Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest transfer news in the Premier League on Wednesday, February 3.
Wednesday morning's Premier League transfer talk news roundup:
Manchester City to rival Arsenal, Chelsea for Achraf Hakimi?
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Manchester City are reportedly contemplating whether to make an approach for Inter Milan defender Achraf Hakimi.
The 22-year-old has starred in Serie A this season, contributing six goals and three assists as a wing-back for Antonio Conte's side.
However, it was claimed on Monday that Inter are yet to pay the first installment of their agreement with Real Madrid, putting Hakimi's long-term future at San Siro in doubt.
According to Calciomercato, City are ready to join Arsenal and Chelsea in the race to sign the Morocco international.
Inter's financial situation and early exit from the Champions League is likely to lead to at least one high-profile sale in the summer.
Hakimi, who cost Inter a fee of £35m in 2020, still has just under four-and-a-half years remaining on his contract.
Liverpool 'failed with £50m bid for Juventus' Merih Demiral'
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Liverpool reportedly had a £50m bid for Juventus defender Merih Demiral knocked back by the Serie A champions in January.
Jurgen Klopp is currently having to make do without Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez, Joel Matip and Fabinho due to injuries, but he did manage to bring in two defensive reinforcements during the final hours of the window.
The Premier League champions signed Ben Davies from Preston North End and secured a loan deal for Ozan Kabak, but they are believed to have made a big-money offer for Demiral as well.
According to Sportmediaset, Juventus were tempted by the Reds' mammoth £50m offer for the Turkey international, but they ultimately turned down the proposal.
The report adds that Juve view Demiral as a key player for the future, with ageing centre-backs Giorgio Chiellini and Leonardo Bonucci expected to call time on their Bianconeri careers soon.
Demiral, who is contracted to Juventus until 2024, has made 15 appearances for Andrea Pirlo's side in all competitions this term - including six starts in Serie A during an injury-hit campaign.
More transfer news from Premier League:
Gareth Barry urges Jack Grealish to choose Man City over Man United
Former Manchester City midfielder Gareth Barry wants to see Aston Villa's Jack Grealish work under Pep Guardiola at the Etihad Stadium one day. Read more.
Amad Diallo arrival ends Manchester United's Jadon Sancho pursuit?
Amad Diallo's impact behind the scenes at Manchester United since joining last month has reportedly made the club reconsider their interest in Jadon Sancho. Read more.
Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman "not confident" of Lionel Messi stay
Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman hopes to see Lionel Messi sign a new deal at Camp Nou, but fears that the Argentina international may move on in the summer. Read more.
Liverpool, Arsenal, West Brom - The winners of the January transfer window
Joshua King also made a return to the Premier League with Everton. Read more.
Chelsea 'yet to hold talks with Aston Villa over permanent Ross Barkley deal'
A report claims that no talks have yet been held between Aston Villa and Chelsea over a permanent deal for midfielder Ross Barkley. Read more.
Manchester United, Liverpool 'keeping tabs on Aston Villa teenager'
Liverpool and Manchester United reportedly emerge as the latest clubs to be expressing an interest in Aston Villa youngster Carney Chukwuemeka. Read more.
Nike 'could help Liverpool sign Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe'
A report claims that Nike see huge value in Paris Saint-Germain superstar Kylian Mbappe signing for Liverpool and could help fund a transfer. Read more.
Real Madrid 'prepared to sell Vinicius Junior' amid Arsenal, Liverpool talk
Vinicius Junior will be made available to sign by Real Madrid in the summer in a possible transfer boost for Premier League pair Arsenal and Liverpool. Read more.
Barcelona 'had offer rejected for Chelsea full-back Marcos Alonso'
A report claims that Chelsea turned down an offer from Barcelona for left-back Marcos Alonso late on in the January transfer window. Read more.
Manchester City to rival Arsenal, Chelsea for Achraf Hakimi?
A report claims that Inter Milan full-back Achraf Hakimi is attracting interest from Manchester City, Arsenal and Chelsea ahead of the summer transfer window. Read more.
Liverpool 'saw £20m Duje Caleta-Car bid turned down'
Liverpool reportedly failed with a £20m bid for Marseille defender Duje Caleta-Car during the closing days of the January transfer window. Read more.
Juventus preparing summer bid for Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba?
A report claims that Juventus will move for Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba at the end of the season, with Lyon's Houssem Aouar their back-up target. Read more.
Report: Liverpool considered move for Lyon defender Marcelo
A report claims that Lyon defender Marcelo was being eyed up by Liverpool before the Premier League champions eventually moved for Ben Davies and Ozan Kabak. Read more.
Paul Merson takes swipe at Shkodran Mustafi after Arsenal exit
Arsenal were right to let Shkodran Mustafi join Schalke 04 on a free contract, according to former Gunners attacker Paul Merson. Read more.
Mauricio Pochettino 'frustrated with Daniel Levy over Dele Alli deal collapse'
Mauricio Pochettino blames Daniel Levy for blocking Dele Alli's move from Tottenham Hotspur to Paris Saint-Germain, according to a report. Read more.
Liverpool 'rejected late Southampton loan bid for Neco Williams'
Southampton reportedly failed with a loan bid for Liverpool defender Neco Williams shortly before Monday's transfer deadline. Read more.
Marcos Rojo leaves Manchester United for Boca Juniors
Marcos Rojo, 30, joined the Red Devils in summer 2014 but has not featured for the club since November 2019. Read more.
Fulham manager Scott Parker "very pleased" with Josh Maja signing
The 22-year-old arrives on loan from Bordeaux for the remainder of the season. Read more.
