Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest transfer news in the Premier League on Wednesday, December 30.
Wednesday morning's Premier League transfer talk news roundup:
Barcelona 'looking to offload quartet in January'
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Barcelona are reportedly looking to ship out Samuel Umtiti, Riqui Puig, Carles Alena and Junior Firpo in the January transfer window.
With Ronald Koeman's men struggling for consistency in La Liga so far, the Blaugrana have been linked with a number of names to bolster their squad for the second half of the season.
Memphis Depay, Georginio Wijnaldum and Eric Garcia have all been tipped to move to Catalonia, but Barcelona are still reeling from the financial effects of the coronavirus pandemic and would likely struggle to fund deals for the trio in January.
According to Sport, the club have now identified four players who could be moved on next month, with Umtiti, Puig, Alena and Firpo all out of favour at Camp Nou.
Arsenal and Manchester City have both been credited with an interest in Puig and Umtiti has been tipped to head out on loan in the January window, while Alena and Firpo are seldom used by Koeman.
Barcelona are currently fifth in the La Liga table - eight points adrift of leaders Atletico Madrid before Tuesday evening's clash with Eibar.
Manchester United 'will not let Paul Pogba leave on the cheap'
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Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba will reportedly not be allowed to depart Old Trafford on the cheap in the summer transfer window.
The France international is expected to seek pastures new after his agent Mino Raiola claimed that Pogba's time at Old Trafford is over, with a summer move more likely than a January exit.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has hinted that Pogba could be persuaded to stay if United can challenge for silverware, but with the 27-year-old struggling for starts this season, a transfer in 2021 seems the most likely option.
Juventus were reportedly prepared to offer one of Aaron Ramsey or Adrien Rabiot to the Red Devils for their former player, but journalist Fabrizio Romano claims that United are not willing to accept such a proposal.
Romano adds that United will only accept a significant sum of money or a swap deal with a world-class player for Pogba, with Real Madrid also regarded as one of the favourites for the 27-year-old's signature.
Pogba has only started seven of Man United's 14 Premier League games this term, and his contract at Old Trafford has 18 months left to run.
More transfer news from Premier League:
Liverpool 'keeping close tabs on Borussia Dortmund's Jadon Sancho'
Liverpool are reportedly ready to rival Manchester United for the signature of Borussia Dortmund attacker Jadon Sancho in the summer of 2021. Read more.
Manchester United 'hold talks over Kieran Trippier move'
Manchester United reportedly hold discussions regarding the potential transfer of Atletico Madrid defender Kieran Trippier. Read more.
Timothy Fosu-Mensah set for Manchester United exit?
Manchester United outcast Timothy Fosu-Mensah, who is out of contract at Old Trafford next summer, is reportedly a target for Marseille and Hertha Berlin. Read more.
Arsenal 'make Real Madrid's Isco their top target'
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta reportedly identifies Real Madrid playmaker Isco as his priority target for the January transfer window. Read more.
Real Madrid midfielder Isco 'chooses Sevilla over Arsenal, Everton'
Real Madrid midfielder Isco is reportedly expected to sign for Sevilla at the end of the season, rather than entertain a switch to Arsenal or Everton in January. Read more.
Wolverhampton Wanderers to move for Diego Costa?
Wolverhampton Wanderers reportedly eye a move for striker Diego Costa, who recently terminated his contract with Atletico Madrid. Read more.
Newcastle United 'keen on loan deal for Brandon Williams'
Newcastle United reportedly join Southampton and Bayer Leverkusen in the race to sign Manchester United left-back Brandon Williams on loan next month. Read more.
Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez 'set for MLS reunion after 2022'
Former Barcelona teammates Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez plan to reunite at MLS outfit Inter Miami after 2022, according to journalist Xavi Campos. Read more.
Arsenal considering move for Atletico Madrid forward Diego Costa?
Arsenal are reportedly contemplating whether to make an approach for Diego Costa, who is keen to leave Atletico Madrid in January. Read more.
Joan Laporta confident of Lionel Messi stay at Barcelona
Barcelona presidential candidate Joan Laporta is confident that Lionel Messi could be convinced to stay put at Camp Nou once a new president is elected. Read more.
Liverpool 'still not planning January signings despite injury crisis'
Liverpool reportedly remain against making any new signings during the January transfer window, despite players recently being added to the injury list. Read more.
RB Leipzig chief confirms Tottenham Hotspur interest in Marcel Sabitzer
RB Leipzig chief Markus Krosche confirms that Tottenham Hotspur hold an interest in midfielder Marcel Sabitzer, who is reportedly keen on a move to North London. Read more.
Fabrizio Romano: 'Jadon Sancho will leave Borussia Dortmund next summer'
Borussia Dortmund's Jadon Sancho is expected to leave the club next summer, with Manchester United weighting in the wings to sign him. Read more.
Tottenham Hotspur 'want to sign Diego Costa in January'
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly planning a January offer to sign former Chelsea and Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa. Read more.
Sheffield United to move for Hibernian striker Kevin Nisbet?
Sheffield United are reportedly interested in signing Hibernian striker Kevin Nisbet in the January transfer window. Read more.
