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Monday's Transfer Talk Update: Ilkay Gundogan, Saul Niguez, Lionel Messi

Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.

With all eyes fixed on the January transfer market, clubs around the UK and Europe are already lining up potential mid-season moves.

Monday morning's headlines:

Fiorentina are in talks over a potential summer deal for Arsenal's Lucas Torreira, according to a report. Read more.
Paris Saint-Germain boss Thomas Tuchel says that Barcelona's Lionel Messi "is very welcome" at Paris Saint-Germain. Read more.
Thiago Silva is set to sign a one-year contract with Chelsea following his departure from Paris Saint-Germain, according to a report. Read more.
Atletico Madrid defender Kieran Trippier emerges as a summer target for Aston Villa, according to a report. Read more.
Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis insists that the Italian giants have still not received a suitable offer for Kalidou Koulibaly. Read more.
The midfielder's contract expires next summer. Read more.
Tottenham Hotspur contact Benfica to discuss a potential summer deal for Pizzi, according to a report. Read more.
Barcelona identify Juventus attacker Paulo Dybala as a potential replacement for Lionel Messi, according to a report. Read more.
Arsenal are reportedly prepared to sell central defender Rob Holding - linked with Leeds United - this summer. Read more.
Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman wants to keep Philippe Coutinho at the club this summer, according to a report. Read more.
AZ attacker Calvin Stengs is a summer transfer target for Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman, according to a report. Read more.
Barcelona could move for Valencia defender Jose Gaya this summer, according to a report. Read more.
Barcelona will have to pay £143m if they wish to sign Everton forward Richarlison this summer, according to a report. Read more.
Barcelona will prioritise the sales of Ivan Rakitic and Luis Suarez this summer, according to a report. Read more.
Chelsea are weighing up a move for unsettled Barcelona attacker Lionel Messi, according to a report. Read more.
Juventus want to re-sign Barcelona midfielder Arturo Vidal this summer, according to a report. Read more.
Manchester United are handed a boost in their efforts to sign David Brooks after Bournemouth boss Jason Tindall suggested that the winger can leave for the right price. Read more.
Four Premier League clubs are reportedly showing an interest in Manchester United defender Chris Smalling, who is available for £20m this summer. Read more.
Barcelona are allegedly prepared to demand that Lionel Messi's £631m release clause is paid in full if they are to sell the forward this summer. Read more.
Manchester City are allegedly prepared to include Ilkay Gundogan in any proposal for Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez. Read more.
Liverpool and Manchester City are reportedly ready to battle it out in the race to sign Wolverhampton Wanderers winger Adama Traore. Read more.
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