Tuesday's Premier League transfer talk news roundup: Olivier Giroud, Philippe Coutinho, Pau Torres

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

Tuesday morning's Premier League transfer talk news roundup:

Chelsea 'keeping tabs on RB Leipzig left-back'

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RB Leipzig defender Matthew Bondswell has reportedly emerged as a potential transfer target for Chelsea.

The Blues have impressed defensively in recent weeks, with their latest clean sheet coming against Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Sunday evening.

However, Frank Lampard wants to develop his squad at Stamford Bridge, particularly at left-back where Emerson Palmieri and Marcos Alonso have been linked with exits.

According to The Telegraph, Chelsea are keeping an eye on 18-year-old Bondswell, who is currently out on loan at Dordrecht.

While the England Under-18 international is yet to make a first-team outing for Leizpig, the teenager has made an impression in the Dutch second tier this season.

Bondswell has seven months remaining on his contract at his parent club, giving him the opportunity to discuss a move elsewhere at the beginning of 2021.

Manchester United 'want Eric Bailly, Pau Torres swap'

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Manchester United are reportedly open to agreeing a part-exchange deal involving Eric Bailly and Villarreal defender Pau Torres.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been increasingly reliant on Victor Lindelof and Harry Maguire over the past 12 months, partly due to injury issues further down the pecking order.

Bailly has made just four appearances during 2020-21, taking the Ivory Coast international to 15 outings for the calendar year.

In a bid to solve their problems in the middle of defence, TEAMtalk claims that United want to swap Bailly with Villarreal's Torres.

The 26-year-old earned his move to Old Trafford in 2016 through his performances for the Yellow Submarine, a route which Torres has taken to become a target for a number of top European clubs.

Unwilling to pay in excess of £60m for the Spaniard, United are hoping that they can lower any fee with the inclusion of Bailly in any proposal.

More transfer news from Premier League:

Lyon's Houssem Aouar rules out January move to Arsenal
Arsenal-linked midfielder Houssem Aouar affirms that he has plenty to achieve in Lyon colours this season, effectively ruling out a January move to North London. Read more.

Barcelona's Philippe Coutinho refuses to rule out Liverpool return
Barcelona attacker Philippe Coutinho says it is impossible to rule out a return to Liverpool and the Premier League in the future. Read more.

Joe Cole urges Chelsea to keep Olivier Giroud
Former Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole insists that Olivier Giroud should not head for the Stamford Bridge exit door in January as he has a "big part to play" this season. Read more.

Arsenal 'revive interest in Ibrahima Konate'
Arsenal may reportedly revive their interest in RB Leipzig defender Ibrahima Konate during the January window. Read more.

John Barnes talks up Kalidou Koulibaly to Liverpool deal
Liverpool legend John Barnes believes that Napoli's Kalidou Koulibaly would not think twice about joining the Reds if Jurgen Klopp's men swooped for the centre-back. Read more.

Barcelona, Real Madrid 'to battle for Hoffenheim starlet'
Barcelona and Real Madrid are reportedly ready to battle it out to sign in-demand Hoffenheim youngster Melayro Bogarde. Read more.

Chelsea 'leading race for David Alaba'
Chelsea reportedly emerge as the new frontrunners to secure a deal for Bayern Munich defender David Alaba in 2021. Read more.

Everton line up move for Barcelona's Samuel Umtiti?
Everton are reportedly ready to launch a bid for Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti during the January transfer window. Read more.

Inter Milan 'want Olivier Giroud on six-month loan deal'
Inter Milan are reportedly interested in signing Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud on a six-month loan deal in January. Read more.

Wolves, Fulham battling for Peterborough's Siriki Dembele?
Fulham join Wolverhampton Wanderers and Celtic in the race to sign Peterborough United forward Siriki Dembele, according to a report. Read more.

Tottenham Hotspur 'monitoring Sassuolo centre-back Gian Marco Ferrari'
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly contemplating an approach for Sassuolo defender Gian Marco Ferrari during the January transfer window. Read more.

Juventus join race for Chelsea forward Olivier Giroud?
Juventus reportedly identify Chelsea forward Olivier Giroud as a potential transfer target ahead of the January transfer window. Read more.