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Friday's Transfer Talk Update: Said Benrahma, Paul Pogba, Odion Ighalo

Friday's Transfer Talk Update: Benrahma, Pogba, Ighalo
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Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.

All transfer business is done and dusted for this season, but that doesn't stop clubs from preparing ahead for next season.

Friday morning's headlines:

Arsenal will reportedly target a move for Brentford winger Said Benrahma this summer, as the club look to rebuild under new coach Mikel Arteta. Read more.
Paul Pogba is reportedly not invited on Manchester United's winter break trip to Spain, with the Frenchman routinely linked with a move away from the club. Read more.
Barcelona are reportedly considering a move to re-sign Wolverhampton Wanderers winger Adam Traore this summer, five years after allowing him to leave. Read more.
Jan Vertonghen is reportedly set to leave Tottenham Hotspur on a free transfer this summer, with the defender yet to sign a new contract at the North London club. Read more.
Manchester City reportedly believe that they could complete a deal for Barcelona's Lionel Messi, following a row between the Argentine and sporting director Eric Abidal. Read more.
Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro reportedly emerges as a transfer target for Juventus. Read more.
Manchester United could decide to sign Shanghai Shenhua striker Odion Ighalo on a permanent deal this summer, according to a report. Read more.
Manchester United face losing out to Barcelona in the race to sign Inter Milan's Lautaro Martinez, according to a report. Read more.
Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur could go head to head for Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana this summer, according to a report. Read more.
Juventus will be in the hunt for Lionel Messi should the Argentine leave Barcelona this summer, according to a report. Read more.
Sheffield United reportedly contact Steaua Bucuresti regarding the potential signing of Florinel Coman, dubbed the 'next Kylian Mbappe'. Read more.
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly ready to hand Japhet Tanganga a 1500% pay rise after the youngster broke into the starting lineup. Read more.
Manchester City are reportedly preparing to enter the race to sign Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish during the summer transfer window. Read more.
Manchester United and Manchester City would allegedly have to shell out £1m per week in order to secure the signing of Barcelona forward Lionel Messi. Read more.
Angel Gomes tried to leave Manchester United on loan for another Premier League club before the end of the January transfer window, according to a report. Read more.
Barcelona agreed a £34m buyback option with Braga before allowing Abel Ruiz to join the Portuguese club, according to a report. Read more.
Liverpool's hopes of signing Bayer Leverkusen attacker Kai Havertz this summer could depend on Philippe Coutinho's future, according to Michael Ballack. Read more.
Manchester City will be unable to open contract talks with Leroy Sane until April due to the Germany international switching agents, according to a report. Read more.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta wants to oversee a 'major shake-up' at the Emirates Stadium this summer, according to a report. Read more.
Juventus could ultimately be priced out of a summer move for Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba, according to a report. Read more.
Manchester City will rival Manchester United for the signature of Birmingham City's Jude Bellingham this summer, according to a report. Read more.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta wants his club to sign three new players before this summer's European Championships start, according to a report. Read more.
Roma attacker Cengiz Under emerges as a potential summer target for Tottenham Hotspur, according to a report. Read more.
Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish emerges as a transfer target for Barcelona and Real Madrid, according to a report. Read more.
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3Arsenal1796234161833
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5Bournemouth178452721628
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10Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton176742726125
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17Leicester CityLeicester173592137-1614
18Wolverhampton WanderersWolves1733112740-1312
19Ipswich TownIpswich172691632-1612
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