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Saturday's Transfer Talk Update: Martin Odegaard, Mario Balotelli, Andros Townsend

Saturday's Transfer Talk Update: Odegaard, Balotelli, Townsend
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Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.

With all eyes fixed on the January transfer market, clubs around the UK and Europe are already lining up potential mid-season moves.

Saturday morning's headlines:

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is "optimistic" that the Gunners will come to an agreement with captain Martin Odegaard over a contract extension. Read more.
Joao Palhinha is reportedly still of great interest to Bayern Munich, despite signing a new contract with Fulham on Thursday. Read more.
Jurgen Klopp is not concerned about rumours regarding Mohamed Salah's future, brushing off any talk of the matter in his pre-match press conference on Friday. Read more.
Real Madrid are keen on signing Manchester United attacker Alejandro Garnacho at some stage in the future, according to a report. Read more.
Nottingham Forest could move for unsettled Manchester United attacker Jadon Sancho in January, according to a report. Read more.
Pep Guardiola reveals that Kyle Walker's Manchester City teammates "demanded" that the defender to stay at the club this summer and sign a new contract. Read more.
Athletic Bilbao head coach Ernesto Valverde plays down suggestions that Spanish attacker Nico Williams could leave the club for Barcelona. Read more.
Getafe head coach Jose Bordalas claims that Jude Bellingham played a role in Mason Greenwood making the move to the Spanish outfit on loan from Manchester United. Read more.
Juventus are reportedly working on a contract renewal for Dusan Vlahovic, with negotiations set to get underway in October despite him being linked with a move to Chelsea. Read more.
Head coach Mauricio Pochettino insists that Trevoh Chalobah remains a part of his and Chelsea's plans for the current season, despite speculation regarding his future. Read more.
Arsenal are reportedly making progress in talks with captain Martin Odegaard over a new contract and also plan to open discussions with right-back Ben White. Read more.
Nice defender Jean-Clair Todibo opens up on his reasons for snubbing a summer move to Manchester United, claiming that he did not want to make a "mistake". Read more.
Newcastle United announce that striker Callum Wilson has signed a one-year contract extension with the club, keeping him at St James' Park until June 2025. Read more.
Fulham midfielders Joao Palhinha and Harrison Reed agree new contracts to extend their stay with the West London club. Read more.
Mario Balotelli and Andros Townsend are reportedly both in line to complete transfers to Turkish clubs before the closure of their transfer window on Friday. Read more.
Manchester United allegedly sent scouts to assess the development of Benfica defender Antonio Silva during the international break. Read more.
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