Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest transfer news in the Premier League on Wednesday, September 16.
Wednesday morning's Premier League transfer talk news roundup:
Arsenal 'switch focus to signing Thomas Partey, Houssem Aouar'
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Arsenal have reportedly turned their attention to completing deals for midfield duo Thomas Partey and Houssem Aouar after tying captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang down to a new contract.
Aubameyang finally ended speculation over his future yesterday by putting pen to paper on a three-year deal worth a reported £250,000 a week, which could rise to £350,000 a week with bonuses, add-ons and image rights.
However, The Mirror reports that the Gunners have not finished with their spending this summer and that they will now focus on bolstering their midfield ranks.
Thomas and Aouar have been tipped as Arsenal's top targets for a number of weeks now, but Mikel Arteta is likely to need to sell players before he can buy.
Atletico Madrid are demanding more than £50m for Thomas, while Lyon want at least £40m for Aouar, who has also been linked with Manchester City.
Arsenal do have a number of players they are willing to offload in order to raise those funds, though, with a £20m deal to take Emiliano Martinez to Aston Villa having already been all but confirmed by the goalkeeper.
Arteta is also open to selling Sead Kolasinac, Matteo Guendouzi and Lucas Torreira, all of whom are deemed surplus to requirements at the Emirates Stadium.
Tottenham Hotspur 'beat Manchester United to Sergio Reguilon signature'
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Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly close to pipping Manchester United to a shock deal for Real Madrid left-back Sergio Reguilon.
The recently-capped Spain international is back at Madrid after starring on a season's loan for Europa League winners Sevilla last season.
Reguilon is not part of Zinedine Zidane's immediate plans, though, while Sevilla pulled out of the running for his permanent signature due to a lack of funds.
That left Man United as the strong favourites to sign the 23-year-old, but The Athletic claims that Spurs have got to the defender first.
While an agreement is not yet in place, a transfer is described as "highly possible" and Jose Mourinho is confident of getting the deal over the line.
Tottenham have made three signings so far during the summer transfer window, with midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, goalkeeper Joe Hart and right-back Matt Doherty joining.
Spurs kicked off their 2020-21 Premier League campaign with a 1-0 home loss against Everton on Sunday.
More transfer news from Premier League:
Manchester United reportedly wish to take Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale on a season-long loan, while holding the option of extending it into a second year. Read more.
Report: Manchester City fail with £92m bid for Atletico Madrid's Jose Gimenez
A report claims that Manchester City have failed in their attempt to sign Uruguay international defender Jose Gimenez from Atletico Madrid in a club-record deal. Read more.
Emiliano Martinez confirms Arsenal exit
Arsenal goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez confirms that he is leaving the club, with Aston Villa reportedly set to win the race for the Argentine's signature. Read more.
Tottenham Hotspur in advanced talks with Napoli striker Arkadiusz Milik?
Tottenham Hotspur reportedly enter advanced talks with Napoli's Arkadiusz Milik and are willing to offer the striker a five-year deal worth £90,000 a week. Read more.
Manchester United, Manchester City 'given deadline for Kalidou Koulibaly deal'
Napoli will reportedly take rumoured Manchester United and Manchester City target Kalidou Koulibaly off the transfer list if a deal is not completed by the weekend. Read more.
Manchester City join Kylian Mbappe race?
Manchester City are reportedly prepared to join the race to sign Kylian Mbappe, who may wish to leave Paris Saint-Germain next summer. Read more.
Barcelona confirm interest in Manchester City's Eric Garcia
Barcelona sporting director Ramon Planes confirms that the club are looking to strike a deal for Manchester City defender Eric Garcia. Read more.
Chelsea 'refused to include Olivier Giroud in Edouard Mendy deal'
Chelsea reportedly rejected Rennes' initial demands of £37m plus Olivier Giroud to sign goalkeeper Edouard Mendy, instead agreeing a £25m fee for the shot-stopper. Read more.
Real Madrid 'reject chance to sign Dele Alli as part of Gareth Bale deal'
Real Madrid reportedly reject the chance to sign Dele Alli as part of a deal to take Gareth Bale back to Tottenham Hotspur this summer. Read more.
Tottenham Hotspur leapfrog Manchester United in Gareth Bale race?
Manchester United have reportedly fallen behind Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur in the race for Real Madrid outcast Gareth Bale, according to a report. Read more.
Manchester United 'keeping tabs on £28m Valencia midfielder Uros Racic'
Valencia midfielder Uros Racic is being watched closely by Manchester United, according to a report. Read more.
