Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest transfer news in the Premier League on Saturday, December 12.
Saturday morning's Premier League transfer talk news roundup:
David Alaba to become Chelsea's highest-earning player?
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Chelsea will reportedly need to make David Alaba their highest-earning player if they are to land the Bayern Munich ace next year.
The Blues are believed to be one of four clubs interested in signing the Austria international, along with Barcelona, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain.
Alaba is set to become a free agent at the end of the season and therefore boasts high bargaining power, knowing that he can be signed without a transfer fee involved.
Bayern have yet to rule out tying the versatile defender down to a new deal, but German outlet Bild reports that he is demanding £350,000 a week.
That would make the 28-year-old Chelsea's highest earner should they persuade him to join them over Madrid, Barca and PSG, with Kai Havertz next on the list with a rumoured £310,000-a-week salary.
Alaba has spent the past decade as a first-team regular for Bayern, making over 400 appearances for the reigning German and European champions in all competitions.
Manchester United board 'regret siding with Paul Pogba over Jose Mourinho'
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Manchester United chiefs reportedly fear that they wrongly sided with Paul Pogba over Jose Mourinho when the pair clashed two years ago.
The pair's relationship was a toxic one during Mourinho's time at Old Trafford, with many feeling that the bitter falling out contributed to the Portuguese's sacking.
Mourinho's successor Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is now experiencing similar problems, with Pogba's agent publicly revealing this week that the midfielder wants to leave the club.
According to The Sun, United's board believe that they may have misjudged the situation when Mourinho was at the helm.
It is claimed that the Red Devils felt at the time that Mourinho was being his typical self in an attempt to get the best out of the France international.
Solskjaer's own future at United is in doubt following Tuesday's Champions League exit, but he is believed to have the backing of the board for now.
More transfer news from Premier League:
Juventus considering Cristiano Ronaldo, Paul Pogba swap deal?
Cristiano Ronaldo and Paul Pogba may reportedly return to former clubs Manchester United and Juventus respectively in a sensational swap deal next year. Read more.
Arsenal 'ready to offload Granit Xhaka in January'
Arsenal will consider serious offers for midfielder Granit Xhaka during the January transfer window, according to a report. Read more.
Dominik Szoboszlai 'rejects Arsenal, Real Madrid for RB Leipzig'
Red Bull Salzburg attacker Dominik Szoboszlai - strongly linked with Real Madrid and Arsenal - will reportedly join RB Leipzig in January. Read more.
Barcelona 'interested in Marseille defender Boubacar Kamara'
Barcelona identify Marseille defender Boubacar Kamara as a potential transfer target, according to a report. Read more.
Lucas Torreira 'pushing for Arsenal exit in January'
Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira is reportedly eyeing a transfer to a new club in January after struggling for game time on loan at Atletico Madrid. Read more.
Report: Ronald Koeman prioritising Memphis Depay, Eric Garcia signings
Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman has reportedly pleaded for a couple of new signings in January, with Memphis Depay and Eric Garcia top of his wish list. Read more.
Manchester United's hopes of signing Dayot Upamecano ended by Champions League exit?
A report claims that Manchester United's early exit from the Champions League has cost them the chance of signing Dayot Upamecano from RB Leipzig. Read more.
Juventus 'have been offered Arsenal outcast Mesut Ozil five times'
A report claims that Juventus turned down the chance to sign Mesut Ozil five times as they could not justify matching the wages Arsenal pay the midfielder. Read more.
Manchester City 'want to sign Erling Braut Haaland next summer'
Manchester City want to sign Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Braut Haaland next summer, according to a report. Read more.
Real Madrid 'make progress in David Alaba talks'
Real Madrid are in pole position to sign Bayern Munich defender David Alaba, according to a report. Read more.
Inter Milan midfielder Christian Eriksen 'priced out of Premier League return'
Christian Eriksen looks set to stay at Inter Milan as no English teams can match his salary, according to a report. Read more.
Arsenal, Real Madrid 'waiting on Dominik Szoboszlai decision'
A report claims that Dominik Szoboszlai will decide next week whether he wants to leave Red Bull Salzburg in January or stay at the club until at least next summer. Read more.
Report: Paris Saint-Germain preparing January loan move for Dele Alli
Tottenham Hotspur boss Jose Mourinho is reportedly ready to sanction Dele Alli's loan move to Paris Saint-Germain. Read more.
Brendan Rodgers admits Demarai Gray likely to leave Leicester
Demarai Gray helped Leicester win the league but has struggled under Brendan Rodgers. Read more.
John McGinn: 'Easy choice to sign new Aston Villa deal'
The Scotland international has been a key player for Villa since joining from Hibernian in 2018. Read more.
Harry Winks set for talks over Tottenham Hotspur future?
Midfielder Harry Winks is reportedly keen to hold discussions with Tottenham Hotspur regarding his long-term future at the club. Read more.
Bayern Munich scrap January plans for Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi?
Bayern Munich reportedly have no plans to make an approach for Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi during the January transfer window. Read more.
Leeds United winger Raphinha disappointed by Rennes' decision to sell him
Leeds United winger Raphinha suggests that he was left disappointed when Rennes informed him that they had accepted an offer for his signature in October. Read more.
