Premier League transfer news: Matthijs de Ligt, Paul Pogba, Alvaro Morata, Juan Mata

Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt is a transfer target for Manchester City

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By The Week Staff

published 25 January 2019

Premier League transfer news and rumours

De Ligt in, Otamendi out at City?

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If Paul Pogba ever leaves Man Utd there are only three clubs where he could improve. According to his brother Florentin that’s Real Madrid, Barcelona or Man City. However, don’t expect the French midfielder to be making the switch across Manchester. Florentin Pogba said: “When my brother eventually leaves Manchester United, he can only go to three teams to improve: City, Real Madrid or Barca. He will not go to City, so he will come to Spain, either to Barca or Real Madrid.” (ESPN)

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino says the club is working hard to try and bring in new players during the January transfer window. He said: “I always say I am more than open to add players to the squad. That is so clear. A different thing is if we can find the right player that is going to help us improve. We are working on a few options. We will see if we are able to deliver.” (Sky Sports)