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Monday's Transfer Talk Update: Jermain Defoe, Lukas Klostermann, Christian Luyindama

Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.

With all eyes fixed on the January transfer market, clubs around the UK and Europe are already lining up potential mid-season moves.

Monday morning's headlines:

Bournemouth striker Jermain Defoe could be offered a player-coach role at Rangers if he were to sign a permanent deal with the Scottish club, according to a report. Read more.
Arsenal are set to be thwarted in their pursuit of defender Lukas Klostermann, with RB Leipzig reportedly planning to offer the right-back a new contract. Read more.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are considering a move for Galatasaray defender and former Aston Villa target Christian Luyindama, according to a report. Read more.
Everton are planning a January move for young Paris Saint-Germain defender Colin Dagba, according to a report. Read more.
Newcastle United are considering a January move for versatile Queens Park Rangers midfielder Ryan Manning, according to a report. Read more.
Jorginho's agent tells the Italian media that there is a good chance that his client could leave Chelsea and make a return to Serie A at some point. Read more.
Velez Sarsfield starlet Thiago Almada drops a major hint that he still wants to move to Manchester City, according to a report. Read more.
Real Madrid and Barcelona are monitoring Napoli midfielder Elif Elmas ahead of potential offers, according to a report. Read more.
Manchester United are considering a move for Juventus midfielder Miralem Pjanic, according to a report. Read more.
Real Madrid are open to the idea of selling experienced midfielder Luka Modric, according to a report. Read more.
Unsettled defender Serge Aurier will not be allowed to leave Tottenham Hotspur at the start of 2020, according to a report. Read more.
Arsenal want to sign Scunthorpe United teenager Joey Dawson, according to a report. Read more.
Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is in talks with the Gunners over a new contract at the club, according to a report. Read more.
Tottenham Hotspur are preparing to renew their interest in Sporting Lisbon midfielder Bruno Fernandes, according to a report. Read more.
Manchester United are considering launching a £70m bid for West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice, according to a report. Read more.
Manchester United have a verbal agreement with Mario Mandzukic that the forward will join the club in January, according to a report. Read more.
Olivier Giroud insists that he has no regrets about leaving Arsenal because moving to Chelsea resembled joining a bigger club. Read more.
Edwin van der Sar suggests that he would be open to returning to Manchester United in a director role. Read more.
Inter Milan reportedly pinpoint Ruben Neves as a potential target ahead of the January transfer window. Read more.
Manchester United reportedly have no intentions of changing their transfer policy when the January window opens. Read more.
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TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool15113131131836
2Chelsea16104237191834
3Arsenal1686229151430
4Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest168442119228
5Manchester CityMan City168352823527
6Bournemouth167452421325
7Aston Villa167452425-125
8Fulham166642422224
9Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton166642625124
10Tottenham HotspurSpurs1672736191723
11Brentford167273230223
12Newcastle UnitedNewcastle166552321223
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd166462119222
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham165472129-819
15Crystal Palace163761721-416
16Everton153661421-715
17Leicester CityLeicester163582134-1314
18Ipswich TownIpswich162681628-1212
19Wolverhampton WanderersWolves1623112440-169
20Southampton1612131136-255


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