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

Premier League transfer news and rumours

De Ligt in, Otamendi out at City?

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola may have missed out on signing Frenkie de Jong but he remains keen on another star youngster at Ajax.

Guardiola wants to bolster his defence, The Sun reports, and on his target list is 19-year-old Ajax centre-half Matthijs de Ligt. City could make a £50m for the Netherlands international.

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The Sun also says that Barcelona could make a “shock swoop” this month for City and Argentina centre-half Nicolas Otamendi.

Barca in for Mata

Barcelona are also keen on signing Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata and have “made contact” with the Spaniard’s representatives. Mata has been linked with Arsenal, Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain. (Goal.com)

Pogba to Real, Barca or City?

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)

Spurs have January options

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)

Leipzig to offer deal to Werner

German striker Timo Werner will be offered a new contract by RB Leipzig to ward off interest from Liverpool, Barcelona, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain. (Bild)

Lukaku to the Toon

Newcastle United have agreed a loan deal with Lazio for Belgium international Jordan Lukaku. The 24-year-old is the younger brother of Manchester United striker Romelu. (Newcastle Chronicle)

Morata talks ongoing

Alvaro Morata’s loan move to Atletico Madrid from Chelsea is still in progress. Blues assistant coach Gianfranco Zola said: “There is an interest I know that [from Atletico Madrid] and I believe they are working on it.” (Sky Sports)

Christensen on Juve list

Serie A champions Juventus have been linked with a move for Chelsea and Denmark defender Andreas Christensen. (Corriere dello Sport)

Moses leaves on loan

One Chelsea player who has left the club is Victor Moses. The Nigerian, 28, has completed an 18-month loan move to Turkish club Fenerbahce. (Chelsea/Twitter)

FA Cup fourth round fixtures and TV guide

Friday 25 January

• Bristol City vs. Bolton Wanderers (7.45pm)
• Arsenal vs. Manchester United (7.55pm, live on BBC One)

Saturday 26 January (3pm unless stated)

• Accrington Stanley vs. Derby County (12.30pm, live on BT Sport 2)
• Brighton & Hove Albion vs. West Bromwich Albion
• Doncaster Rovers vs. Oldham Athletic
• Manchester City vs. Burnley
• Middlesbrough vs. Newport County
• Newcastle United vs. Watford
• Portsmouth vs. Queens Park Rangers
• Shrewsbury Town vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers
• Swansea City vs. Gillingham
• Millwall vs. Everton (5.30pm, live on BBC One)
• AFC Wimbledon vs. West Ham United (7.45pm, live on BT Sport 2)

Sunday 27 January

• Crystal Palace vs. Tottenham Hotspur (4pm, live on BT Sport 2)
• Chelsea vs. Sheffield Wednesday (6pm, live on BBC One)

Monday 28 January

• Barnet vs. Brentford (7.45pm, live on BT Sport 2)