Thursday's La Liga transfer talk news roundup: Yusuf Demir, Paul Pogba, Vinicius Junior

Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest transfer news in La Liga on Thursday, December 24.

Thursday morning's La Liga transfer talk news roundup:

Manchester United to rival Barcelona for highly-rated teenager?

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Manchester United are reportedly preparing to battle Barcelona for the signature of Rapid Vienna youngster Yusuf Demir.

The forward only turned 17 in June but has made 23 first-team appearances for his Austrian club, scoring four times and contributing three assists in the process.

Demir's agent was recently pictured in Barcelona, fuelling suggestions that the Catalan giants are firmly in the race for the Austria Under-21 international.

According to Kronen Zeitung, there is serious interest from Ronald Koeman's side, but United are also in the hunt for his signature.

Demir, who has also been linked with Ajax, has a contract in Vienna until the end of the 2021-22 campaign.

The attacker has contributed one goal and two assists in 10 Austrian Bundesliga appearances this term, while he also scored against Dundalk in the group stages of the Europa League last month.

Arsenal weighing up move for Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior?

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Arsenal are reportedly hopeful of striking a loan deal for Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior in the January transfer window.

The 20-year-old has already struck three times and provided three assists for Real across all competitions this season, but his future at the Bernabeu remains uncertain.

Vinicius's teammate Isco has also been linked with a switch to the Emirates, but the Spain international is reportedly keen to move to a club competing in the Champions League.

However, the Daily Star claims that Los Blancos are willing to entertain offers for Vinicius in January, and Arsenal have identified the Brazil international as a potential answer to their goalscoring problems.

The report suggests that a loan deal next month could be on the cards, and on Arsenal's side, William Saliba could also be allowed to leave temporarily following his difficult start to life in North London.

Vinicius still has four-and-a-half years left to run on his current Bernabeu deal, but the winger is not a guaranteed starter under Zinedine Zidane.

More transfer news from La Liga:

Manchester United keen to win race to sign Bayern Munich defender David Alaba?
Manchester United reportedly make contact with the representatives of Bayern Munich defender David Alaba ahead of formal talks in January. Read more.

Paris Saint-Germain to sign Chelsea's Antonio Rudiger in January?
Paris Saint-Germain manager Thomas Tuchel reportedly identifies Chelsea centre-back Antonio Rudiger as an ideal signing in the January transfer window. Read more.

Agent expects Manchester United's Paul Pogba to join Real Madrid
Football agent and intermediary Mario Cenolli thinks that Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba will sign for Real Madrid rather than return to Juventus. Read more.

Liverpool to beat Manchester United to young defender?
Liverpool are in talks with Celta Vigo over a potential move for Stefan Bajcetic, according to a report. Read more.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes Manchester United could convince Pogba to stay
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes that Paul Pogba could be convinced to stay at Old Trafford if the Red Devils start winning silverware. Read more.

Graham Potter: 'There have been no approaches for Yves Bissouma'
The 24-year-old has been linked with Real Madrid, Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United. Read more.

Chelsea join race for Borussia Dortmund's Erling Braut Haaland?
Chelsea reportedly join Manchester City in the race for Borussia Dortmund attacker Erling Braut Haaland, with the Blues already making contact with the player's camp. Read more.

Inter Milan hold strong interest in Liverpool's Georginio Wijnaldum?
Inter Milan are reportedly prepared to offer a lucrative contract to Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum, who could move to San Siro on a free transfer. Read more.

Arsenal 'decide against move for Real Madrid's Isco'
Arsenal-linked Isco is reportedly keen to join a Champions League-competing club, and the Gunners are instead eyeing a move for his Real Madrid teammate Vinicius Junior. Read more.

Shkodran Mustafi agent confirms Barcelona talks
Shkodran Mustafi's agent reveals that talks have been held with Barcelona over a possible deal for the out-of-favour Arsenal man in 2021. Read more.