Monday's La Liga transfer talk news roundup: Alexandre Lacazette, Paul Pogba, Achraf Hakimi

Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest transfer news in La Liga on Monday, January 18.

Monday morning's La Liga transfer talk news roundup:

Real Madrid 'join Atletico Madrid in Alexandre Lacazette race'

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Real Madrid are reportedly ready to do battle with rivals Atletico Madrid for the signature of Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette.

The former Lyon man has found his shooting boots again in recent weeks with four goals in his last four Premier League outings, but he has now entered the final 18 months of his Gunners contract.

Amid reports that Lacazette does not enjoy the best of relationships with manager Mikel Arteta, Atletico have been linked with a swoop for a player that Diego Simeone supposedly rates very highly.

However, according to AS, Atletico's rivals Real Madrid are also keen to strike a deal for the France international with Luka Jovic seemingly heading for the exit door.

Arteta has now seen three of his recognised strikers linked with moves away recently, with Eddie Nketiah reportedly a target for West Ham United, while three clubs are allegedly queuing up to sign Folarin Balogun.

Lacazette has scored nine goals and set up one more for the Gunners during the 2020-21 campaign, winning one FA Cup in his three-and-a-half years at the Emirates Stadium.

Juventus 'lining up summer move for Paul Pogba'

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Juventus will reportedly attempt to re-sign Paul Pogba from Manchester United this summer.

The midfielder's recent performances have been key to helping the Red Devils rise to the top of the Premier League table, but it does not appear that the France international will be signing a new deal at Old Trafford.

The World Cup winner's existing contract with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side will expire in 2022, and he continues to be linked with a move away from the 20-time English champions.

Pogba's agent Mino Raiola recently said that his client's time at Old Trafford was "over", and according to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, writing for Calciomercato, the Old Lady are lining up a summer bid.

Romano claims that the Italian champions are hopeful that they can secure a bargain deal as United will not be in a strong position to negotiate due to the length of time left on the midfielder's contract.

Pogba, who has also consistently been linked with Real Madrid, has scored three goals and registered three assists in 22 appearances for Solskjaer's team this season.

More transfer news from La Liga:

Inter Milan 'fail to pay first instalment of Achraf Hakimi fee to Real Madrid'
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West Bromwich Albion want Real Betis' William Carvalho?
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Barcelona candidates 'reject chance to sign Eric Garcia'
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Lautaro Martinez closing in on new Inter Milan deal?
Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez confirms that he wants to pen a new deal with the Italian giants after a summer of speculation regarding a move to Barcelona. Read more.

West Ham United make £27m bid for Sevilla forward Youssef En-Nesyri?
West Ham United reportedly make a £27m bid for Sevilla forward Youssef En-Nesyri as they look to replace Sebastien Haller. Read more.