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Friday's Premier League transfer talk news roundup: Lautaro Martinez, Sergio Aguero, Alex Telles

By Andy Brent, Reporter | 11 September 2020

Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for the Premier League on Friday, September 11.

Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest transfer news in the Premier League on Friday, September 11.

Friday morning's Premier League transfer talk news roundup:

Barcelona 'learn asking price for Lautaro Martinez'

Lautaro Martinez in action for Inter Milan on July 25, 2020

Inter Milan have reportedly informed Barcelona that the asking price for Lautaro Martinez is €90m (£83m).

The Catalan giants have been strongly linked with a move for the 23-year-old in recent months, although the financial impact of the coronavirus outbreak has made a deal more difficult for Ronald Koeman's side.

According to Marca, Barca remain locked in talks with Inter over a potential deal for the Argentina international, who is valued by his Italian club at €90m (£83m).

The South American, who still has three years left to run on his contract at San Siro, has scored 30 times and registered eight assists in 84 appearances for Inter in all competitions.

Manchester City are also believed to be long-term admirers of the centre-forward as they prepare for life after Sergio Aguero, with the 32-year-old potentially moving on next summer.

Barca are thought to be keen to discuss a swap deal with Inter for Martinez, who is seemingly viewed as the ideal long-term replacement for alleged Juventus target Luis Suarez.

Manchester United closing in on a deal for Alex Telles?

Alex Telles pictured for Porto in February 2020

Manchester United are reportedly in a strong position to sign Porto defender Alex Telles.

A new left-back is thought to be on the agenda for the Red Devils during this summer's transfer window, and Real Madrid's Sergio Reguilon has been linked with a move to Old Trafford.

Telles has been mentioned as a possible target for the 20-time English champions over the last few months, meanwhile, with the Brazil international impressing in Portugal last term.

The 27-year-old scored 13 times and provided 12 assists in 49 appearances at club level during the 2019-20 campaign, and a recent report claimed that his agent had travelled to England for talks with United.

According to A Bola, Wolverhampton Wanderers are interested in Telles, but United are at the head of the queue for the defender, who is 'close' to leaving his current club.

The South American has a €40m (£37m) release clause in his current deal - due to expire next summer - but is allegedly available for €30m (£28m) in the current market.

Chelsea were also said to be interested before signing Ben Chilwell from Leicester City.

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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang 'agrees new three-year Arsenal contract'
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Real Madrid 'in contact over potential Riyad Mahrez move'
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Ainsley Maitland-Niles 'still considering Arsenal exit'
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Liverpool 'agree personal terms with Thiago Alcantara'
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Report: Arsenal lining up fresh bid for Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar
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Chelsea forward Olivier Giroud 'agrees contract with Juventus'
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Chelsea 'reject N'Golo Kante swap offers including Christian Eriksen, Marcelo Brozovic'
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Michy Batshuayi joins Crystal Palace on loan after penning new Chelsea deal
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Tottenham Hotspur defender Danny Rose 'heading for Genoa'
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Alexandre Lacazette 'to seek clarification over Arsenal future'
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Arsenal chief denies agent-driven recruitment claims
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Real Madrid willing to pay half of Gareth Bale's wages to offload forward?
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Scott Parker: 'Fulham are still looking to add more new signings'
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Chris Smalling close to Manchester United exit?
Chris Smalling is training away from the Manchester United first team ahead of a potential return to Roma, according to a report. Read more.

Georginio Wijnaldum 'holds positive talks with Liverpool'
Netherlands midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum reportedly held 'positive talks' with Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp on Wednesday. Read more.

Thomas Tuchel rules out Paris Saint-Germain move for Arsenal's Matteo Guendouzi
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Real Madrid 'would have to pay £60m to offload Gareth Bale'
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Liverpool 'scouting Borussia Dortmund's Giovanni Reyna'
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Frank Lampard keen to manage expectations at Chelsea despite major investment
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Kenny Tete joins Fulham on a four-year contract
The 24-year-old right-back has won 13 caps for Holland. Read more.

Chris Wilder confident of signing striker on loan
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Everton 'approach Chelsea to discuss Fikayo Tomori deal'
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Newcastle send Florian Lejeune on loan to Alaves
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Jan Paul Van Hecke joins Brighton & Hove Albion from NAC Breda
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