Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest transfer news in La Liga on Monday, February 1.
Monday morning's La Liga transfer talk news roundup:
Ed Woodward 'tells Solskjaer to offload three players to fund centre-back'
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Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward has reportedly told Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to offload a trio of players in order to fund a move for a new centre-back.
The Red Devils did not bolster their ranks in the heart of defence during the summer transfer window, but they have supposedly set their sights on Sevilla's Jules Kounde for 2021.
However, the Frenchman is expected to command a £60m fee, with United unlikely to fork out such a figure unless players on the periphery can be moved on first.
As a result, The Mirror claims that Woodward has told Solskjaer to do away with three out-of-favour players at Old Trafford before their pursuit of Kounde can gather pace.
The report claims that Sergio Romero and Marcos Rojo are expected to head for the exit door within the next 24 hours, and while Phil Jones is unlikely to leave before Monday's deadline, he will probably call time on his Man United career in the summer.
Kounde has supposedly emerged as the Red Devils' priority defensive target, but Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Juventus are all believed to be in the hunt for his signature as well.
Borussia Dortmund's Erling Braut Haaland available for £66m this summer?
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Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Braut Haaland could reportedly be allowed to leave the Westfalenstadion for a figure of £66m this summer.
The Norwegian frontman has once again been in electric form for the Bundesliga giants this season and continues to be linked with a move to another top European club.
Real Madrid and Manchester City are both believed to be in the race, while new Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel is supposedly keen to bring him to Chelsea this summer.
Now, the Blues boss could have been handed a boost in his pursuit of Haaland, as Ok Diario claim that Dortmund will accept a fee of £66m for his services later this year.
The 20-year-old is understood to possess a release clause of that price in his contract - which will become active in 2022 - but the report claims that Dortmund could sanction a sale this summer due to their precarious financial situation.
Haaland has already found the back of the net 21 times for Edin Terzic's side this term, although he did miss a penalty for the first time in his career in Dortmund's 3-1 win over Augsburg on Saturday.
More transfer news from La Liga:
Alaves sign Manchester United's Facundo Pellistri on loan
The 19-year-old Uruguayan will spend the rest of the season with the LaLiga side. Read more.
Lionel Messi contract 'will cost Barcelona £492m'
A leaked image of Lionel Messi's Barcelona contract apparently shows that the club will be forking out £492m over the four years of his deal, which expires in June. Read more.
Neymar confirms desire to stay at Paris Saint-Germain with Kylian Mbappe
Neymar wants to extend his contract and stay with French champions Paris Saint-Germain and hopes Kylian Mbappe will do the same. Read more.
Mauricio Pochettino opens door for Sergio Ramos move to Paris Saint-Germain
Paris Saint-Germain boss Mauricio Pochettino is targeting players with "great leadership" as he hints towards a move for Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos. Read more.
