Friday's Premier League transfer talk news roundup: Mesut Ozil, Lionel Messi, David Alaba

Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest transfer news in the Premier League on Friday, January 8.

Friday morning's Premier League transfer talk news roundup:

Mesut Ozil 'agrees permanent Arsenal exit'

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Fenerbahce have reportedly won the race to sign Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil during the January transfer window.

Having been frozen out by Gunners boss Mikel Arteta, Ozil's future has been frequently discussed over the coming months.

DC United have recently emerged as a possible destination for the playmaker, who has been open to a switch to the MLS.

However, DHA claims that the Germany international has agreed a three-and-a-half-year contract with Fenerbahce.

The Turkish giants have been long-term suitors of Ozil and the 32-year-old is expected to leave the Emirates Stadium on a free transfer.

Ozil has not made a first-team appearance for Arsenal since before the coronavirus pandemic.

Liverpool 'outbid Real Madrid for David Alaba with £9m-a-year contract'

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Liverpool have reportedly offered David Alaba a £9m-a-year contract as the English champions look to win the race for the Bayern Munich defender.

Alaba's deal at the Allianz Arena is due to expire in June, and as it stands, the Austria international will leave the German champions on a free transfer.

Real Madrid are believed to be at the head of the queue for the 28-year-old, who has made 19 appearances for Bayern during the 2020-21 campaign.

However, according to Italian journalist Romeo Agresti, Liverpool have offered the centre-back a contract worth £9m a year to turn down Los Blancos and make the move to Anfield.

The Reds have had serious injury problems at the back in the first half of the 2020-21 campaign, with Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez and Joel Matip all currently on the sidelines.

Alaba has made over 400 appearances for Bayern since debuting in 2010.

More transfer news from Premier League:

Arsenal handed boost in pursuit of Borussia Dortmund's Julian Brandt?
Arsenal are reportedly handed a boost in their pursuit of Julian Brandt as Borussia Dortmund are willing to let the 24-year-old leave on loan this month. Read more.

Manchester City 'believe they are winning Lionel Messi race'
Manchester City reportedly remain confident that they are well placed to sign Barcelona forward Lionel Messi during the summer. Read more.

Barcelona 'considering buying MLS side to keep Lionel Messi'
Barcelona presidential candidate Xavi Vilajoana wants the club to acquire a franchise in the MLS in a bid to keep Lionel Messi on the books, according to a report. Read more.

Liverpool 'lining up package deal for Kylian Mbappe'
Liverpool are reportedly looking at ways to fund a deal for Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe during the summer transfer window. Read more.

Sergio Romero 'says goodbye to Manchester United staff'
Goalkeeper Sergio Romero reportedly travels to Argentina ahead of finalising a transfer away from Manchester United. Read more.

Jurgen Klopp agrees with Liverpool owners over current transfer policy
The defending Premier League champions are unlikely to bring anyone in during the January window. Read more.

Chelsea chiefs 'not convinced by Declan Rice'
Chelsea could drop their interest in West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice, according to a report. Read more.

Lionel Messi 'tells Neymar he is joining Paris Saint-Germain'
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi allegedly tells Neymar that he intends to join Paris Saint-Germain in the summer. Read more.

Man City closing in on Estudiantes winger Dario Sarmiento?
Manchester City are reportedly close to finalising a deal for £17m-rated Estudiantes starlet Dario Sarmiento, but his arrival will have to wait until the summer. Read more.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer excited by Amad Diallo potential
The 18-year-old has now completed his move to Old Trafford. Read more.

Liverpool 'join race for Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos'
Liverpool join the race for Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos, according to a report. Read more.

Manchester United transfer news: Every January transfer target rumour rated
Sports Mole rounds up and assesses all of Manchester United's latest transfer targets and rumours, including Jack Grealish, Paulo Dybala and Erling Braut Haaland. Read more.

Barcelona presidential candidate expects Lionel Messi exit this summer
Barcelona presidential candidate Agusti Benedito admits that he is pessimistic about the club's chances of tying Lionel Messi down to a new contract. Read more.

Aston Villa 'to turn down any January bids for Jack Grealish'
Aston Villa will reportedly not entertain any January offers for Jack Grealish, who continues to be linked with Manchester United. Read more.

Ronald de Boer urges Donny van de Beek to leave Manchester United
Former Netherlands midfielder Ronald de Boer thinks that Manchester United's Donny van de Beek should move on if his playing situation at Old Trafford does not improve. Read more.

Mikel Arteta provides update on Mesut Ozil future
Mesut Ozil has not played for Arsenal in 10 months and can leave on a free this summer. Read more.

Chelsea 'told to pay £18m for Mohamed Simakan'
Chelsea are reportedly told that it will cost £18m to secure the signature of Strasbourg youngster Mohamed Simakan. Read more.

Sam Allardyce: 'Robert Snodgrass can be West Bromwich Albion's Gary Speed'
Speed joined Sam Allardyce's Bolton as a 34-year-old in 2004. Read more.

Newcastle United eye moves for Manchester United trio?
Newcastle United reportedly identify a number of Manchester United players as potential loan targets for the January transfer window. Read more.

Marcos Rojo 'attempting to negotiate free transfer from Manchester United'
Out-of-favour Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo is attempting to negotiate a free transfer to Boca Juniors from Old Trafford, according to a report. Read more.

Liverpool handed Folarin Balogun boost?
Liverpool-linked Folarin Balogun is set to leave Arsenal after talks over a new contract failed to bear fruit, according to a report. Read more.

Fenerbahce boss refuses to rule out Mesut Ozil signing this month
Fenerbahce manager Erol Bulut remains tight-lipped over the situation of Arsenal's Mesut Ozil but refuses to rule out a January move for the playmaker. Read more.

Who could Manchester United sign this month? Every January transfer rumour rated
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Liverpool step up interest in Udinese midfielder Rodrigo De Paul?
Liverpool are reportedly ready to step up their interest in signing Udinese midfielder Rodrigo De Paul, who is a long-term target of Leeds United. Read more.

Liverpool 'planning something interesting in summer transfer window'
Liverpool do not plan to bring in any major signings this month as they plan "something interesting" for the summer, according to Fabrizio Romano. Read more.

Georginio Wijnaldum, Liverpool 'reach stalemate in contact talks'
Contract talks between Liverpool and Dutch midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum reportedly 'reach a stalemate'. Read more.

Jurgen Klopp: 'Liverpool unlikely to sign a centre-back in January'
Virgil Van Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez are set to miss most of the season. Read more.

Paris Saint-Germain 'won't move for Christian Eriksen'
Paris Saint-Germain boss Mauricio Pochettino is reportedly not interested in securing a reunion with Inter Milan midfielder Christian Eriksen. Read more.

Robert Snodgrass 'set for West Bromwich Albion switch'
Robert Snodgrass is not part of David Moyes' long-term plans at West Ham. Read more.

Bournemouth, Swansea City 'want Aston Villa's Keinan Davis'
Keinan Davis has scored once in seven appearances for Villa this season. Read more.

Tottenham Hotspur 'unlikely to sign Marcel Sabitzer this month'
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly unlikely to complete a move for RB Leipzig midfielder Marcel Sabitzer before the end of the January transfer window. Read more.

Sebastien Haller signs for Ajax from West Ham United
The Ivory Coast international scored 14 goals in 50 appearances for the Hammers. Read more.

Leeds winger Jordan Stevens joins Bradford on loan
The 20-year-old spent the first half of the season on loan at Swindon. Read more.