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Thursday's Transfer Talk Update: Ronald Araujo, Jules Kounde, Lionel Messi

Thursday's Transfer Talk Update: Araujo, Kounde, Messi
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Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.

The January transfer window is almost here and clubs around the UK and Europe are lining up moves as they look to take advantage of the opportunity to strengthen.

Thursday morning's headlines:

German goalkeeper Bernd Leno signs a new contract with Fulham, extending his stay with the club until the summer of 2027. Read more.
Manchester United defender Raphael Varane could reportedly leave the club on a free transfer at the end of the current season. Read more.
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly set to turn down any approach from Barcelona to sign Giovani Lo Celso in the January transfer window. Read more.
Manchester United have reportedly decided to postpone their January transfer signing plans until Sir Jim Ratcliffe arrives at Old Trafford in the next few days. Read more.
Brentford reportedly identify Celtic forward Kyogo Furuhashi as a potential replacement for Ivan Toney. Read more.
Borussia Dortmund are reportedly set to enter the race to sign Stuttgart forward Serhou Guirassy, who is on the radar of several top clubs ahead of the transfer window. Read more.
Chelsea are reportedly leading the race against Premier League rivals Arsenal and Manchester United to secure the signing of Palmeiras teenager Estevao Willian next year. Read more.
Chelsea are reportedly preparing to strengthen their squad, with up to three new players expected to be targeted during the upcoming January transfer window. Read more.
Manchester United are reportedly unlikely to secure the signing of midfielder Kalvin Phillips, who looks set for a move away from Manchester City in January. Read more.
Liverpool are reportedly in contract talks with Ibrahima Konate following Joel Matip's cruciate ligament injury that could see him miss the rest of the league season. Read more.
Real Madrid seriously consider signing Joselu on a permanent basis from Espanyol next summer, according to a report. Read more.
Borussia Dortmund join Manchester United and Newcastle United in the race for Stuttgart forward Serhou Guirassy, according to a report. Read more.
Manchester United offer Ronald Araujo the chance to double his salary in order to move to Old Trafford from Barcelona, according to a report. Read more.
Mason Holgate is reportedly set to be recalled from his loan spell at Southampton by Everton, with Rangers, Middlesbrough and Watford showing interest in the defender. Read more.
Manchester United accept that their early elimination from the Champions League will impact their summer transfer business. Read more.
Manchester United plan to keep Amad Diallo amid suggestions that he is wanted on loan by Leicester City and Sunderland, according to a report. Read more.
Getafe president Angel Torres says that his club are working towards signing Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood on a permanent basis. Read more.
Liverpool are reportedly in talks with RB Leipzig over terminating Fabio Carvalho's loan deal amid the 21-year-old's lack of minutes with the Bundesliga club. Read more.
Wolverhampton Wanderers reportedly agree terms over a new long-term contract with forward Hwang Hee-chan. Read more.
Barcelona are reportedly prepared to cash in on defender Jules Kounde during one of the upcoming transfer windows. Read more.
Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly offered the opportunity to sign Manchester United midfielder Casemiro in January. Read more.
Chelsea allegedly hold an interest in signing Sporting Lisbon forward Viktor Gyokeres, who only left Coventry City in the summer. Read more.
Barcelona have no interest in signing Manchester United attacker Jadon Sancho in January, according to a report. Read more.
Liverpool reportedly weigh up whether to recall Rhys Williams and Nat Phillips from their respective loan spells after Joel Matip's ACL injury. Read more.
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