Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest transfer news in the Premier League on Monday, January 18.
Monday morning's Premier League transfer talk news roundup:
Manchester City 'considering big-money Romelu Lukaku offer'
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Manchester City are reportedly weighing up a summer move for Inter Milan forward Romelu Lukaku.
The Citizens are expected to be in the market for a new striker at the end of the 2020-21 campaign, with the club's all-time leading goalscorer Sergio Aguero potentially leaving on a free transfer.
According to The Telegraph, City are prepared to spend £200m in the summer window to improve their squad, and Lukaku has been identified as a potential target in the final third of the field.
The 27-year-old scored 42 goals in 96 appearances for Manchester United between 2017 and 2019 before joining Inter, where he has been in excellent form.
The Belgium international has netted 51 times in just 73 outings for the Italian giants, including 17 goals in 22 appearances in all competitions during the 2020-21 campaign.
City are allegedly not prepared to hand Aguero a new contract at the club until the Argentine, who has struggled with injuries during the current season, proves his fitness.
Manchester United 'to revive Jadon Sancho pursuit this summer'
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Borussia Dortmund are reportedly expecting to receive offers for Manchester United target Jadon Sancho in the months leading up to the summer transfer window.
The England international struggled for form during the early stages of the campaign, but he is now starting to hit top gear with six goals and 11 assists in all competitions.
Sancho recently affirmed that he is only focused on Dortmund despite ongoing speculation over his future, and German journalist Raphael Honigstein believes that United will indeed move for the attacker again in the summer.
Speaking to Sky Sports News, Honigstein said: "He's beginning to click again. He looks really sharp, he looks up for it.
"By all accounts, he's had a really good, small, winter break. A few days off where he's come back full of energy. And you can see it on the pitch. And I think the debates or the names being mentioned will increase again, because his form is picking up again.
"But everybody in Dortmund knows nothing will happen in January, the player is not agitating for a move, there's a very clear agreement that transfers of that magnitude at Dortmund will only happen in the summer.
"There was a big transfer announced in January a couple of years ago. That was Christian Pulisic [to Chelsea]. But remember, even his deal was the deal for the summer.
"So no one's stopping United, if they went out, and felt really confident, to say, 'let's do this deal now, let's make sure we get in now'. And maybe then announce it at the end of January. That's inherently possible.
"We just haven't seen or heard anything to suggest that they are indeed ready and willing to come back to that negotiation at the moment. I think everyone at Dortmund is under no illusions that the player wants to leave.
"But they think that the offers and the real negotiations will start closer to towards spring when clubs are perhaps in a better position to understand how much money they'll have available for their transfer window in the summer."
United's pursuit of the 20-year-old last summer was well-documented, but the Red Devils are reportedly set to be joined by Liverpool and Chelsea in the race for his signature this time around.
More transfer news from Premier League:
Mesut Ozil arrives in Turkey ahead of Fenerbahce move
It is understood the former Germany midfielder said goodbye to his Arsenal teammates on Sunday. Read more.
Real Madrid 'join Atletico Madrid in Alexandre Lacazette race'
Real Madrid reportedly prepare to battle Atletico Madrid for the signature of Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette, who is now in the final 18 months of his Gunners deal. Read more.
David Moyes: 'No contact from Manchester United, Chelsea over Declan Rice'
West Ham United manager David Moyes reveals that the club are yet to be contacted by Manchester United or Chelsea over a deal for Declan Rice. Read more.
Juventus 'lining up summer move for Paul Pogba'
Juventus will attempt to re-sign Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba this summer, according to a report. Read more.
West Bromwich Albion want Real Betis' William Carvalho?
West Bromwich Albion reportedly weigh up a move for Real Betis midfielder William Carvalho, who has previously been linked with Wolverhampton Wanderers. Read more.
Aston Villa 'open talks over Morgan Sanson deal'
Aston Villa reportedly enter talks with Marseille over a deal for Morgan Sanson, who has previously been linked with Arsenal and West Ham United. Read more.
Sheffield United 'confident of signing Manchester United's Jesse Lingard'
Sheffield United reportedly remain confident of securing a loan deal for Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard. Read more.
Fikayo Tomori 'closing in on Chelsea exit'
AC Milan reportedly close in on a deal to sign out-of-favour Chelsea centre-back Fikayo Tomori on loan with an option to buy for £25m. Read more.
Mesut Ozil 'heading to Turkey to complete Fenerbahce switch'
The 32-year-old has not played for the Gunners since March. Read more.
Everton 'cool interest in Bournemouth's Joshua King'
Everton reportedly cool their interest in Bournemouth striker Joshua King due to his mammoth wage demands of £120k per week at Goodison Park. Read more.
David Moyes reveals "big offers" for West Ham United transfer targets
West Ham United manager David Moyes confirms that the club have already made "big offers" to clubs without success in their search for a new striker. Read more.
Barcelona candidates 'reject chance to sign Eric Garcia'
A number of Barcelona presidential candidates allegedly reject the chance to sign Manchester City defender Eric Garcia in January. Read more.
Tariq Lamptey signs new deal at Brighton & Hove Albion
Head coach Graham Potter is delighted with the contract extension. Read more.
West Ham United make £27m bid for Sevilla forward Youssef En-Nesyri?
West Ham United reportedly make a £27m bid for Sevilla forward Youssef En-Nesyri as they look to replace Sebastien Haller. Read more.
Leeds United, Bournemouth want Swansea City's Yan Dhanda?
Swansea City midfielder Yan Dhanda is reportedly attracting interest from Leeds United and Bournemouth, and the Swans already have a replacement lined up. Read more.
Dele Alli 'pushing for Tottenham Hotspur exit'
Midfielder Dele Alli is reportedly pushing to leave Tottenham Hotspur before the end of January after falling down the pecking order under Jose Mourinho. Read more.
Andre Villas-Boas confirms Premier League interest in Morgan Sanson
Marseille manager Andre Villas-Boas confirms that a number of Premier League clubs are expressing an interest in midfielder Morgan Sanson. Read more.
