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Saturday's Premier League transfer talk news roundup: Julian Draxler, Eric Garcia, Brandon Williams

Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for the Premier League on Saturday, January 16.

Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest transfer news in the Premier League on Saturday, January 16.

Saturday morning's Premier League transfer talk news roundup:


Arsenal handed boost in Julian Draxler pursuit?

Julian Draxler in action for PSG on October 2, 2020© Reuters

Paris Saint-Germain winger Julian Draxler could reportedly leave the club next summer with Arsenal leading the race to sign him.

The 27-year-old is out of contract with the French champions at the end of the season and has made a decision regarding his future.

football.london reports that Draxler is planning to announce his departure from PSG and will name his new club in March, which could be a boost for Arsenal who are interested in the player.

The German international, who has scored two goals in 11 Ligue 1 appearances this season, has previously been linked with the Gunners as manager Mikel Arteta is understood to want a creative midfielder.

Arsenal are believed to have £20m to spend this month but the sale of some of their fringe players could help increase their current winter window budget.

Defender Sead Kolasinac's return to Schalke was officially completed earlier this month, as was William Saliba's loan move to Ligue 1 outfit Nice while goalkeeper Matt Macey joined Hibernian last week.

The future of midfielder Mesut Ozil still remains unclear despite Fenerbahce's sporting director Emre Belozoglu stating that 32-year-old is currently "closer than ever" to joining the Turkish giants.



Barcelona's move for Eric Garcia close to collapsing?

Manchester City defender Eric Garcia pictured in August 2020© Reuters

Barcelona's chances of signing Eric Garcia from Manchester City in January are reportedly now slim as elections to select a new president at the Catalan club have been postponed.

The elections, which had been set to take place on January 24, have been delayed due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, throwing the club's transfer plans into doubt.

Barca have been strongly linked with Garcia in recent months, and City boss Pep Guardiola appeared to suggest on Friday that the Spain international was nearing a return to Camp Nou.

However, according to the Daily Mail, the defender's proposed switch to Ronald Koeman's side is now in 'serious doubt', with stand-in president Carles Tusquets unlikely to be given the green light to complete a move.

Garcia's existing deal at the Etihad Stadium is due to expire at the end of June, meaning that he is currently free to speak to foreign clubs over a summer switch.

The 20-year-old has made seven appearances for the Citizens during the 2020-21 campaign.


More transfer news from Premier League:

Sheffield United 'make moves for Manchester United duo'
Sheffield United make approaches for Manchester United duo Jesse Lingard and Brandon Williams, according to a report. Read more.

Arsenal 'convinced by Houssem Aouar'
Arsenal allegedly remain convinced that Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar is the right player to solve their issues in the final third. Read more.

Manchester United 'preparing to battle Chelsea for Declan Rice'
Manchester United are ready to rival Chelsea for West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice, according to a report. Read more.

Barcelona showing interest in Manchester United defender Diogo Dalot?
Barcelona reportedly hold an interest in signing Manchester United defender Diogo Dalot, who is currently on loan at AC Milan. Read more.

Paul Scholes: 'Manchester United should move for Wesley Fofana'
Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes wants the Red Devils to make a move for Leicester City's Wesley Fofana. Read more.

Liverpool lining up summer move for Renato Sanches?
Liverpool are reportedly keen on completing a deal for Lille midfielder Renato Sanches during the summer transfer window. Read more.

AC Milan 'propose £27m option to buy in Fikayo Tomori loan'
AC Milan want to sign Chelsea centre-back Fikayo Tomori on loan and are keen to include a £27m option to make the move permanent, according to a report. Read more.

FPL Tips: Manchester City defenders become must-haves?
Team-mates John Stones and Joao Cancelo are also appealing pick-ups for a double gameweek. Read more.

Liverpool 'open talks with Udinese's Rodrigo De Paul'
Liverpool are reportedly in negotiations with Udinese to sign creative midfielder Rodrigo De Paul this month. Read more.

Bayern Munich to battle Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur for Eder Militao?
Bayern Munich could reportedly battle Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur for the signature of Real Madrid centre-back Eder Militao. Read more.

Danny Drinkwater 'closing in on Kasimpasa move'
The former Leicester title-winner has struggled for first-team opportunities at Chelsea. Read more.

Marcel Brands confirms Everton want to make January sales
Sporting director Marcel Brands reveals that Everton want to make a number of player sales during the January transfer window. Read more.

Liverpool 'among clubs interested in Daniel Cabral'
Liverpool are reportedly among a number of clubs who are interested in signing Flamengo youngster Daniel Cabral. Read more.

Dan Kemp joins Leyton Orient from West Ham
The 22-year-old has cut short a season-long loan with Blackpool. Read more.

Tottenham Hotspur 'unlikely to extend Gareth Bale loan'
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly unlikely to extend the loan spell of Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale into a second season. Read more.

Everton 'nearing deal for Bayern Munich's Joshua Zirkzee'
Bayern Munich forward Joshua Zirkzee is nearing a move to Everton, according to a report. Read more.

Bayern Munich eye Real Madrid's Eder Militao as David Alaba replacement?
Bayern Munich are reportedly interested in signing Real Madrid defender Eder Militao as a replacement for David Alaba, who could move in the opposite direction. Read more.

Pep Guardiola admits Eric Garcia could leave in January
The defender is free to speak to other clubs. Read more.

Nice president denies Jesse Lingard rumours
Nice president Jean-Pierre Rivere appears to reject suggestions that his club are in talks over a loan deal for Manchester United attacker Jesse Lingard. Read more.

Tottenham Hotspur boss Jose Mourinho 'pushing for Christian Eriksen reunion'
Tottenham Hotspur boss Jose Mourinho is reportedly keen to re-sign Christian Eriksen on loan from Inter Milan before the end of January. Read more.

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