Friday's Premier League transfer talk news roundup: David Brooks, Ismaila Sarr, Marcus Thuram

Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest transfer news in the Premier League on Friday, November 6.

Friday morning's Premier League transfer talk news roundup:

Diogo Jota 'was a Plan B signing for Liverpool over the summer'

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Liverpool reportedly only decided to move for Diogo Jota during the summer transfer window after deeming Watford attacker Ismaila Sarr too expensive at £45m.

Jota joined the Reds from Wolverhampton Wanderers in September, penning a five-year contract at Anfield.

The 23-year-old has made an excellent start to his Liverpool career, scoring seven times in 10 appearances in all competitions, including a hat-trick against Atalanta BC in the Champions League on Tuesday night.

Jota has also netted in both of his new team's last two Premier League matches, but according to The Mirror, the Portugal international was not the club's first choice signing in the recent market.

The report claims that Sarr had been identified as a leading target, but the English champions were not prepared to meet the asking price for the attacker and quickly switched their attention to Jota.

The Portuguese cost Jurgen Klopp's side in the region of £41m.

Barcelona, Manchester City 'join Liverpool in race for Marcus Thuram'

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Barcelona and Manchester City are reportedly preparing to battle Liverpool for the signature of Borussia Monchengladbach attacker Marcus Thuram during next summer's transfer window.

The 23-year-old has been in impressive form for his German club during the 2020-21 campaign, scoring three times and contributing five assists in 10 appearances in all competitions.

A recent report claimed that Liverpool were interested in signing the attacker, who is the son of World Cup winner and France legend Lilian Thuram.

However, according to Bild, both Barca and Man City are also in the hunt for a player who has two goals and two assists in three Champions League outings this season.

Thuram, who has earned a call up to the France squad for the nation's upcoming matches against Finland, Portugal and Sweden, is contracted to Gladbach until June 2023.

The former Sochaux youngster has scored 17 times and registered 14 assists in 49 outings for his current club.

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Barcelona, Real Madrid 'keeping an eye on Michael Olise'
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Manchester United 'would sell Paul Pogba for £54m next summer'
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Barcelona, Manchester United 'interested in Nicolo Barella'
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Former Manchester City striker warns club against signing Lionel Messi
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola "does not need" Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi, according to the club's former player Emile Mpenza. Read more.

Liverpool-linked Ozan Kabak 'available for £27m in January'
Schalke 04 are prepared to sell Liverpool-linked Ozan Kabak for £27m in January, according to a report. Read more.

Manchester United target David Brooks "desperate" for Premier League return
David Brooks has been linked with a move to Manchester United, but the Wales international hopes that his return to the Premier League comes with Bournemouth. Read more.

Mohamed Elneny in line for new Arsenal deal?
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is reportedly willing to hand a new contract to midfielder Mohamed Elneny. Read more.

Juventus 'firmly in the race for David Alaba'
Juventus are in the mix to sign Bayern Munich defender David Alaba on a free transfer, according to a report. Read more.

Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur to battle for Nikola Milenkovic?
Fiorentina centre-back Nikola Milenkovic emerges as a transfer target for Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United, according to a report. Read more.

Matheus Pereira to sign new £12m West Bromwich Albion contract?
Brazilian attacker Matheus Pereira will reportedly become one of West Bromwich Albion's highest earners by putting pen to paper on fresh terms. Read more.

Leeds United 'miss out on Frederik Alves Ibsen to West Ham United'
Leeds United are reportedly set to miss out to West Ham United in the race to sign Silkeborg defender Frederik Alves Ibsen. Read more.

Son Heung-min 'offered pay parity with Tottenham Hotspur teammate Harry Kane'
Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy is allegedly prepared to hand Son Heung-min a contract which matches that of teammate Harry Kane. Read more.