Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest transfer news in the Premier League on Wednesday, February 17.
Wednesday morning's Premier League transfer talk news roundup:
David Alaba confirms Bayern Munich exit
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Bayern Munich defender David Alaba has confirmed that he will leave the club when his deal expires at the end of the season.
The versatile Austrian is understood to have rebuffed Bayern's attempts to tie him down to a new deal, and he will seek pastures new when his existing deal expires in June of this year.
The Bavarian giants posted a quote from Alaba on their Twitter account, where the 28-year-old said: "I have made the decision to leave #FCBayern at the end of this season and try something new.
"It obviously wasn't an easy decision - I've been here for 13 years and the club means a lot to me."
Alaba's next career move remains shrouded in uncertainty, but Real Madrid are believed to be at the head of the queue for his signature, although Chelsea reportedly hold a strong interest in the centre-back as well.
Despite rejecting the club's offer of a lucrative new contract, Alaba has remained a key player for Hansi Flick's side this term, chipping in with two goals and one assist in 20 Bundesliga appearances.
The Austria international has amassed 33 goals and 50 assists in 415 appearances for Bayern, where he has lifted the Champions League twice and the Bundesliga a staggering nine times.
Martin Odegaard opens door to longer Arsenal stay
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Martin Odegaard has left the door open to a permanent switch to Arsenal during the summer transfer window.
Having failed to make a sustained impact at Real Madrid during the first half of the campaign, the midfielder was allowed to sign for the Gunners on loan for the rest of the season.
The 22-year-old made his first Arsenal start on Sunday afternoon, featuring in the 4-2 victory over Leeds United in the Premier League.
Speaking after the match, the Norway international acknowledged that he was open to all possibilities later in 2021.
Odegaard told TV2: "You never know what is going to happen, but for now, I am just focusing on doing my best this season and helping the team as much as possible."
The playmaker has just under two-and-a-half years remaining on his contract at the Bernabeu.
More transfer news from Premier League:
Paris Saint-Germain's Kylian Mbappe: 'Stupid to decide future on Barcelona win'
Kylian Mbappe says it would be "stupid" to decide his future based on Paris Saint-Germain's incredible 4-1 Champions League victory over Barcelona on Tuesday. Read more.
Manchester United 'willing to spend £61m to beat Real Madrid to Jules Kounde'
A report claims that Manchester United are ahead of Real Madrid in the race to sign €70m-rated defender Jules Kounde from Sevilla. Read more.
Report: Arsenal offer David Luiz player-coach role to stay on at Emirates Stadium
Arsenal will give David Luiz the opportunity to make the transition into coaching if he pens another contract extension, according to a report. Read more.
Mason Greenwood pens new Man United deal until 2025
The long-term contract will keep him at Old Trafford until at least 2025. Read more.
Marseille's Duje Caleta-Car confirms Liverpool snub
Marseille defender Duje Caleta-Car reveals that he turned down an offer to join Premier League champions Liverpool in the January transfer window. Read more.
Alexandre Lacazette among players Arsenal are looking to offload in summer clearout?
Arsenal will reportedly aim to further cut costs in the summer transfer window, which means listening to any offers for French attacker Alexandre Lacazette. Read more.
