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Transfer Talk Daily Update: Juan Mata, Youri Tielemans, James Rodriguez

Transfer Talk Daily Update: Mata, Tielemans, Rodriguez
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Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.

The transfer window is open! Clubs around the UK and Europe have one final chance to strengthen their squads for the second half of the season.

Wednesday morning's headlines:

Football rumours from the media
There's less than 48 hours to go until the window closes. Read more.

Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata's agent 'holds Barcelona talks'
The agent of Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata reportedly travels to meet up with Barcelona representatives to discuss a possible free transfer in the summer. Read more.

Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur 'to battle for Youri Tielemans'
North London rivals Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur reportedly join Leicester City in the race for Monaco midfielder Youri Tielemans. Read more.

Arsenal target James Rodriguez 'wants to leave Bayern Munich'
Bayern Munich midfielder James Rodriguez, who is on loan at the club from Real Madrid and has been linked with Arsenal, reportedly wants to leave the German outfit. Read more.

Inter Milan: 'No offers for Arsenal target Ivan Perisic'
Inter Milan chief executive Giuseppe Marotta admits that it will be difficult to keep wantaway Arsenal target Ivan Perisic, but insists that there have been no offers. Read more.

Turnbull signs contract extension with Motherwell
The 19-year-old had been linked with the likes of Southampton and Swansea. Read more.

Valverde reveals imminent Suarez deal to Arsenal ahead of Copa del Rey clash
Barcelona trail 2-0 ahead of the Copa del Rey quarter-final second leg against Sevilla. Read more.

Real Madrid 'dreading Mauricio Pochettino talks'
Real Madrid are reportedly not relishing the prospect of trying to negotiate a deal for Tottenham Hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino. Read more.

Newcastle United agree deal for Atlanta United playmaker Miguel Almiron?
Newcastle United reportedly agree to pay a club-record fee for Atlanta United playmaker Miguel Almiron. Read more.

Newcastle agree deal for Atlanta United playmaker Miguel Almiron
The Paraguay international is understood to be on his way to Tyneside. Read more.

Liverpool 'told to pay £60m for Timo Werner'
Liverpool may reportedly have to pay £60m if they wish to sign RB Leipzig forward Timo Werner in the summer. Read more.

West Ham set to sign Benfica youngster
The 19-year-old will initially link up with West Ham's under-23 side. Read more.

Ashley Young 'wants longer Manchester United deal'
Ashley Young is reportedly keen to sign a new contract at Manchester United, but would prefer a deal which is longer than 12 months. Read more.

Wolverhampton Wanderers consider move for Spurs forward Vincent Janssen?
Wolverhampton Wanderers are reportedly ready to join the race to sign Tottenham Hotspur forward Vincent Janssen. Read more.

St Johnstone tie Jason Kerr down to new deal
The defender has impressed for Saints this season. Read more.

St Johnstone tie Jason Kerr down to new deal
The defender has impressed for Saints this season. Read more.

Pochettino pessimistic over chances of new arrivals at Spurs
The return of Son Heung-min will at least bolster their attack. Read more.

United in talks with un-named Chinese club over Fellaini
The Belgian signed a new and improved deal until 2020 in the summer. Read more.

Callum Hudson-Odoi is not for sale, says Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri
Sarri has reiterated that the 18-year-old winger will not be sold before Thursday's deadline. Read more.

Report: Arsenal confident of pulling off Denis Suarez deal
Denis Suarez will reportedly sign a new deal with Barcelona before joining Arsenal on a short-term loan deal ahead of Thursday's transfer deadline. Read more.

Manchester United to wait until summer for Kalidou Koulibaly?
A report claims that Kalidou Koulibaly remains Manchester United's top defensive target and the Red Devils are prepared to wait until the summer to get their man. Read more.

Juventus, Borussia Dortmund 'to launch bids for Andreas Christensen'
Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen is reportedly a target for Juventus and Borussia Dortmund after falling out of favour at Stamford Bridge. Read more.

Philippe Coutinho to hold emergency talks with Barcelona?
A report claims that Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho is to hold face-to-face talks with manager Ernesto Valverde to discover the root of his underwhelming form. Read more.

Sadio Mane plays down talk of move to Real Madrid
Sadio Mane predicts a "special" future for Liverpool and confirms that he has no interest in leaving the club for Real Madrid. Read more.

Eddie Howe heaps praise on defender Nathan Ake amid transfer talk
The Holland international has been linked with a return to Chelsea. Read more.

PSG sign Leandro Paredes from Zenit
The midfielder has been capped nine times by Argentina. Read more.

Everton midfielder Idrissa Gueye asks to leave Everton?
Paris Saint-Germain have reportedly received a boost in their pursuit of Idrissa Gueye as the midfielder has asked to leave Everton. Read more.

Manchester United 'will not rival Arsenal for Ivan Perisic'
Manchester United are reportedly no longer interested in signing Ivan Perisic, giving Arsenal a free run to sign the Inter Milan winger. Read more.

Chelsea 'to move for Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic'
A report claims that Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic could be on his way to Chelsea ahead of the 2019-20 season. Read more.

Report: Tottenham Hotspur eye £30m move for Carlos Soler
Valencia midfielder Carlos Soler is reportedly a target for Tottenham Hotspur after being watched up close numerous times by the Premier League club. Read more.

Arsenal looking to push through deal for Gary Cahill?
A report claims that Chelsea centre-back Gary Cahill remains a target for Arsenal as the Gunners are in desperate need of defensive cover. Read more.

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