Report: Kylian Mbappe prefers Real Madrid to Liverpool, Manchester City
Kylian Mbappe reportedly tells Paris Saint-Germain that Real Madrid are the only club he wants to join next summer, despite Premier League interest. Read more.
West Ham United to rival Inter Milan for Chelsea's Emerson?
West Ham United and Inter Milan will battle it out for the signature of out-of-favour Chelsea defender Emerson Palmieri, according to a report. Read more.
Rodrigo De Paul confirms interest in Leeds United move
Udinese midfielder Rodrigo De Paul confirms that he is interested in a move to Leeds United this summer but the clubs are still negotiating over a fee. Read more.
Bayern Munich 'revive interest in Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi'
Bayern Munich reportedly revive their interest in signing Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi, who is also wanted by Juventus and RB Leipzig. Read more.
Liverpool to wait until final week to make Thiago Alcantara bid?
Liverpool do not intend to make a move for Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara until the very end of the transfer window, according to a report. Read more.
Roma 'losing patience with Manchester United in Chris Smalling pursuit'
Roma are reportedly ready to pull out of negotiations for Chris Smalling after becoming frustrated by Manchester United's refusal to lower their asking price. Read more.
Gareth Bale 'not interested in Real Madrid loan exit amid Manchester United links'
Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale is reportedly only interested in a permanent move this summer, denting Manchester United's hopes of signing him on loan. Read more.
Palace, Villa-linked Emi Buendia admits he is open to Premier League offers
The Argentinian has been one of the Canaries' top performers since joining in 2018. Read more.
West Ham United prepared to pay £5m loan fee for Arsenal's Rob Holding?
West Ham United reportedly turn their attention to Rob Holding after being priced out of a move for James Tarkowski and are willing to offer Arsenal a £5m loan fee. Read more.
Manchester United 'unlikely to hijack Tottenham Hotspur's Gareth Bale move'
Manchester United decide against making a late move for Real Madrid attacker Gareth Bale, according to a report. Read more.
Liverpool 'interested in signing Omar Colley'
Sampdoria defender Omar Colley emerges as a transfer target for Liverpool, according to a report. Read more.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang signs new three-year Arsenal contract
Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang signs a new three-year contract at the club, ending speculation over his future. Read more.
Sead Kolasinac 'determined to fight for Arsenal spot'
Arsenal full-back Sead Kolasinac reportedly holds positive talks with manager Mikel Arteta and is now determined to stay and fight for his place at the club. Read more.
Jack Grealish signs new five-year Aston Villa deal
Jack Grealish signs a new five-year deal with Aston Villa to end speculation over his future amid links to Manchester United. Read more.
Tottenham to use Dele Alli as makeweight in Gareth Bale deal with Real Madrid?
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly considering offering Dele Alli to Real Madrid as part of the deal to bring Gareth Bale in the opposite direction. Read more.
Spurs lining up approach for Eintracht Frankfurt forward Bas Dost?
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly contemplating whether to make a formal offer for Eintracht Frankfurt forward Bas Dost. Read more.
Aston Villa sign Emiliano Martinez from Arsenal on five-year contract
The Argentinian goalkeeper played in Arsenal's FA Cup and Community Shield successes last month. Read more.
Gareth Bale representatives in talks with Tottenham
The Wales international winger has found himself marginalised at Real Madrid. Read more.
Tottenham Hotspur 'miss out on Alexander Sorloth deal'
Tottenham Hotspur reportedly miss out on Crystal Palace forward Alexander Sorloth, who is heading for RB Leipzig. Read more.
Paris Saint-Germain 'trying to convince Kylian Mbappe, Neymar to stay'
Paris Saint-Germain pair Kylian Mbappe and Neymar are reportedly being talked into staying at the club amid links with a move away. Read more.
Sean Dyche: Only a "considerable" bid from West Ham will see James Tarkowski leave
West Ham have had three offers - the last believed to be about £30million - rejected for the England international. Read more.
Gareth Bale agent confirms talks over Tottenham Hotspur return from Real Madrid
Agent Jonathan Barnett confirms that Gareth Bale is in talks with Tottenham Hotspur over a possible return to the club from Real Madrid. Read more.
West Brom complete signing of former Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic
Branislav Ivanovic has signed a one-year deal at The Hawthorns. Read more.
Chris Wilder "definitely looking to improve" attacking options before window closes
The Blades lacked a cutting edge up front as they started the season with a 2-0 home defeat to Wolves. Read more.
Jack Grealish admits it was "50-50" whether he would leave Aston Villa
The 25-year-old has signed a new five-year contract with his boyhood club. Read more.
