Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest transfer news in La Liga on Wednesday, September 16.
Wednesday morning's La Liga transfer talk news roundup:
Arsenal 'switch focus to signing Thomas Partey, Houssem Aouar'
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Arsenal have reportedly turned their attention to completing deals for midfield duo Thomas Partey and Houssem Aouar after tying captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang down to a new contract.
Aubameyang finally ended speculation over his future yesterday by putting pen to paper on a three-year deal worth a reported £250,000 a week, which could rise to £350,000 a week with bonuses, add-ons and image rights.
However, The Mirror reports that the Gunners have not finished with their spending this summer and that they will now focus on bolstering their midfield ranks.
Thomas and Aouar have been tipped as Arsenal's top targets for a number of weeks now, but Mikel Arteta is likely to need to sell players before he can buy.
Atletico Madrid are demanding more than £50m for Thomas, while Lyon want at least £40m for Aouar, who has also been linked with Manchester City.
Arsenal do have a number of players they are willing to offload in order to raise those funds, though, with a £20m deal to take Emiliano Martinez to Aston Villa having already been all but confirmed by the goalkeeper.
Arteta is also open to selling Sead Kolasinac, Matteo Guendouzi and Lucas Torreira, all of whom are deemed surplus to requirements at the Emirates Stadium.
Tottenham Hotspur 'beat Manchester United to Sergio Reguilon signature'
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Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly close to pipping Manchester United to a shock deal for Real Madrid left-back Sergio Reguilon.
The recently-capped Spain international is back at Madrid after starring on a season's loan for Europa League winners Sevilla last season.
Reguilon is not part of Zinedine Zidane's immediate plans, though, while Sevilla pulled out of the running for his permanent signature due to a lack of funds.
That left Man United as the strong favourites to sign the 23-year-old, but The Athletic claims that Spurs have got to the defender first.
While an agreement is not yet in place, a transfer is described as "highly possible" and Jose Mourinho is confident of getting the deal over the line.
Tottenham have made three signings so far during the summer transfer window, with midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, goalkeeper Joe Hart and right-back Matt Doherty joining.
Spurs kicked off their 2020-21 Premier League campaign with a 1-0 home loss against Everton on Sunday.
More transfer news from La Liga:
Manchester United reportedly wish to take Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale on a season-long loan, while holding the option of extending it into a second year. Read more.
Lyon forward Memphis Depay is to undergo a medical with Barcelona after a £28m fee was agreed between the two clubs, according to a report. Read more.
Barcelona chief Josep Maria Bartomeu 'demands Lionel Messi take a pay cut'
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu is reportedly prepared to ask Lionel Messi to take a pay cut, despite the recent tension between the two parties. Read more.
Report: Manchester City fail with £92m bid for Atletico Madrid's Jose Gimenez
A report claims that Manchester City have failed in their attempt to sign Uruguay international defender Jose Gimenez from Atletico Madrid in a club-record deal. Read more.
Manchester City join Kylian Mbappe race?
Manchester City are reportedly prepared to join the race to sign Kylian Mbappe, who may wish to leave Paris Saint-Germain next summer. Read more.
Agent of Inter Milan's Lautaro Martinez rules out Barcelona, Real Madrid moves
The agent of Lautaro Martinez says that the Inter Milan forward will not be joining Barcelona during the summer transfer window. Read more.
Barcelona confirm interest in Manchester City's Eric Garcia
Barcelona sporting director Ramon Planes confirms that the club are looking to strike a deal for Manchester City defender Eric Garcia. Read more.
Real Madrid 'reject chance to sign Dele Alli as part of Gareth Bale deal'
Real Madrid reportedly reject the chance to sign Dele Alli as part of a deal to take Gareth Bale back to Tottenham Hotspur this summer. Read more.
Tottenham Hotspur leapfrog Manchester United in Gareth Bale race?
Manchester United have reportedly fallen behind Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur in the race for Real Madrid outcast Gareth Bale, according to a report. Read more.
Manchester United 'keeping tabs on £28m Valencia midfielder Uros Racic'
Valencia midfielder Uros Racic is being watched closely by Manchester United, according to a report. Read more.
Barcelona confirm talks over Arturo Vidal exit
Barcelona sporting director Ramon Planes confirms that Arturo Vidal is set to leave the club, with Inter Milan reporteddly closing in on a deal for the midfielder. Read more.
Report: Kylian Mbappe prefers Real Madrid to Liverpool, Manchester City
Kylian Mbappe reportedly tells Paris Saint-Germain that Real Madrid are the only club he wants to join next summer, despite Premier League interest. Read more.
Luis Suarez 'to be banished to stands at Barcelona in 2020-21'
Luis Suarez could reportedly be frozen out at Barcelona throughout the 2020-21 campaign if he fails to leave the club this summer. Read more.
Gareth Bale 'not interested in Real Madrid loan exit amid Manchester United links'
Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale is reportedly only interested in a permanent move this summer, denting Manchester United's hopes of signing him on loan. Read more.
Manchester United 'unlikely to hijack Tottenham Hotspur's Gareth Bale move'
Manchester United decide against making a late move for Real Madrid attacker Gareth Bale, according to a report. Read more.
Lyon chief: 'Barcelona have said they cannot afford Memphis Depay'
Lyon chief Jean-Michel Aulas takes to social media to deny reports linking Memphis Depay with a move to Barcelona. Read more.
Tottenham to use Dele Alli as makeweight in Gareth Bale deal with Real Madrid?
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly considering offering Dele Alli to Real Madrid as part of the deal to bring Gareth Bale in the opposite direction. Read more.
Gareth Bale representatives in talks with Tottenham
The Wales international winger has found himself marginalised at Real Madrid. Read more.
Paris Saint-Germain 'trying to convince Kylian Mbappe, Neymar to stay'
Paris Saint-Germain pair Kylian Mbappe and Neymar are reportedly being talked into staying at the club amid links with a move away. Read more.
Gareth Bale agent confirms talks over Tottenham Hotspur return from Real Madrid
Agent Jonathan Barnett confirms that Gareth Bale is in talks with Tottenham Hotspur over a possible return to the club from Real Madrid. Read more.
Juventus 'pessimistic over Luis Suarez deal'
Juventus face the possibility of missing out on a deal for Barcelona's Luis Suarez this summer, according to a report. Read more.
