Wednesday's La Liga transfer talk news roundup: Samuel Umtiti, Paul Pogba, Kieran Trippier

Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest transfer news in La Liga on Wednesday, December 30.

Wednesday morning's La Liga transfer talk news roundup:

Barcelona 'looking to offload quartet in January'

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Barcelona are reportedly looking to ship out Samuel Umtiti, Riqui Puig, Carles Alena and Junior Firpo in the January transfer window.

With Ronald Koeman's men struggling for consistency in La Liga so far, the Blaugrana have been linked with a number of names to bolster their squad for the second half of the season.

Memphis Depay, Georginio Wijnaldum and Eric Garcia have all been tipped to move to Catalonia, but Barcelona are still reeling from the financial effects of the coronavirus pandemic and would likely struggle to fund deals for the trio in January.

According to Sport, the club have now identified four players who could be moved on next month, with Umtiti, Puig, Alena and Firpo all out of favour at Camp Nou.

Arsenal and Manchester City have both been credited with an interest in Puig and Umtiti has been tipped to head out on loan in the January window, while Alena and Firpo are seldom used by Koeman.

Barcelona are currently fifth in the La Liga table - eight points adrift of leaders Atletico Madrid before Tuesday evening's clash with Eibar.

Manchester United 'will not let Paul Pogba leave on the cheap'

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Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba will reportedly not be allowed to depart Old Trafford on the cheap in the summer transfer window.

The France international is expected to seek pastures new after his agent Mino Raiola claimed that Pogba's time at Old Trafford is over, with a summer move more likely than a January exit.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has hinted that Pogba could be persuaded to stay if United can challenge for silverware, but with the 27-year-old struggling for starts this season, a transfer in 2021 seems the most likely option.

Juventus were reportedly prepared to offer one of Aaron Ramsey or Adrien Rabiot to the Red Devils for their former player, but journalist Fabrizio Romano claims that United are not willing to accept such a proposal.

Romano adds that United will only accept a significant sum of money or a swap deal with a world-class player for Pogba, with Real Madrid also regarded as one of the favourites for the 27-year-old's signature.

Pogba has only started seven of Man United's 14 Premier League games this term, and his contract at Old Trafford has 18 months left to run.

More transfer news from La Liga:

Manchester United 'hold talks over Kieran Trippier move'
Manchester United reportedly hold discussions regarding the potential transfer of Atletico Madrid defender Kieran Trippier. Read more.

Arsenal 'make Real Madrid's Isco their top target'
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta reportedly identifies Real Madrid playmaker Isco as his priority target for the January transfer window. Read more.

Real Madrid midfielder Isco 'chooses Sevilla over Arsenal, Everton'
Real Madrid midfielder Isco is reportedly expected to sign for Sevilla at the end of the season, rather than entertain a switch to Arsenal or Everton in January. Read more.

Wolverhampton Wanderers to move for Diego Costa?
Wolverhampton Wanderers reportedly eye a move for striker Diego Costa, who recently terminated his contract with Atletico Madrid. Read more.

Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez 'set for MLS reunion after 2022'
Former Barcelona teammates Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez plan to reunite at MLS outfit Inter Miami after 2022, according to journalist Xavi Campos. Read more.

Arsenal considering move for Atletico Madrid forward Diego Costa?
Arsenal are reportedly contemplating whether to make an approach for Diego Costa, who is keen to leave Atletico Madrid in January. Read more.

Joan Laporta confident of Lionel Messi stay at Barcelona
Barcelona presidential candidate Joan Laporta is confident that Lionel Messi could be convinced to stay put at Camp Nou once a new president is elected. Read more.

Tottenham Hotspur 'want to sign Diego Costa in January'
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly planning a January offer to sign former Chelsea and Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa. Read more.