Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest transfer news in La Liga on Thursday, December 17.
Thursday morning's La Liga transfer talk news roundup:
Manchester United to battle Juventus, Real Madrid for Sporting Lisbon youngster?
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Manchester United have reportedly identified Sporting Lisbon youngster Nuno Mendes as a potential transfer target.
Despite being just 18 years of age, Mendes has already established himself in the Sporting first team, making a total of 10 starts this season.
However, the emergence of the left-sided player has inevitably led to interest from elsewhere, including from Real Madrid and Juventus.
According to O Jogo, United are also weighing up a big-money approach for the teenager in 2021.
The Premier League giants have a history of doing business with their Portuguese counterparts, having previously signed Cristiano Ronaldo, Nani and Bruno Fernandes.
After recently penning a five-year contract, Mendes is valued in the region of £40m.
Manchester United 'in hunt for Bayern Munich's David Alaba'
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Manchester United are reportedly in the race to sign Bayern Munich defender David Alaba.
The Red Devils are understood to be in the market for a new centre-back in future windows, with Alaba just as capable playing in the heart of defence as he is on the left-hand side.
The 28-year-old is entering the final six months of his contract with the Bavarian giants, and the club have supposedly withdrawn their latest offer of a new deal for the versatile defender.
According to SportBild, United are eyeing a move for the Austria international, who supposedly dreamed of a move to Old Trafford during his days as a youth player.
However, Alaba is believed to be a man in demand, with the report stating that Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea, Barcelona and Real Madrid are all in the hunt for the defender's signature.
Alaba has been a key player for Hansi Flick's side this term with 16 appearances in all competitions, scoring one goal and setting up another.
More transfer news from La Liga:
Kylian Mbappe 'could snub new deal if Paris Saint-Germain lose to Barcelona'
Kylian Mbappe could reportedly reject a new deal with Paris Saint-Germain if the French giants are eliminated by Barcelona in the last-16 stage of the Champions League. Read more.
Liverpool interested in signing Renato Sanches?
Lille midfielder Renato Sanches emerges as a transfer target for Liverpool, according to a report. Read more.
Man Utd revive interest in Atletico Madrid's Saul Niguez?
Manchester United revive their interest in Atletico Madrid's Saul Niguez with uncertainty surrounding Paul Pogba's future, according to a report. Read more.
