Premier League transfer news: Julian Weigl, Paul Pogba, Frenkie de Jong

Premier League transfer news and rumours

Julian Weigl: Borussia Dortmund to Manchester City

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is in the market for a new midfielder and top of his January shopping list is Borussia Dortmund’s Julian Weigl.

Guardiola wants to re-enforce his midfield and find a successor to Fernandinho. This summer he missed out on Jorginho when the Italian left Napoli for Chelsea.

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If Guardiola is to make a move for Weigl, the 23-year-old won’t come cheap. The Daily Star reports that Guardiola will have to “dig deep into his pockets” and find around £68m for the German international.

Pogba: there will always be rumours

Paul Pogba has spoken about his Manchester United future and his relationship with boss Jose Mourinho. The French midfielder, who has been linked with Barcelona and Juventus, told Telefoot: “To speak about a transfer… I am under contract. There have always been little things with the coach, our relationship is still the same, manager-player. We have common objectives, which are to win. So long as you see that I am not in a Barcelona shirt, that is because I am at Manchester United. There will always be rumours.” (Daily Express)

Frenkie de Jong: Ajax to Barcelona/Tottenham

The race to sign Ajax midfielder Frenkie de Jong is hotting up. According to reports in Spain, both Barcelona and Tottenham have had bids rejected by the Dutch club. (Mundo Deportivo)

United wait for Shaw

Manchester United will have to wait for Luke Shaw’s decision over whether he signs a new deal at Old Trafford. The England left-back is out of contract next summer and United fear they could lose him on a free transfer. Tottenham are reportedly interested in the 23-year-old. (The Sun)

Sarri eyes Milan defenders

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri is planning a double swoop for AC Milan’s Alessio Romagnoli and Mattia Caldara in the January transfer window. Sarri sees the duo as key targets to bolster his defence. (Daily Mail)

Maguire signs new deal

England defender Harry Maguire has signed a new five-year contract with Leicester City. The Foxes hope that the new deal will put an end to Manchester United’s interest in the 25-year-old. (The Times)

Areola ‘wanted Chelsea move’

Paris Saint-Germain and France goalkeeper Alphonse Areola was keen to join Chelsea this summer. Chelsea goalkeeper coach Christophe Lollichon told Le Figaro: “We spoke a lot in the summer. He wanted to come here, but the final decision was not my responsibility. It would have been a pleasure to work with him.” (Sky Sports)

Neves to stay at Wolves?

Manchester City and Manchester United have been linked with a January move for Ruben Neves, but it’s reported that his club Wolves are “not likely to be persuaded to sell” the 21-year-old midfielder. (Birmingham Mail)