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Saturday's Transfer Talk Update: James Rodriguez, Sandro Tonali, Karim Benzema

Saturday's Transfer Talk Update: Rodriguez, Tonali, Benzema
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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.

Saturday morning's headlines:

Chelsea reportedly identify James Rodriguez as a transfer target ahead of next summer's transfer window. Read more.
Barcelona reportedly identify Brescia midfielder Sandro Tonali as a long-term replacement for Sergio Busquets. Read more.
Karim Benzema reportedly wants a contract extension at Real Madrid with a wage reflecting his importance to Zinedine Zidane. Read more.
Napoli chief Aurelio De Laurentiis admits that the club will inevitably have to sanction the sale of Kalidou Koulibaly one day. Read more.
Paris Saint-Germain reportedly join Manchester United in the race to sign Ivan Rakitic from Barcelona in January. Read more.
Thomas Tuchel insists that he wants Edinson Cavani to remain at Paris Saint-Germain amid speculation of a potential move to Manchester United. Read more.
Harry Kane allegedly informs his agent to assess his options should he decide to leave Tottenham Hotspur in the future. Read more.
Manchester United are reportedly considering a January transfer approach for Juventus midfielder Emre Can. Read more.
Greenwood has been with United since he was seven. Read more.
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane says that his chat with Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba in Dubai was 'personal', rather than about any potential transfer. Read more.
Liverpool and Chelsea are reportedly ready to do battle in the race to sign Bournemouth midfielder Lewis Cook. Read more.
The 28-year-old defender is now tied to the Reds until 2024. Read more.
The latest news snippets from across the footballing world, including Mark Robins's assessment of the situation at Manchester United, Arsenal missing out on Antoine Griezmann and an F-laden rant from Dani Alves. Read more.
Sporting Lisbon reportedly edge out Wolverhampton Wanderers in the race to sign Portuguese youngster Edson Silva. Read more.
Liverpool are reportedly ahead of Chelsea in the race to sign Exeter City youngster Ben Chrisene. Read more.
Manchester City are reportedly considering whether to launch a £1.5m bid for Hearts defender Aaron Hickey in January. Read more.
Lyon forward Moussa Dembele, an alleged target for Manchester United, is reportedly keen to return to England at the end of the season. Read more.
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane meets with Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba in Dubai during their respective breaks from domestic action. Read more.
Inter Milan are reportedly contemplating a January approach for Manchester United midfielder Nemanja Matic. Read more.
Liverpool are reportedly open to parting ways with Adam Lallana at the end of the season, providing that he does not reclaim his spot back in the starting lineup. Read more.
Arsenal will allegedly reignite their interest in RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano during the January transfer window. Read more.
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3Arsenal1686229151430
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9Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton166642625124
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17Leicester CityLeicester163582134-1314
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19Wolverhampton WanderersWolves1623112440-169
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