Wednesday's Premier League transfer talk news roundup: Yusuf Demir, Sergio Aguero, Lionel Messi

Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest transfer news in the Premier League on Wednesday, January 13.

Wednesday morning's Premier League transfer talk news roundup:

Manchester United 'battling Real Madrid, Barcelona for Yusuf Demir'

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Manchester United have reportedly emerged as contenders to sign Rapid Vienna forward Yusuf Demir.

The 17-year-old has made 23 first-team appearances for the Austrian club, finding the net four times and laying on a further three assists.

Real Madrid are considered the favourites to land a player described as one of the next big stars, while Barcelona have also been linked in the past.

According to Defensa Central, however, Man United are also now in the running to sign the Austria Under-21s international.

Demir is said to be available for as little as €10m (£8.94m), with Rapid not against the idea of cashing in later this year.

Barcelona 'want Manchester City's Sergio Aguero on a free transfer'

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Barcelona are reportedly interested in signing Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero on a free transfer this summer.

The Argentine's current contract expires in June, which means that the 32-year-old can talk to European clubs about a move away from the Etihad Stadium.

The Sun reports that the Catalan club have been alerted that Aguero is yet to negotiate a new deal with City and are hopeful of beating Spanish rivals Atletico Madrid to sign the striker.

French champions Paris Saint-Germain, who are now managed by Aguero's compatriot Mauricio Pochettino, are also interested in the City man.

Aguero, who has spent nine years with City, has won four Premier League titles, five EFL Cups and one FA Cup during a trophy-filled spell in Manchester.

The forward, however, has suffered with a knee injury for the majority of the 2020-21 campaign and has only featured nine times in all competitions so far, scoring just twice.

More transfer news from Premier League:

Barcelona 'must still pay Lionel Messi bonuses for years if he leaves'
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Manchester City make Manuel Locatelli top midfield target?
Manchester City are reportedly interested in signing Sassuolo midfielder Manuel Locatelli in next summer's transfer window. Read more.

Liverpool, Manchester United 'told to pay £100m for Kalidou Koulibaly'
Liverpool and Manchester United will have to pay £100m if they wish to sign Napoli's central defender Kalidou Koulibaly. Read more.

Report: Arsenal eyeing summer move for Yves Bissouma
A report claims that Arsenal retain an interest in Yves Bissouma but do not intend to make a formal approach for the Brighton and Hove Albion midfielder until the summer. Read more.

Real Madrid 'prepared to pay £200m for Kylian Mbappe'
Real Madrid are reportedly prepared to go as high as £200m in their efforts to sign Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe. Read more.

Wolverhampton Wanderers 'end interest in Divock Origi, Olivier Giroud'
Wolves reportedly end their interest in strikers Divock Origi and Olivier Giroud after recalling Patrick Cutrone from his loan spell at Fiorentina. Read more.

Chelsea, Arsenal battling for Bursaspor teenager Ali Akman?
Bursaspor striker Ali Akman, valued at around £3m by the Turkish club, is reportedly wanted by Chelsea and Arsenal among others. Read more.

Rob Holding signs three-year Arsenal contract extension
Centre-back Rob Holding captained the Gunners in their match at Everton last month. Read more.

Manchester United's Timothy Fosu-Mensah set to sign for Bayer Leverkusen?
Manchester United defender Timothy Fosu-Mensah is reportedly set to sign a three-year-contract with German outfit Bayer Leverkusen this month. Read more.

Tottenham Hotspur 'battling Rangers, Celtic for Kyle Joseph'
Tottenham Hotspur, Celtic and Rangers are reportedly among the sides interested in a deal for Wigan Athletic forward Kyle Joseph, who will be a free agent in the summer. Read more.

Arsenal planning move for Shakhtar Donetsk winger Manor Solomon?
Arsenal are reportedly planning to make a summer approach for Shakhtar Donetsk winger Manor Solomon, who has impressed in the Champions League this season. Read more.

Arsenal, Everton hold interest in Roma midfielder Steven N'Zonzi?
Arsenal and Everton are reportedly contemplating an approach for Roma midfielder Steven N'Zonzi, who is currently on loan at Rennes. Read more.

AC Milan 'approach Chelsea over Fikayo Tomori deal'
AC Milan reportedly make contact with Chelsea regarding the potential loan addition of defender Fikayo Tomori. Read more.

Manchester United to loan out goalkeeper Nathan Bishop?
Manchester United intend to loan out goalkeeper Nathan Bishop to an EFL club before the end of January. Read more.

Chelsea showing interest in Lazio youngster Raul Moro?
Chelsea are reportedly contemplating whether to launch a bid for Lazio youngster Raul Moro later in 2021. Read more.

Leeds United considering bid for Bodo/Glimt defender Fredrik Andre Bjorkan?
Leeds United are reportedly contemplating an approach for Bodo/Glimt defender Fredrik Andre Bjorkan during the January transfer window. Read more.

Bayern Munich 'still want Callum Hudson-Odoi'
Bayern Munich reportedly remain interested in signing Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi, despite the Blues rejecting several approaches for the England international. Read more.

Aston Villa's Lamare Bogarde signs first professional deal
The 17-year-old was a member of the youngest side in the club's history. Read more.

Leicester's Filip Benkovic joins OH Leuven on loan
The Croatia centre-back has made two senior appearances for the Foxes. Read more.