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Monday's Transfer Talk Update: Edouard Mendy, Rafinha, Lautaro Martinez

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:

Leeds United tell Barcelona that they cannot afford to sign Rafinha this summer, according to a report. Read more.
Rennes goalkeeper Edouard Mendy could reportedly soon be on his way to Chelsea. Read more.
The agent of Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly arrives in England with the view to negotiating a move to Manchester City, according to a report. Read more.
Paris Saint-Germain sporting director Leonardo confirms that the French champions "thought about" moving for Barcelona's Lionel Messi. Read more.
Barcelona line up a final bid for Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez, according to a report. Read more.
The 26-year-old made the England squad in 2018 and has Premier League experience, Read more.
Lyon reportedly reject an offer of £31.2m plus a player from Arsenal for highly-regarded midfielder Houssem Aouar. Read more.
Wolverhampton Wanderers and Leeds United are reportedly contemplating an approach for Willem II attacker Mike Tresor Ndayishimiye. Read more.
Juventus are allegedly contemplating whether to enter the race to sign Atletico Madrid forward Alvaro Morata, who is also interesting Inter Milan. Read more.
Bayer Leverkusen are reportedly contemplating whether to launch bids for Arsenal's Hector Bellerin and Tottenham Hotspur's Serge Aurier. Read more.
Barcelona allegedly step up their efforts to secure a deal for Lyon forward Memphis Depay before the end of the summer transfer window. Read more.
England international Jadon Sancho admits that "it is a nice feeling" to be valued in excess of £100m by Borussia Dortmund. Read more.
Leeds United are reportedly closing in on the signing of Dinamo Zagreb defender Josko Gvardiol, who could cost in excess of £17m. Read more.
Real Madrid are reportedly refusing to rule out an exit for Gareth Bale this summer as they bid to get the Wales international off their wage bill. Read more.
Barcelona are allegedly contemplating whether to launch a bid to re-sign Thiago Alcantara from Bayern Munich this summer. Read more.
Mason Mount is allegedly unhappy that Chelsea have pushed through the signing of Bayer Leverkusen playmaker Kai Havertz, a rival for his his starting role. Read more.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are reportedly closing in on a £2.5m deal to sign 31-year-old Lyon defender Fernando Marcal. Read more.
Paris Saint-Germain reportedly need to raise up to €70m (£62.3m) in player sales this summer in order to balance the books after the coronavirus lockdown. Read more.
Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman reportedly forces Luis Suarez to train away from the rest of the squad amid speculation that he is on the verge of joining Juventus. Read more.
Rumoured Liverpool and Manchester United target Thiago Alcantara denies asking to leave European champions Bayern Munich this summer. Read more.
Barcelona captain Lionel Messi is still yet to turn up to training with the club despite reluctantly being forced to withdraw his transfer request. Read more.
Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho reportedly calls Real Madrid left-back Sergio Reguilon personally in an attempt to hijack his proposed move to Manchester United. Read more.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are reportedly "at the front of the queue" to sign French centre-back Jean-Clair Todibo from Barcelona this summer. Read more.
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