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Monday's Transfer Talk Update: Gareth Bale, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Erling Braut Haaland

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.

Monday morning's headlines:

Agent Mino Raiola stresses that Zlatan Ibrahimovic completing a return to Serie A next month is not a foregone conclusion. Read more.
Patrick Vieira plays down the prospect of becoming Arsenal's next permanent manager. Read more.
Aston Villa reportedly plan to launch a move for Chelsea winger Pedro in the January transfer window. Read more.
Tottenham Hotspur reportedly enter the race to sign Juventus defender Merih Demiral in the January transfer window. Read more.
Juventus reportedly offer Red Bull Salzburg striker Erling Braut Haaland personal terms ahead of the January transfer window. Read more.
Manchester United are reportedly one of three clubs to express interest in Barcelona midfielder Arturo Vidal ahead of the January transfer window. Read more.
Real Madrid are reportedly prepared to swap Gareth Bale and James Rodriguez for Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba. Read more.
Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde hints that Arturo Vidal - an alleged target for Manchester United - could be allowed to leave Camp Nou in January. Read more.
Chelsea allegedly plan to launch an approach for Bournemouth defender Nathan Ake during the January transfer window. Read more.
Barcelona chief Josep Maria Bartomeu acknowledges that he wants Lionel Messi to sign a new long-term contract at Camp Nou. Read more.
Tottenham Hotspur allegedly open talks with Napoli regarding the potential signing of defender Kalidou Koulibaly. Read more.
Bournemouth goalkeeper Asmir Begovic emerges as a transfer target for West Ham United, according to a report. Read more.
Borussia Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc plays down suggestions that Jadon Sancho will be allowed to leave the club in January. Read more.
Barcelona attacker Ousmane Dembele expects to leave the Spanish champions at the end of the season, according to a report. Read more.
Chelsea are weighing up a swoop for RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner, according to a report. Read more.
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