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Tuesday, February 4
- Midfield star Paul Pogba wants to leave Manchester United
- Chelsea will resume their interest in Moussa Dembele in the summer
- Manchester United will revive their interest in Jude Bellingham
- Liverpool are eager to tie up new contracts for Virgil van Dijk and Alisson
Glenn Murray in the dark
Brighton striker Glenn Murray claims to be unaware of any interest from Manchester United.
The Red Devils were searching for a striker in the January transfer window with Murray, Islam Slimani, Josh King and Willian Jose all linked.
Eventually they opted for Odion Ighalo but Murray knows nothing of any approach.
Quizzed on the on the United rumours, he told talkSPORT: ““Not really to be honest. I’ve seen the story, but I haven’t heard much about it.
“I just let my agent deal with all that and I just try and concentrate on what I’ve got to do.”
Emergency transfer
Barcelona will be allowed to complete an emergency transfer to replace the injured Ousmane Dembele.
But there are quite a few conditions that will limit their options.
With Luis Suarez and Dembele both sidelined for the remainder of the campaign, Barcelona have just three fit forwards in Lionel Messi, Antoine Griezmann and Ansu Fati.
Marca claim that La Liga rules will enable them to bring a striker but laws mean the addition should be no longer than five months and can only be signed from within Spain.
Barcelona have 20 days from the confirmation of the injury to lodge their intentions and 15 days from when they receive official approval from the medical committee.
Marca claim the three most likely options for Barcelona will be Cristhian Stuani, Willian Jose and Loren Moron.
Dortmund transfer abandoned
Liverpool were close to signing Borussia Dortmund left-back Raphael Guerreiro during the summer transfer window, say the Independent.
But, after deciding to rely on their current crop of players, Jurgen Klopp decided not to pursue the deal in the end.
The club decided to cancel the deal, instead placing their faith in the versatile James Milner.
Dortmund were willing to let Guerreiro leave for around £17million; a reasonable fee given today’s obscene transfer fees.
The left-back would also only command a £60,000-a-week salary, which would place him toward the bottom half of the club’s payroll table.
Nemanja Matic snub
AC Milan rejected the opportunity to sign Nemanja Matic in January.
Magic is running down his contract at Old Trafford and will be available on a free transfer at the end of the campaign should Manchester United not trigger a one-year extension.
The Serbia international, 31, has seen relatively little action this season – making just seven Premier League starts under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Italian website Calciomercato claim United chiefs offered Matic to AC Milan, but manager Stefano Pioli snubbed the approach.
Paul Pogba revelation
Paul Pogba wants to leave Manchester United.
That’s according to the Manchester Evening News, who claim the French ace has told his colleagues of his desire to leave Old Trafford in the summer.
Pogba, 26, publicly stated his intentions to leave at the beginning of the summer but his £180million valuation proved too steep for Real Madrid and Juventus.
It’s claimed that dressing room sources have told the MEN that the majority of players think it would be best for him to leave.
Moussa Dembele to Chelsea
Chelsea will resume their interest in Moussa Dembele in the summer.
The Blues were frequently linked with the France star during the January transfer window to provide competition for Tammy Abraham.
Tottenham, Manchester United, Wolves and Sheffield United were also interested in the £60million-rated forward, but Lyon refused to budge.
The Evening Standard are now reporting that Roman Abramovich and co. will sanction spending in excess of £150million and Dembele is top of the shortlist.
Jude Bellingham bid
Manchester United will revive their interest in Jude Bellingham in the summer transfer window after failing to capture the Birmingham youngster last month.
The 16-year-old has garnered interest from a host of Premier League clubs this season after breaking into Pep Clotet’s starting line-up aged just 16.
United tried to sign Bellingham in January and reportedly chanced their arm with a £25million bid but the Blues did not sell.
Now, Sky Sports claim United will continue their pursuit in the off-season with Bellingham remaining on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s shopping list.
Virgil van Dijk and Alisson contracts
Liverpool are eager to tie up new contracts for Virgil van Dijk and Alisson.
Van Dijk’s £200,000 per week deal still has over three years left to run but Reds chiefs want to reward and extend his stay beyond June 2023.
It’s a similar story for Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson and his 90,000 per week contract, which runs until 2024.
The Independent claim Liverpool are looking to hold negotiations with the defensive pair and could make the Dutchman their top earner – overtaking Mohamed Salah.