Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest transfer news in the Premier League on Tuesday, December 15.
Tuesday morning's Premier League transfer talk news roundup:
Edu hints at Mesut Ozil Arsenal payoff
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Arsenal's technical director has revealed that the club are in talks with Mesut Ozil and his agent to try to reach an agreement over the playmaker's future.
The ex-Germany international is spending is final few months as a Gunner watching on from home after being left out of Mikel Arteta's Premier League and Champions League squads.
Ozil has previously insisted that he will see out the remainder of his Arsenal deal, but Edu has now hinted that the midfielder's departure is getting closer following conversations with the player's representatives.
In quotes attributed to The Mirror, Edu said: "I talked to him, Mikel talked to his agent, I talked to his agent about some possibilities, not fighting, just some things to try and help each other. The way we see his future at the club, the way we see him here. It's quite clear.
"What makes me feel comfortable, which we treat the situation, man to man, no-one hides anything, and Mikel explained to you guys a lot.
"People might start to ask: 'what are you going to do in the winter window?' Of course we will try to do something but, listen, we have the responsibility to change it. Don't wait for someone outside to come inside and be a magician because that's not going to happen.
"Or if you can sign 20 players - which we're not going to do - but that's not going to work anyway. So the main problem, the main thing for me, is that we, as a club, has to understand our problem. Here. That's it. Believe, because we believe. I believe.
"If you see our squad, to be fair, we have a strong squad. A fit Thomas, if Willian starts to perform like he always performs. If Lacazette, Aubameyang. If you see our squad, we are strong, but they depend on us.
"Why people have to expect a magician to go 'boom! Come here, Messi! Boom!' No. It depends on us. No, we have to take this responsibility, it's not about me, not about Mikel, it's not Leno, it's not Laca, it's our responsibility to change it."
Ozil is yet to take to the field for Arsenal this season, but the 32-year-old could be recalled to the fold in January.
Lionel Messi 'to replace Real Madrid-bound Kylian Mbappe at Paris Saint-Germain'
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Lionel Messi's potential exit from Barcelona to link up with former teammate Neymar at Paris Saint-Germain next summer is reportedly 'a real possibility'.
Despite the departure of club president Josep Maria Bartomeu, Messi remains unhappy at Camp Nou after not being allowed to leave the club last summer.
Manchester City have been heavily linked with a move for the six-time Ballon d'Or winner, but European football expert Andy Brassell has claimed that the Argentine could join the Parisian outfit as a replacement for Real Madrid target Kylian Mbappe.
"Neymar has said quite clearly that he wants to play with Lionel Messi, going forward," Brassell told talkSPORT.
"Now, this was something [PSG president] Nasser Al-Khelaifi didn't deny – an interest in Messi. But how you fit [Messi, Neymar and Mbappe] on the wage bill, I don't know how it happens.
"I wonder if there is a scenario in which Kylian Mbappe, who is – with 18 months left on his contract – Real Madrid's top target going into next summer going there, and they do pair Neymar and Messi in Paris. I believe that's a possibility."
Neymar recently stated his desire to play alongside Messi once again, having previously formed a devastating partnership at the Spanish giants between 2013 and 2017, winning the Champions League, two La Liga titles, as well as three Copa del Rey triumphs.
More transfer news from Premier League:
Gareth Bale 'wants one last year at Real Madrid'
Real Madrid's Gareth Bale, who is currently back at Tottenham Hotspur on loan, reportedly wants one final farewell season at the Bernabeu before his contract expires. Read more.
Inter Milan's Christian Eriksen to snub Manchester United interest?
Inter Milan's Christian Eriksen is holding out for a move to Paris Saint-Germain amid interest from Manchester United, according to a report. Read more.
Manchester United 'interested in Inter Milan's Christian Eriksen'
Inter Milan outcast Christian Eriksen is reportedly a transfer target for Manchester United, with Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain also interested. Read more.
Bayern Munich 'rule out selling Manchester United target Kingsley Coman'
Bayern Munich chief Karl-Heinz Rummenigge reportedly rules out selling Manchester United-linked Kingsley Coman in January following his stellar start to the season. Read more.
Lionel Messi 'will leave Barcelona if he refuses pay cut'
Barcelona presidential candidate Emili Rousaud states that Lionel Messi will have to leave the club next summer if he does not take a pay cut. Read more.
Arsenal's William Saliba 'wants to stay in the UK'
Arsenal defender William Saliba would reportedly like to stay in the UK if he decides to move on loan in January. Read more.
Manchester United 'cool interest in Dayot Upamecano'
Manchester United are reportedly having second thoughts over whether to make an approach for RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano. Read more.
Liverpool considering move for Atletico Madrid's Marcos Llorente?
Liverpool are reportedly considering a move for Atletico Madrid midfielder Marcos Llorente. Read more.
Paris Saint-Germain move ahead of Arsenal in Houssem Aouar race?
Paris Saint-Germain reportedly edge ahead of long-term admirers Arsenal in the race to sign Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar. Read more.
Leeds eye January swoop for Chelsea's Fikayo Tomori?
Leeds United are reportedly keeping an eye on Chelsea's Fikayo Tomori ahead of a potential move for the defender in January. Read more.
Tottenham Hotspur lining up £64m Paulo Dybala bid?
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly contemplating whether to make a £64m bid for Juventus forward Paulo Dybala. Read more.
Wolverhampton Wanderers to miss out on Hulk due to Brexit?
Brazilian attacker Hulk is unlikely to move to the Premier League due to the new work permit criteria coming into play post-Brexit, according to a report. Read more.
Leander Dendoncker pens three-year contract extension at Wolves
The Belgium international arrived at the club from Anderlecht in 2018. Read more.
