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Thursday's Transfer Talk Update: Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Niko Kovac, Mario Mandzukic

Thursday's Transfer Talk Update: Ibrahimovic, Kovac, Mandzukic
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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.

Thursday morning's headlines:

Perth Glory chief executive Tony Pignata confirms that the A-League side have launched an approach to sign Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Read more.
Bayern Munich reportedly identify Mauricio Pochettino as a potential replacement for Niko Kovac following a mixed start to the season for the Bundesliga champions. Read more.
Manchester United are reportedly very close to completing a deal for Juventus striker Mario Mandzukic ahead of the January transfer window. Read more.
Atletico Madrid reportedly contact Barcelona to discuss a move for Croatian midfielder Ivan Rakitic. Read more.
Juventus midfielder Emre Can, who has been linked with Manchester United, will be allowed to leave Turin in January, according to a report. Read more.
Barcelona are eyeing a move for 17-year-old Boca Juniors defender Ramos Mingo. Read more.
Liverpool centre-back Dejan Lovren remains a transfer target for AC Milan, according to a report. Read more.
Liverpool will battle Borussia Dortmund for the signature of Valencia's Ferran Torres, according to a report. Read more.
The winger has scored 81 goals in 369 appearances for the club. Read more.
Real Madrid reportedly join Barcelona in the race to sign San Lorenzo youngster Matias Palacios. Read more.
Juventus midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur reportedly emerges as a transfer target for Manchester City and Barcelona. Read more.
Roma are still confident of signing Manchester United defender Chris Smalling on a permanent deal, according to a report. Read more.
Manchester United will face competition from five other European giants for Borussia Dortmund's Jadon Sancho, according to a report. Read more.
Spartak Moscow midfielder Alex Kral emerges as a potential transfer target for Everton. Read more.
Manchester United eye a January move for Inter Milan forward Lautaro Martinez, according to a report. Read more.
Real Madrid attacker Gareth Bale's agent plays down the transfer speculation surrounding his client. Read more.
Manchester City forward Gabriel Jesus seemingly denies suggestions that he was offered to Bayern Munich over the summer. Read more.
Manchester United can sign Juventus forward Mario Mandzukic for £4.6m in January, according to a report. Read more.
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