Monday's Premier League transfer talk: Odegaard, Caleta-Car, Maitland-Niles

Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest transfer news in the Premier League on Monday, February 1.

Monday morning's Premier League transfer talk news roundup:

Arsenal 'want to complete five deals on deadline day'

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Arsenal are reportedly set for a busy transfer deadline day as they hope to finalise as many as five deals.

The Gunners have been among the Premier League's most active clubs already this month in terms of incoming and outgoing activity.

Mathew Ryan and Martin Odegaard have been signed on loan, Sead Kolasinac and William Saliba sent out on loan, and Sokratis Papastathopoulos and Mesut Ozil released on free transfers.

Football.London reports that Arsenal do not intend to stop there, with technical director Edu in for a busy final day of the winter window.

It is claimed that Shkodran Mustafi will become the next player to have his contract terminated by the North London outfit, while a new club is being sought for Reiss Nelson, Ainsley Maitland-Niles and Joe Willock for the rest of the campaign.

In terms of incoming activity, Mikel Arteta is said to be seeking a new left-back to provide competition for Kieran Tierney.

Crystal Palace's Patrick van Aanholt, who is into the final six months of his contract, is thought to be a possible option.

Ed Woodward 'tells Solskjaer to offload three players to fund centre-back'

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Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward has reportedly told Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to offload a trio of players in order to fund a move for a new centre-back.

The Red Devils did not bolster their ranks in the heart of defence during the summer transfer window, but they have supposedly set their sights on Sevilla's Jules Kounde for 2021.

However, the Frenchman is expected to command a £60m fee, with United unlikely to fork out such a figure unless players on the periphery can be moved on first.

As a result, The Mirror claims that Woodward has told Solskjaer to do away with three out-of-favour players at Old Trafford before their pursuit of Kounde can gather pace.

The report claims that Sergio Romero and Marcos Rojo are expected to head for the exit door within the next 24 hours, and while Phil Jones is unlikely to leave before Monday's deadline, he will probably call time on his Man United career in the summer.

Kounde has supposedly emerged as the Red Devils' priority defensive target, but Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Juventus are all believed to be in the hunt for his signature as well.

More transfer news from Premier League:

Liverpool 'see move for Marseille's Duje Caleta-Car break down'

Liverpool reportedly came close to signing Marseille defender Duje Caleta-Car, before agreeing terms with Preston North End's Ben Davies. Read more.

Alaves sign Manchester United's Facundo Pellistri on loan

The 19-year-old Uruguayan will spend the rest of the season with the LaLiga side. Read more.

Borussia Dortmund's Erling Braut Haaland available for £66m this summer?

Borussia Dortmund are prepared to sanction Erling Braut Haaland's exit for just £66m this summer due to their desperate financial situation, according to a report. Read more.

Ainsley Maitland-Niles 'desperate to leave Arsenal'

Arsenal's versatile midfielder Ainsley Maitland-Niles is reportedly desperate to leave the club before Monday's transfer deadline. Read more.

Transfer Deadline Day Live: DeAndre Yedlin closing in on Galatasaray move

All the latest from the final day of the window. Read more.

Newcastle United to loan Joe Willock from Arsenal?

Newcastle United reportedly want to take Arsenal midfielder Joe Willock on loan for the rest of the season, but the Gunners are reluctant to sanction a move. Read more.

Liverpool 'bidding to sign a centre-back on transfer deadline day'

Virgil Van Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez, Joel Matip and Fabinho are on the Reds' treatment table. Read more.

Lionel Messi contract 'will cost Barcelona £492m'

A leaked image of Lionel Messi's Barcelona contract apparently shows that the club will be forking out £492m over the four years of his deal, which expires in June. Read more.

Leicester City lining up move for Arsenal's Ainsley Maitland-Niles?

Leicester City reportedly join the race for Arsenal's Ainsley Maitland-Niles, who is holding out for a move elsewhere in order to boost his England chances. Read more.

Transfer deadline talking points: Dele Alli wants Tottenham Hotspur exit

Paris St Germain are keen to take the midfielder on loan. Read more.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer rules out Brandon Williams exit from Man United

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confirms that Brandon Williams will not be heading out on loan before Monday's deadline. Read more.

Manchester City 'turn down chance to re-sign Roma's Edin Dzeko'

Manchester City reportedly turn down the opportunity to re-sign Edin Dzeko from Roma, with the striker going through a rough patch with manager Paulo Fonseca. Read more.

Liverpool in talks over £2m move for Preston's Ben Davies?

Liverpool identify Preston North End centre-back Ben Davies as an ideal signing before Monday's deadline, with Sepp van den Berg potentially heading the other way. Read more.

Neymar confirms desire to stay at Paris Saint-Germain with Kylian Mbappe

Neymar wants to extend his contract and stay with French champions Paris Saint-Germain and hopes Kylian Mbappe will do the same. Read more.

Liverpool consider move for West Ham United's Issa Diop?

Liverpool consider a move for West Ham United defender Issa Diop as a solution to their ongoing centre-back crisis, according to a report. Read more.

Ben Davies 'set to undergo Liverpool medical on Monday'

The 25-year-old will have his medical on Monday before signing for an initial £500,000 deal. Read more.

Liverpool 'closing in on Preston defender Ben Davies'

The Reds have been looking for defensive reinforcements because of injuries to players like Virgil Van Dijk and Joe Gomez. Read more.

Demarai Gray joins Bayer Leverkusen from Leicester City

The 24-year-old winger has made 133 top-flight appearances and won the Premier League with the Foxes. Read more.

Dayot Upamecano agent confirms interest from two Premier League clubs

Agent Volker Struth confirms that Dayot Upamecano is wanted by two English clubs, but Bayern Munich remain the frontrunners to sign the RB Leipzig defender. Read more.

Chelsea in talks with Southampton over Billy Gilmour loan?

Billy Gilmour is a loan target for Southampton after being left out of Thomas Tuchel's first two Chelsea squads, according to a report. Read more.

Leeds United turn down Pablo Hernandez bid?

Leeds United reportedly reject an approach from Castellon for veteran midfielder Pablo Hernandez, who finds himself out of favour at Elland Road. Read more.

Report: Danny Rose to see out season at Tottenham Hotspur after turning down exit

A report claims that left-back Danny Rose will stay at Tottenham Hotspur for the rest of the season and leave on a free transfer in the summer. Read more.

Vicente Guaita pens new Crystal Palace deal

The Spaniard has put pen to paper until June 2023, with the option of a further year. Read more.

Tottenham Hotspur considering Japhet Tanganga loan exit?

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly considering whether to allow Japhet Tanganga to leave on loan before the end of the January transfer window. Read more.

Jonas Lossl leaves Everton to rejoin Midtjylland

The Dane did not make a first-team appearance for the Toffees. Read more.

Billy Gilmour 'expected to stay at Chelsea'

Chelsea midfielder Billy Gilmour is reportedly expected to remain at Stamford Bridge, despite speculation linking him with a switch to Southampton. Read more.

Glenn Murray excited for Chris Hughton reunion at Nottingham Forest

Glenn Murray played under Hughton for three years at Brighton. Read more.

Liverpool 'could still sign Duje Caleta-Car on deadline day'

Liverpool may reportedly still attempt to sign Marseille defender Duje Caleta-Car before the end of the January transfer window. Read more.

Inter Milan chief hints at Christian Eriksen stay amid Tottenham Hotspur links

Inter Milan chief executive Giuseppe Marotta suggests that Christian Eriksen will remain at San Siro for the rest of the season. Read more.