Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest transfer news in La Liga on Wednesday, September 23.
Wednesday morning's La Liga transfer talk news roundup:
Georginio Wijnaldum rejects new Liverpool contract amid Barcelona links?
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Georginio Wijnaldum has rejected a new contract offer from Liverpool, according to a report.
The 29-year-old's current deal at Anfield expires next summer, meaning that he will be free to open talks with foreign clubs in January as things stand.
Barcelona have been credited with an interest in his signature following Ronald Koeman's arrival as manager, with the pair having worked together for Netherlands.
The Spanish giants have reportedly been banned from signing Wijnaldum this summer, but Football Insider claims that they have received a boost in their hopes of bringing him in on a free transfer in 2021.
The report claims that the Dutch international has rejected the offer of a new long-term contract extension on Merseyside following months of talks between the two parties.
Wijnaldum has seen competition for places in Jurgen Klopp's side increase this summer following the arrival of Thiago Alcantara from Bayern Munich.
Wijnaldum has made 189 appearances for Liverpool since joining in 2016, playing a key role in the club's Champions League, Premier League and FIFA Club World Cup triumphs over the past two seasons.
Manchester United 'rule out move for Barcelona's Ousmane Dembele'
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Manchester United will be making no attempt to sign Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembele during the transfer window, according to a report.
With a move for Borussia Dortmund's Jadon Sancho seemingly dead in the water, United have been forced to seek out alternatives to the 20-year-old.
Dembele has been mentioned as a potential signing for the Red Devils, with the France international being tipped to leave Barcelona after struggling with injuries and failing to make his mark in La Liga.
However, the Catalan giants are set to wave goodbye to Luis Suarez, and as a result The Mirror claims that Barca will rebuff any attempts to prise Dembele away from Camp Nou.
The report claims that Ronald Koeman was initially open to selling the £100m-rated Frenchman in order to raise funds for future transfers, but it seems unlikely that any club would be willing to fork out such a sizeable figure in the current economic climate.
Dembele has amassed 19 goals from 74 appearances for La Blaugrana since arriving from Borussia Dortmund, but the 23-year-old only turned out nine times across all competitions in an injury-plagued 2019-20 campaign.
Dembele is contracted to Barcelona until the summer of 2022.
More transfer news from La Liga:
Barcelona 'have five-year agreement for Norwich City's Max Aarons'
Barcelona are hoping to strike a deal with Norwich City defender Max Aarons after agreeing a five-year contract with the 20-year-old. Read more.
Manchester United consider Nicolas Tagliafico as Alex Telles alternative?
Manchester United are reportedly considering Ajax full-back Nicolas Tagliafico as a possible alternative to Porto's Alex Telles. Read more.
Atletico Madrid 'do not want Lucas Torreira in Thomas Partey deal'
Atletico Madrid reportedly have no interest in accepting Arsenal's bid to include Lucas Torreira in any part-exchange proposal for Thomas Partey. Read more.
Nelson Semedo confirms Barcelona exit ahead of Wolverhampton Wanderers move
Portugal international full-back Nelson Semedo confirms his departure from Barcelona ahead of an expected switch to Wolverhampton Wanderers. Read more.
Luis Suarez 'furious as Barcelona backtrack on Atletico Madrid deal'
Luis Suarez is reportedly left furious after Barcelona allegedly refuse to allow him to sign for Atletico Madrid on a free transfer. Read more.
Manchester City 'want to include Nicolas Otamendi in Jules Kounde deal'
Manchester City are reportedly looking to include Nicolas Otamendi in a deal for Sevilla's Jules Kounde, but the La Liga outfit would prefer a cash-only deal. Read more.
Leeds United agree deal with Real Sociedad for Diego Llorente
The 27-year-old started his career at Real Madrid and moved to Sociedad in 2017, and has also picked up five caps for Spain. Read more.
Kylian Mbappe 'more likely to pen new PSG deal than join Liverpool or Madrid'
Kylian Mbappe is more likely to pen a new contract at Paris Saint-Germain than join either Liverpool or Real Madrid, according to transfer expert Jonathan Johnson. Read more.
Leeds United closing in on deal for Real Sociedad defender Diego Llorente?
Leeds United are reportedly on the brink of completing the signing of Real Sociedad defender Diego Llorente. Read more.
Arsenal 'identify Amadou Diawara as Thomas Partey, Houssem Aouar alternative'
Arsenal reportedly identify Roma midfielder Amadou Diawara as a possible summer signing. Read more.
Barcelona 'weighing up summer move for Willian Jose'
Real Sociedad forward Willian Jose emerges as a transfer target for Barcelona, according to a report. Read more.
Agent: 'Gareth Bale could stay at Tottenham beyond season-long loan deal'
The Wales forward helped Real Madrid win four Champions League titles but has been frozen out at the Bernabeu. Read more.
Nelson Semedo joins Wolverhampton Wanderers from Barcelona
The Portugal international has agreed a three-year deal. Read more.
