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Friday's Transfer Talk Update: Cristiano Ronaldo, Massimiliano Mirabelli, Raphael Varane

Friday's Transfer Talk Update: Ronaldo, Mirabelli, Varane
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Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.

The January transfer window is almost here and clubs around the UK and Europe are lining up moves as they look to take advantage of the opportunity to strengthen.

Friday morning's headlines:

Former AC Milan sporting director Massimiliano Mirabelli claims that Cristiano Ronaldo agreed to join the San Siro club before instead moving to Juventus in 2018. Read more.
Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho reportedly asks the club to move for Raphael Varane, who played under the Portuguese boss during his time at the Bernabeu. Read more.
Chelsea are reportedly considering a big-money move for Philippe Coutinho next summer should Bayern Munich reject the chance to make his loan from Barcelona permanent. Read more.
The agent of Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka reveals that his client has agreed terms to join Hertha Berlin in January, with only a transfer fee to be agreed now. Read more.
Newly-appointed Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta reportedly intends to hold showdown talks with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette. Read more.
Manchester United are reportedly open to selling Paul Pogba to Real Madrid if they are able to sign Vinicius Junior in part-exchange. Read more.
Bayer Leverkusen reportedly have no intention of allowing Kevin Volland to sign for Arsenal in the January transfer window. Read more.
West Ham United are reportedly ready to rival Manchester City in the race to sign Athletic Bilbao defender Unai Nunez. Read more.
Newly-appointed Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is reportedly keen to strengthen in various positions during the January transfer window. Read more.
Chelsea slipped to consecutive home Premier League defeats for the first time in eight years. Read more.
The Frenchman has made just seven appearances for Chelsea this season. Read more.
Forward trio Said Benrahma, Bryan Mbeumo and Ollie Watkins have impressed so far this season. Read more.
Manchester United are reportedly concerned that their bid for Red Bull Salzburg's Erling Braut Haaland could hinder their efforts to keep Paul Pogba. Read more.
Lille defender Gabriel reportedly emerges as a potential transfer target for Arsenal ahead of the January transfer window. Read more.
Arsenal reportedly make contact with Napoli regarding a potential deal for defender Kalidou Koulibaly. Read more.
Real Madrid allegedly continue to work behind the scenes with the view of completing a deal for Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe in 2020. Read more.
Real Madrid are reportedly considering whether to halve Martin Odegaard's two-year loan spell at Real Sociedad. Read more.
Tottenham have recalled the youngster, who they signed in the summer and loaned back to Elland Road. Read more.
Chelsea forward Olivier Giroud reportedly emerges as a surprise transfer target for Scottish Premiership side Rangers. Read more.
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba is reportedly keen to return to his former club Juventus during the January transfer window. Read more.
Manchester United are reportedly likely to wait on making an offer for Leicester City midfielder James Maddison until later in 2020. Read more.
Chelsea reportedly identify RB Leipzig forward Timo Werner as one of their priority targets ahead of the January transfer window. Read more.
Arsenal will reportedly contemplate a move for Lyon forward Moussa Dembele if they opt to part ways with either Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang or Alexandre Lacazette. Read more.
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2Leicester CityLeicester20133443192442
3Manchester CityMan City20132554233141
4Chelsea2011273528735
5Manchester UnitedMan Utd208753223931
6Tottenham HotspurSpurs208663629730
7Wolverhampton WanderersWolves207942925430
8Sheffield UnitedSheff Utd207852319429
9Crystal Palace207671822-427
10Everton207492330-725
11Newcastle UnitedNewcastle207492030-1025
12Arsenal205962630-424
13Burnley2073102332-924
14Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton206592428-423
15Southampton2064102438-1422
16Bournemouth2055102028-820
17West Ham UnitedWest Ham1954102132-1119
18Aston Villa2053122536-1118
19Watford2037101533-1816
20Norwich CityNorwich2034132140-1913

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