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Wednesday's La Liga transfer talk news roundup: Kalidou Koulibaly, Ivan Rakitic, Lionel Messi

By Andy Brent, Reporter | 04 December 2019

Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for La Liga on Wednesday, December 4 ahead of the January transfer window.

Wednesday morning's headlines:

Real Madrid 'to offer Manchester United £42m plus Vinicius Junior for Paul Pogba'
Real Madrid prepare to offer Manchester United £42m plus Vinicius Junior in the hope of landing Paul Pogba in January, according to a report. Read more.

Atletico Madrid interested in Krzysztof Piatek, Andrea Belotti?
Atletico Madrid are reportedly considering January moves for Serie A strikers Krzysztof Piatek and Andrea Belotti as they look to close the gap at the top of La Liga. Read more.

Lyon 'launch charm offensive for Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema'
Lyon are to launch a charm offensive for Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema as they look to lure him back to France, according to a report. Read more.

Lionel Messi rules out Barcelona exit next summer
Lionel Messi rules out the prospect of leaving Barcelona at the end of the 2019-20 campaign. Read more.

Real Madrid step up pursuit of Napoli midfielder Fabian Ruiz?
Real Madrid reportedly intensify their pursuit of Napoli midfielder Fabian Ruiz ahead of next summer's transfer window. Read more.

Real Madrid preparing high bid for Napoli's Kalidou Koulibaly?
Real Madrid are reportedly preparing to make an offer for Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly next summer after identifying him as a long-term replacement for Sergio Ramos. Read more.

Ivan Rakitic refuses to rule out January move to Atletico Madrid
Barcelona outcast Ivan Rakitic refuses to rule out the prospect of completing a January transfer to Atletico Madrid. Read more.