Premier League transfer news: Mohamed Salah, Paul Pogba, Marcus Rashford

Premier League transfer news and rumours

Aguirre has say on Salah’s Anfield future

Egypt national team head coach Javier Aguirre believes that Mohamed Salah “may be better” off leaving Liverpool if they don’t start winning trophies.

Aguirre says that Salah wants to win major honours, but that he may have to move to realise that goal. ESPN reports that in quotes verified by the Egyptian Football Association, Aguirre said: “It may be better for him to leave within a season or two if Liverpool doesn’t win any titles.”

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After signing from Roma in June 2017, Salah scored 44 times in all competitions for Liverpool last season and won the Premier League’s golden boot. The Reds reached the Champions League final but Salah was injured during the 3-1 loss to Real Madrid in Kiev.

Ince: Pogba exit right for both parties

Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Ince says it may be best for all concerned if Paul Pogba departs the club. “He said recently that he was happy at Manchester United, but I didn’t believe any of that,” said Ince. “I believe a Pogba move away from United would suit both parties. He’s never settled on his return to the club. He’s been inconsistent in his performances, going from world class to looking bang average, and there’s always been whispers and transfer talk surrounding him in that time.” (Paddy Power)

Rashford considering Real move

Manchester United and England striker Marcus Rashford is open to a move to Real Madrid. The 21-year-old academy product wants to stay at Old Trafford but if he doesn’t win a regular first-team place, he would be ready to talk to the Spanish giants. (The Sun)

Gunners make Dembele enquiry

According to reports in Spain, Arsenal have contacted Barcelona to ask about Ousmane Dembele’s situation at the Camp Nou. The Gunners are said to be monitoring the French forward’s availability closely. (Sport)

United eye Milenkovic

Manchester United remain keen on Fiorentina defender Nikola Milenkovic and may make a move in the January transfer window. The 21-year-old is a Serbia international. (Sky Sports)

Smalling to extend stay?

United are also preparing to offer Chris Smalling a new contract extension. His current £80,000-a-week contract expires next summer and the club is set to open talks on a new £120,000-a-week deal. (Daily Mail)

Turkish rivals target Liverpool duo

Two Liverpool players may be off to Turkey in the January transfer window. Striker Divock Origi, 23, is wanted by Galatasaray, while defender Joel Matip, 27, is sought by Fenerbahce. (Liverpool Echo)

Cardiff court Clyne

Another Liverpool player who could be heading for the Anfield exit is Nathaniel Clyne. Cardiff City want to sign the right-back on loan in January. (The Guardian)

Zabaleta: Nasri has quality

West Ham United defender Pablo Zabaleta says the club needs quality players such as Samir Nasri. The French midfielder is training with the Hammers as he tries to prove his fitness after returning from a drugs ban. Zabaleta said: “We need players with his quality, especially because also we lost two key players who brought quality into this team - Manuel Lanzini in the summer before the World Cup and then [Jack] Wilshere, who is very close to coming back to the team. On the ball [Nasri] is fantastic. He is one of those players who can give to the team some possession and play between the lines to help the attacking players to create chances.” (Sky Sports)