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Thursday's Transfer Talk Update: Paul Pogba, Marquinhos, Sean Longstaff

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:

Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane ends his interest in Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba, according to a report. Read more.
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane is considering a move for Paris Saint-Germain defender Marquinhos, according to a report. Read more.
Newcastle United midfielder Sean Longstaff is at an impasse with the club over a new contract amid Manchester United's continued interest, according to a report. Read more.
Manchester United are reportedly using a number of 'spying firms' to help them better assess potential transfers targets for the upcoming January transfer window. Read more.
Paris Saint-Germain reportedly inform Real Madrid that they are open to parting ways with Julian Draxler in January. Read more.
Manchester City reportedly identify Barcelona's Samuel Umtiti and Real Madrid's Nacho as potential transfer targets. Read more.
Arsenal are allegedly interested in signing Real Madrid winger Lucas Vazquez during the January transfer window. Read more.
Tottenham Hotspur allegedly emerge as favourites to sign Real Madrid midfielder Isco during one of the next two transfer windows. Read more.
Manchester United fear that they will be unable to improve their squad in the January transfer window, according to a report. Read more.
Arsenal are unlikely to complete any transfer business during the January window, according to a report. Read more.
Wolverhampton Wanderers would reportedly want 'in excess of £30m' for Willy Boly, who has been linked with Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur. Read more.
Real Madrid want to bring Inter Milan centre-back Milan Skriniar to the Bernabeu, according to a report. Read more.
Barcelona are given encouragement in their pursuit of Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti, according to a report. Read more.
Real Madrid are interested in signing Bayern Munich attacker Serge Gnabry, according to a report. Read more.
Arsenal consider a move for Olympiacos attacker Daniel Podence, according to a report. Read more.
Manchester United reportedly decided against a summer move for Paris Saint-Germain attacker Neymar due to character concerns. Read more.
Manchester United held discussions with Benfica over a summer move for Joao Felix before deciding to drop their interest, according to a report. Read more.
Manchester United reportedly fear that they may struggle to complete deals over the January transfer window. Read more.
Ivan Rakitic is reportedly weighing up the possibility of completing moves to either Juventus or Manchester United in the January transfer window. Read more.
Real Madrid are reportedly willing to play the long game and sign Kylian Mbappe from Paris Saint-Germain at the end of next season. Read more.
Tottenham Hotspur reportedly make contact with Jose Mourinho amid uncertainty surrounding Mauricio Pochettino's future. Read more.
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