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Tuesday's Transfer Talk Update: Olivier Giroud, Eric Bailly, Pau Torres

By Andy Brent, ReporterPublished: 01 December 2020 6:57 AM

Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.

The January transfer window is almost here and clubs around the UK and Europe are lining up moves as they look to take advantage of the opportunity to strengthen.

Tuesday morning's headlines:

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.

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.

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.

Javi Martinez hints at Bayern Munich exit

Bayern Munich midfielder Javi Martinez hints that it could be time to move on when his contract with the Bavarian giants expires in the summer of 2021. 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.

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.

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.

Arsenal 'revive interest in Ibrahima Konate'

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

Four players 'fighting for Barcelona future'

Four Barcelona players are reportedly fighting for their future at Camp Nou as Ronald Koeman considers changes during the January window. Read more.

Manchester United 'want Eric Bailly, Pau Torres swap'

Manchester United may reportedly attempt to put together a part-exchange deal involving Eric Bailly and Villarreal defender Pau Torres. Read more.