell completes loan move to Hearts
Hearts announce that Manchester United defender Demetri Mitchell has moved to the Edinburgh-based side on loan until the end of the season. Read more.

Arsenal midfielder Francis Coquelin completes move to Valencia
Valencia announce that they have completed the signing of Arsenal midfielder Francis Coquelin for a fee reportedly in the region of £12m. Read more.

Millwall keen on loan deal for Aston Villa defender Tommy Elphick?
Millwall are reportedly interested in securing a loan deal for Aston Villa defender Tommy Elphick. Read more.

Celtic's Brendan Rodgers considering deal for PSG loanee Odsonne Edouard
Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers reveals that he is in "no rush" to complete a permanent deal for Paris Saint-Germain forward Odsonne Edouard. Read more.

Gerard Pique expects Samuel Umtiti to remain at Barcelona
Barcelona defender Gerard Pique expects defensive teammate Samuel Umtiti to remain at Camp Nou for "a very long time". Read more.

Manchester United told to pay £27m for Anderlecht midfielder Leander Dendoncker
Anderlecht general manager Herman Van Holsbeeck suggests that alleged Manchester United target Leander Dendoncker will cost around £27m in the January window. Read more.

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho asks Justin Kluivert to stay at Ajax?
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho reportedly asks Justin Kluivert to see out the next six months of his contract at Ajax before signing the forward in the summer. Read more.

Sunderland launch move for Burnley forward Jonathan Walters?
Sunderland are reportedly looking to secure a loan deal for Burnley forward Jonathan Walters before the end of January. Read more.

Rafinha 'heading for Inter Milan'
Barcelona midfielder Rafinha will undergo a medical with Inter Milan ahead of a loan move to the Italian outfit, according to a report. Read more.

Mauricio Pellegrino: 'Southampton need a forward'
Southampton boss Mauricio Pellegrino confirms that his club are attempting to sign a new striker during the January transfer window. Read more.

Claude Puel: 'I want to keep Riyad Mahrez'
Leicester City boss Claude Puel says that he is desperate to keep in-demand Riyad Mahrez at the King Power Stadium this month. Read more.

David Wagner: 'Huddersfield Town nearing Alex Pritchard deal'
Huddersfield Town boss David Wagner confirms that his club have reached an agreement with Norwich City for the transfer of Alex Pritchard. Read more.

Torino 'target Everton midfielder Muhamed Besic'
Torino want to bring Everton midfielder Muhamed Besic to Serie A before the end of the month, according to a report. Read more.

Sean Dyche: 'No Scott Arfield bids'
Burnley boss Sean Dyche denies that Scott Arfield has been the subject of interest from three Premier League clubs over the last couple of days. Read more.

Ian Wright: 'Mesut Ozil would be better at Manchester United'
Former Arsenal striker Ian Wright says that Gunners attacker Mesut Ozil would "sprinkle stardust" if he joined Manchester United. Read more.

Guillem Balague: 'Manchester City playing risky game with Alexis Sanchez'
Journalist Guillem Balague claims that Manchester City are playing 'a risky game' in their pursuit of Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez after Manchester United joined the race. Read more.

Arsenal 'to hold Malcom meeting with Bordeaux'
Arsenal reportedly schedule a meeting with Bordeaux to discuss a move for Malcom, who is said to be valued by his French club at £40m. Read more.

Manchester United 'join Alexis Sanchez race'
Manchester United reportedly join the race for Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez as they look to beat Manchester City to the Chilean. Read more.

Daniel Levy: 'Key players will stay at Tottenham Hotspur'
Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy insists that the likes of Harry Kane and Dele Alli will not be leaving the capital club at the end of this season. Read more.

Hearts 'to sign Manchester United defender on loan'
Manchester United defender Demetri Mitchell will join Hearts on loan for the remainder of the 2017-18 campaign, according to a report. Read more.

West Ham United 'told £15m for Harry Arter'
West Ham United reportedly learn that it will take £15m to sign Bournemouth midfielder Harry Arter during the January transfer window. Read more.

Newcastle United, West Bromwich Albion keen on Wolves defender Conor Coady?
Newcastle United and West Bromwich Albion are reportedly interested in signing Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Conor Coady. Read more.

Cardiff City make move for Norwich City midfielder Yanic Wildschut?
Cardiff City are reportedly interested in signing Norwich City winger Yanic Wildschut before the end of the January transfer window. Read more.

Leeds United complete Laurens De Bock signing
Leeds United confirm that they have completed the signing of Club Brugge defender Laurens De Bock for an undisclosed fee. Read more.

West Bromwich Albion 'want Arsenal defender Calum Chambers in Jonny Evans deal'
West Bromwich Albion reportedly indicate that they want Arsenal to include Calum Chambers in any offer for defender Jonny Evans. Read more.

Barcelona complete transfer of Colombian defender Yerry Mina
Barcelona announce that they have completed the signing of Colombian defender Yerry Mina from Palmeiras. Read more.

Fulham: 'Ryan Sessegnon staying put this month'
Fulham insist that teenage prodigy Ryan Sessegnon will not depart Craven Cottage this month amid interest from Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur. Read more.

Wolverhampton Wanderers 'plan to sign Willy Boly permanently'
Wolverhampton Wanderers reportedly intend to sign on-loan Porto defender Willy Boly on a permanent deal this summer. Read more.

Tottenham Hotspur 'to open new Dele Alli talks'
Tottenham Hotspur reportedly plan new contract talks with Dele Alli amid rumoured interest from the likes of Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain. Read more.

Arsene Wenger confirms Francis Coquelin's Arsenal exit
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger confirms that Francis Coquelin will join Valencia this month. Read more.

Liverpool 'could welcome Naby Keita this month'
Liverpool are reportedly given encouragement that they could bring in Naby Keita from RB Leipzig earlier than expected, although they would have to pay a substantial extra fee. Read more.

Liverpool 'want Roberto Firmino for life'
Liverpool are reportedly looking to tie down Roberto Firmino to a deal that will keep him at the club for the rest of his playing career. Read more.

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