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Thursday, January 2
- Manchester United want Aston Villa star Jack Grealish and Leicester playmaker James Maddison
- Ed Woodward and Co. have made the English pair their top targets during the January window
- Arsenal transfer target Thomas Lemar’s agent Jorge Mendes will speak to clubs in England
- Chelsea have failed with their opening offer for Lyon forward Moussa Dembele
Dani Olmo interest
Dinamo Zagreb star Dani Olmo is delighted to hear that Barcelona are trying to secure his signature.
Olmo, 21, left Barcelona’s youth academy to join the Croatian champions in 2014 and has since proven worthy of the Spanish national team when earning his first cap.
“I am happy that the rumours have become a concrete proposal and that Barcelona are thinking of the possibility of returning home. I spent six years at La Masia and I was taught values for life,” Olmo told L’Esportui.
“I don’t know if I will leave in January, It’s a matter of my representatives. But, if there is an understanding between the clubs, I think the best thing for everyone is to leave Zagreb now.
“Dinamo would get a good transfer and I would play in one of the biggest teams in the world, in one of the five best leagues. The biggest encouragement I can have is to train and learn with Messi.”
Thomas Lemar to Arsenal
Arsenal transfer target Thomas Lemar’s agent Jorge Mendes will speak to clubs in England about a possible deal for the Atletico Madrid star, reports say.
The Gunners have long admired Lemar, with interest dating back to Arsene Wenger’s time at the Emirates helm.
Now, Marca claim Lemar will be offered to sides in the Premier League by agent Mendes.
It’s claimed he has sat down for talks with Atletico over his client’s future at the Wanda Metropolitano.
And, while the La Liga giants believe it will be difficult to offload the forward, Mendes will try anyway.
Gedson Fernandes latest
Manchester United transfer target Gedson Fernandes will be allowed to leave Benfica during the January window, according to reports.
The Red Devils’ midfield looks short at present with Paul Pogba and Scott McTominay currently sidelined.
Sky Sports claim the Red Devils may be in with a shot of landing their transfer target this month.
They say the Portuguese club want to loan Fernandes out for 18 months with an option to buy and they also report that the 20-year-old’s representatives have been in England to discuss a potential move.