Premier League transfer news: Pogba, Costa, Willian, Higuain, Mitrovic, Okazaki

Premier League transfer news and rumours

Pogba and Costa to swap?

Since Jose Mourinho’s sacking last month Paul Pogba has been enjoying life at Manchester United under caretaker boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

Despite his good form during United’s five-match winning run could the midfielder still leave Old Trafford?

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The French World Cup winner has been regularly linked with a move back to Juventus and today’s front page of Italian publication Tuttosport has a fresh update.

Pogba remains a target for Juve and Tuttosport says United want Brazilian winger Douglas Costa in exchange.

Barca bid for Willian rejected

Barcelona are again linked with Chelsea winger Willian, The Daily Telegraph reports. It’s claimed that Barca have bid £38m for the 30-year-old Brazilian and will offer Malcom as part of the deal. Chelsea have rejected the cash-plus-player offer and boss Maurizio Sarri has told Sky Sports that it’s “impossible” Willian will leave in January.

Blues want Higuain on loan

Chelsea want to sign Argentina striker Gonzalo Higuain on loan for the rest of the season and are in talks with his parent club Juventus. The Italian champions would prefer a permanent deal for the 31-year-old who is currently on loan at AC Milan. (The Daily Telegraph)

Wilson not for sale at any price

Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe says star striker Callum Wilson is not for sale “at any price”. It was reported earlier this week that Chelsea would be willing to pay £50m for the England international. (Sky Sports)

Brother says Arnautovic wants China move

Marko Arnautovic’s brother and agent Danijel says the striker wants to leave West Ham and move to the Chinese Super League. It was reported that the Hammers have rejected a £35m offer but Danijel Arnautovic said: “West Ham bought Marko for peanuts. Now they have a fantastic offer. It is his great desire that West Ham accept the offer from China.” (The Guardian)

Fulham reject £50m bid for Mitrovic

Marko Arnautovic is not the only London-based striker linked with a move to China. Fulham have reportedly turned down a “monstrous” £50m offer for Aleksandar Mitrovic from Chinese Super League club Guangzhou Evergrande. (90min)

Spurs eye Grillitsch

Hoffenheim midfielder Florian Grillitsch is a target for Tottenham and the Premier League club have sent scouts to watch the 23-year-old Austria international. (Sky Sports)

Samp get Gabbiadini

Manolo Gabbiadini’s permanent transfer to Sampdoria has been confirmed by Southampton today. The 27-year-old striker returns to Italy after signing for the Saints in January 2017. He has joined Sampdoria for an undisclosed fee.

Barnes back at the King Power

Midfielder Harvey Barnes has been recalled by Leicester City after his loan spell at West Bromwich Albion was ended. (BBC Sport)

Okazaki bid turned down

Leicester City have also rejected a bid from Huddersfield Town for Japanese striker Shinji Okazaki. The 32-year-old is out of contract at the end of the season. (The Sun)

Sarri: no respect from Bayern

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has hit out at Bayern Munich over their pursuit of teenager Callum Hudson-Odoi. The German giants have reportedly made a £35m bid for the 18-year-old and this week they publicly declared their interest. Sarri said: “That is not professional because they are talking about a player under contract with Chelsea. They did not respect our club.” (The Daily Telegraph)

Batshuayi in demand

Michy Batshuayi has returned to Chelsea after his loan was cut short at Valencia. The Daily Telegraph says Everton and Monaco are interested in the Belgian striker while the Daily Mirror adds that Crystal Palace and Fulham are also keen.