Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest transfer news in La Liga on Monday, January 4.
Monday morning's La Liga transfer talk news roundup:
Ronald Koeman hints at Barcelona departures
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Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman has hinted that some players could be heading for the exit door at Camp Nou in the near future.
La Blaugrana continue to be linked with moves for soon-to-be free agents Eric Garcia, Memphis Depay and Georginio Wijnaldum despite the volatile financial situation at the club.
Several out-of-favour players in Koeman's ranks - such as Samuel Umtiti, Junior Firpo and the Arsenal-linked Riqui Puig - have been tipped to move on after struggling for starts in the 2020-21 campaign.
When asked by reporters about potential outgoings and the upcoming presidential election, Koeman said: "There are players that are in a complicated situation at the club and, in addition, we want to strengthen the squad.
"When we know who's going to be the next president, there won't be much time [left in the transfer window]. We have to be prepared to speak quickly to resolve sporting issues. I can't change the date of the elections, we have to accept it.
"In principle, I would not be disappointed to not be able to make signings due to the club's situation. I speak a lot with (sporting director) Ramon Planes about young players, where we can improve the quality of the squad, although it will have to be the new president that signs of the decisions."
Barcelona sit sixth in the La Liga table before Sunday night's fixture with Huesca.
Real Madrid players 'agree 10% pay cut'
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Real Madrid players have reportedly received their wages with an agreed 10% salary reduction in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
Like many clubs across the globe, the La Liga champions are still reeling from the financial effects of the COVID-19 outbreak and negotiated a first salary cut with their players at the back end of last season.
Now, Marca reports that the Blancos squad have been paid the first part of their wages for the current season, but the payments also came with a 10% decrease as stadiums in Spain remain closed to supporters.
The report adds that Real are not planning any January signings unless they can ship out some unwanted players first, and their budget for the current campaign is €618m (£548.5m) compared to the €900m (£798.7m) that was originally projected.
Zinedine Zidane's side rose to the top of the La Liga table with a 2-0 win over Celta Vigo on Saturday, although bitter rivals Atletico Madrid do have three games in hand.
More transfer news from La Liga:
Manchester United 'reject Paul Pogba, Ramsey, Costa swap deal from Juventus'
Manchester United reject a proposed swap deal from Juventus including Aaron Ramsey and Douglas Costa for Paul Pogba, according to a report. Read more.
Manchester City eye move for Atletico Madrid's Renan Lodi?
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola reportedly identifies Atletico Madrid left-back Renan Lodi as a potential target for the summer transfer window. Read more.
Samuel Umtiti to leave Barcelona for Nice?
Nice could sign Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti during the January transfer window, according to a report. Read more.
Arsenal to recall Lucas Torreira from Atletico Madrid loan?
Arsenal are reportedly contemplating whether to recall midfielder Lucas Torreira from his loan spell at Atletico Madrid. Read more.
PSG 'hoping to ward off Liverpool interest in Kylian Mbappe with new deal'
Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly determined to agree a new deal with Kylian Mbappe in order to fend off interest from Liverpool and Real Madrid. Read more.
Arsenal 'end Isco interest due to Emile Smith Rowe'
Arsenal reportedly end their interest in Real Madrid midfielder Isco due to the emergence of academy graduate Emile Smith Rowe. Read more.
