Transfer Talk Daily Update: James Rodriguez, Rafael Benitez, Jose Mourinho

Transfer Talk Daily Update: Rodriguez, Benitez, Mourinho
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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.

Wednesday morning's headlines:

Barcelona 'eyeing up shock James Rodriguez swoop'
A report claims that Barcelona want Bayern Munich to purchase James Rodriguez from Real Madrid on a permanent deal, before then luring him to Camp Nou. Read more.

Report: Newcastle United back in for midfielder Lewis Holtby
Hamburger SV midfielder Lewis Holtby reportedly remains a transfer target for Newcastle United, who could make a fresh approach when the window reopens in January. Read more.

Jose Mourinho 'to demand Manchester United backing following PSG approach'
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is reportedly ready to demand more money in the transfer market following speculation linking him with Paris Saint-Germain. Read more.

Manchester United 'lining up Bertrand Traore approach'
Manchester United are reportedly considering a January move for Lyon winger Bertrand Traore, who previously played under Jose Mourinho at Chelsea. Read more.

Juventus 'pull out of race to sign Philippe Coutinho'
Italian champions Juventus reportedly decide against making a £155m bid for Liverpool midfielder and rumoured Barcelona target Philippe Coutinho. Read more.

Real Madrid 'planning January raid of Premier League'
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez reportedly identifies five Premier League players as possible January targets, including Alexis Sanchez and Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Read more.

Jose Mourinho 'told to sell before he can buy players'
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is reportedly told that he will need to sell players before he can buy any new ones during the January transfer window. Read more.

Real Madrid eye Neymar as Cristiano Ronaldo replacement?
Real Madrid are reportedly desperate to sign PSG and former Barcelona winger Neymar as a long-term replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo. Read more.

Barcelona 'keen to tie up Matthijs de Ligt deal'
Barcelona reportedly step up their interest in Ajax centre-back Matthijs de Ligt with a view to signing the 18-year-old next summer. Read more.

Paris Saint-Germain 'eye Alvaro Morata swoop'
Paris Saint-Germain reportedly identify Chelsea forward Alvaro Morata as the ideal replacement for Edinson Cavani next summer. Read more.

Arsenal 'revive interest in Rafinha'
Arsenal reportedly revive their interest in Barcelona midfielder Rafinha ahead of the January transfer window. Read more.

Virgil van Dijk: 'I am happy at Southampton'
Netherlands centre-back Virgil van Dijk says that he is "giving 100%" for Southampton, and is "happy" at the Premier League club. Read more.

Arsenal 'keen on Keylor Navas'
Arsenal will battle Liverpool for the services of Real Madrid goalkeeper Keylor Navas, according to a report. Read more.

Jose Mourinho 'approaches Cesc Fabregas over move'
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho reportedly spoke to Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas regarding a possible move to Old Trafford following their recent clash. Read more.

Atletico Madrid 'planning January swoop for Mohamed Salah'
Atletico Madrid are reportedly considering an audacious £50m move for Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah once their transfer ban expires in January. Read more.

Cesc Fabregas celebrates after the Premier League game between Chelsea and Middlesbrough on May 8, 2017
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