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Saturday's Transfer Talk Update: Rayan Ait-Nouri, Gedson Fernandes, Federico Chiesa

Saturday's Transfer Talk Update: Ait-Nouri, Fernandes, Chiesa
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Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.

The transfer window is open! Clubs around the UK and Europe have one final chance to strengthen their squads for the second half of the season.

Saturday morning's headlines:

Crystal Palace are to rival Atletico Madrid in the race to sign promising Angers defender Rayan Ait-Nouri, according to a report. Read more.
Fiorentina owner Rocco Commisso opens the door for star player Federico Chiesa to leave the club in this transfer window, according to a report. Read more.
Sporting Lisbon midfielder Bruno Fernandes is 'desperate' to make the switch to Manchester United in this transfer window, according to a report. Read more.
The Manchester United boss said he has frank communication with the executive vice-chairman. Read more.
Jose Mourinho replaced Mauricio Pochettino knowing he would never have the spending power that he has enjoyed at Chelsea and Manchester United. Read more.
Blues boss Frank Lampard has given the clearest indication yet that Olivier Giroud could leave Stamford Bridge in the January window. Read more.
Gremio and Brazil attacker Everton Soares is reportedly a £25m transfer target for Everton. Read more.
Jesus Vallejo is reportedly preparing to leave Real Madrid once again to join another club on loan for the second half of the season. Read more.
Real Madrid consider a move for Malaga teenager Hugo Vallejo during the January transfer window, according to a report. Read more.
Manchester City lead the race to sign in-demand Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar, according to a report. Read more.
Former Manchester United captain Rio Ferdinand fuels rumours linking the Red Devils with a move for Bruno Fernandes. Read more.
The Italian striker scored three goals in 24 appearances for the Premier League club. Read more.
Barcelona midfielder Carles Alena reveals that he would be open to a future move to Real Madrid. Read more.
Manchester United reportedly continue to monitor Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez ahead of a potential move. Read more.
Juventus are on the verge of agreeing a deal for Manchester United attacker Tahith Chong, according to a report. Read more.
Manchester United turn down offers from Atletico Madrid and Inter Milan for Nemanja Matic, according to a report. Read more.
Bayern Munich defender Joshua Kimmich emerges as a transfer target for Barcelona, according to a report. Read more.
Chris Wilder led the Blades to promotion from the Championship last season. Read more.
The 19-year-old has made six appearances for Arsenal this campaign. Read more.
The midfielder has scored nine goals for the Foxes this season. Read more.
Roy Hodgson is 'hopeful' Spurs full-back Kyle Walker-Peters will join Crystal Palace this month. Read more.
Striker Patrick Cutrone looks to be on his way out of Molineux. Read more.
Leroy Sane's future was the subject of much speculation last summer. Read more.
Villa are likely to host Manchester City without a senior striker. Read more.
Benfica midfielder Gedson Fernandes is reportedly offered to Tottenham Hotspur in this transfer window. Read more.
The striker is out of favour at Stamford Bridge. Read more.
Tottenham have suffered two major injury blows. Read more.
Liverpool reportedly line up a move for Villarreal winger Samuel Chukwueze in this transfer window. Read more.
Barcelona reportedly plan to wait until the end of the season before sacking Ernesto Valverde. Read more.
Barcelona reportedly hold talks with former midfielder Xavi regarding the possibility of becoming the club's next permanent manager. Read more.
Manchester United reportedly open talks with Sporting Lisbon over a potential move for midfielder Bruno Fernandes. Read more.
The Turkey international has joined Roy Hodgson's side until the end of the season. Read more.
The 23-year-old has previously had spells with Queen of the South and Dumbarton since joining Killie from Motherwell. Read more.
Everton striker Cenk Tosun is reportedly getting closer to joining Crystal Palace on loan, with Carlo Ancelotti willing to lose the Turkish international this month. Read more.
Tottenham Hotspur will reportedly consider a move for Lyon forward Moussa Dembele after Harry Kane was ruled out for three months. Read more.
Manchester United will reportedly move for Kalidou Koulibaly during the January transfer window, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said to be keen on bolstering his defence. Read more.
The 20-year-old striker has moved to the National League side on a permanent contract. Read more.
Emre Can will reportedly turn down a move to Manchester United this January because he is a former Liverpool player and would be unwilling to play for their arch rivals. Read more.
Chelsea will reportedly hold out for £8.5m before selling Olivier Giroud, with Inter Milan said to be keen on his signature. Read more.
Barcelona could move for RB Leipzig centre-back Dayot Upamecano before the end of the month, according to a report. Read more.
The agent of Tottenham Hotspur attacker Christian Eriksen is set to fly to Italy to hold talks with Inter Milan, according to a report. Read more.
Ashley Young is 'angered' by Manchester United's refusal to allow him to complete a move to Inter Milan this month, according to a report. Read more.
Chelsea contact Napoli attacker Dries Mertens to discuss a move to Stamford Bridge next summer, according to a report. Read more.
Tottenham Hotspur come to an agreement with AC Milan over a £28m deal for Krzysztof Piatek, according to a report. Read more.
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18Leicester CityLeicester1835102240-1814
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