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Wednesday's Transfer Talk Update: Paul Pogba, Hakan Calhanoglu, Marcos Llorente

Wednesday's Transfer Talk Update: Pogba, Calhanoglu, Llorente
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Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.

The January transfer window is almost here and clubs around the UK and Europe are lining up moves as they look to take advantage of the opportunity to strengthen.

Wednesday morning's headlines:

Lionel Messi's former Argentina teammate Pablo Zabaleta believes that the 33-year-old should move to Manchester City when his Barcelona deal runs out. Read more.
Seventeen-year-old Jamal Musiala is reportedly set for a £100k-a-week deal at Bayern Munich amid interest from Liverpool, Manchester United and Manchester City. Read more.
Lucas Torreira's agent insists that the Uruguayan midfielder is not considering an early return to Arsenal from his loan spell at Atletico Madrid. Read more.
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is reportedly furious with Mino Raiola for the timing of his Paul Pogba transfer announcement. Read more.
Arsenal reportedly identify Porto playmaker Fabio Vieira, who has a £27m release clause, as an ideal signing to address their creativity problems. Read more.
The agent of Arsenal playmaker Mesut Ozil insists that the outcast will honour his Gunners contract despite rumours of a potential payoff. Read more.
Arsenal are reportedly prepared to allow William Saliba to leave on loan in January, with the Frenchman yet to appear for the Gunners first team. Read more.
Manchester United-linked Hakan Calhanoglu is reportedly close to extending his contract with AC Milan, forcing the Red Devils to search for a new playmaker elsewhere. Read more.
Lionel Messi's father Jorge Messi strongly denies reports that he has held talks over a proposed summer move to Paris Saint-Germain for the six-time Ballon d'Or winner. Read more.
West Ham United are reportedly keen to land Brazilian defender Marcelo - who currently plays for Lyon - on a free when his Gones contract expires in the summer. Read more.
Liverpool are considering recalling Harvey Elliott from his loan spell at Blackburn Rovers early due to Diogo Jota's injury, according to a report. Read more.
Liverpool reportedly hold an interest in Inter Milan defender Stefan de Vrij, but the Serie A giants are unlikely to allow him to leave without a substantial offer. Read more.
Liverpool are reportedly considering a move for Atletico Madrid midfielder Marcos Llorente. Read more.
Leeds United are reportedly keeping an eye on Chelsea's Fikayo Tomori ahead of a potential move for the defender in January. Read more.
Bayern Munich remain interested in Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong despite the minimal chances of the Dutch midfielder leaving Barcelona, according to reports. Read more.
Celtic are reportedly close to agree a new contract for highly-rated goalkeeper Conor Hazard. Read more.
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