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Wednesday's Transfer Talk Update: Lionel Messi, Gonzalo Higuain, David Luiz

Wednesday's Transfer Talk Update: Messi, Higuain, Luiz
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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.

Wednesday morning's headlines:

Napoli are willing to accept a fee of £60m for Kalidou Koulibaly from Manchester City in order to aid their pursuit of Lille's Gabriel Magalhaes. Read more.
Bayer Leverkusen tell Chelsea to wrap up a deal for Kai Havertz by August 28, according to a report. Read more.
Napoli reportedly offer Lille defender Gabriel Magalhaes a lucrative contract as they try to persuade the 22-year-old to snub Arsenal in favour of Serie A. Read more.
Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester City are all interested in signing Bayern Munich defender David Alaba this summer, according to a report. Read more.
The 22-year-old's services have been sought after since the transfer window opened. Read more.
Arsenal are reportedly on the brink of signing former Tottenham Hotspur defender Jonathan Dinzeyi on a free transfer. Read more.
Gonzalo Higuain warns Barcelona forward Lionel Messi about the physicality of the Premier League amid speculation regarding a potential switch to England. Read more.
Manchester United reportedly regard Bournemouth winger David Brooks as an alternative option to Borussia Dortmund's Jadon Sancho. Read more.
Willian allegedly had no plans to leave Chelsea this summer until it became clear that club officials were happy to hand him a free transfer. Read more.
Lazio are allegedly considering an approach for Liverpool winger Xherdan Shaqiri after missing out on former Manchester City playmaker David Silva. Read more.
The United States midfielder joins compatriot Sam Mewis and England forward Chloe Kelly as new arrivals at the club. Read more.
Barcelona stalwart Sergio Busquets is reportedly among a host of high-profile players who could see his future at the club come under threat if Ronald Koeman takes over. Read more.
Joe Hart has agreed a two-year deal at Tottenham. Read more.
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu reportedly decides against sacking sporting director Eric Abidal in the wake of the club's 8-2 Champions League defeat to Bayern. Read more.
Manchester United are reportedly planning to raid Barcelona this summer, with Ousmane Dembele, Arturo Vidal, Ivan Rakitic and Samuel Umtiti all on their wanted list. Read more.
Barcelona are reportedly looking to offload a number of key players in a major summer overhaul and will threaten those reluctant to leave with pay cuts. Read more.
The former Manchester City midfielder had been on the verge of a free transfer to the Serie A club before opting to join Real Sociedad on Monday. Read more.
Prospective new Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman reportedly identifies Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek as his preferred first signing if he takes over at the club. Read more.
Amid reports linking Gabriel Magalhaes with a move to Arsenal, Sports Mole looks at the shirt numbers that could be available to the defender. Read more.
Sports Mole looks at how Arsenal could line up next season if they are able to sign Lille defender Gabriel Magalhaes. Read more.
Newly-appointed Juventus boss Andrea Pirlo is reportedly open to selling Cristiano Ronaldo during the summer transfer window. Read more.
Chelsea will reportedly demand £20m for Michy Batshuayi should any interested clubs move for the Belgium international this summer. Read more.
Barcelona reportedly make contact with the representatives of defender Malang Sarr, who is a free agent after his exit from Nice. Read more.
Wolverhampton Wanderers reportedly have no interest in agreeing to a swap deal involving Raul Jimenez and Juventus forward Gonzalo Higuain. Read more.
Arsenal are reportedly going through the process of finalising the paperwork for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's new three-year contract. Read more.
The midfielder joins the club on a four-year deal. Read more.
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