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Last Word On Football’s Football Transfer News aims to keep you up to date with the latest Premier League transfer rumours. Today, we look at which centre-back could be the cure for Manchester City<\/a>‘s shortage in defence.<\/p>\n

Transfer Rumours: Manchester United, Manchester City, Arsenal and Wolverhampton Wanderers<\/h2>\n

Transfer Rumours – Manchester United<\/h3>\n

According to Italian news outlet Calciomercato<\/a>, Inter Milan are taking a keen interest in Manchester United<\/a> midfielder Nemanja Matic<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Serbian has made just four appearances so far this season and has completed 90 minutes just once in this campaign As a result, he looks set to explore his options, with his contract expiring at the end of the season.<\/p>\n

Inter Milan are one of a number of clubs looking to sign Matic, including their city rivals AC Milan<\/a>. However, having previously worked with Antonio Conte could sway Matic to Inter Milan.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, another midfielder could be leaving Old Trafford. Phil Thomas of The Sun<\/a> reports that PSV want Manchester United youngster Tahith Chong<\/a> on loan.<\/p>\n

The 19-year-old is still being integrated into the first team by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. So far this season he has made just one appearance and, as a result, could be sent out on loan to gain first-team experience.<\/p>\n

PSV currently lie second in the Eredivise, with only goal difference separating them from the top spot.<\/p>\n

Manchester City Eye Leicester City Defender<\/h3>\n

Manchester City were narrowly beaten to the signing of Harry Maguire<\/a> during the summer. However, they could be returning to the King Power Stadium in the bid to cure their centre-back issues.<\/p>\n

According to Fotospor in Turkey, Pep Guardiola is eyeing a move for Caglar Soyuncu<\/a> during the January transfer window. The 23-year-old has put in a series of impressive performances so far this season as Leicester currently lie in third place.<\/p>\n

Manchester City are on the hunt for a new centre-back with Aymeric Laporte<\/a> looking set for a six-month spell on the sidelines through injury.<\/p>\n

Mesut Ozil Set to Leave Arsenal?<\/h3>\n

John Cross of the Daily Mirror<\/a> writes that Arsenal<\/a> are looking to loan out German midfielder Mesut Ozil.<\/a><\/p>\n

The 30-year-old has seen his playing time decrease under Unai Emery since the Spaniard’s arrival at The Emirates. He has made just two appearances so far this season.<\/p>\n

However, a stumbling block in any move could be Ozil’s wages. The German reportedly receives \u00a3350,000 a week on his current deal with Arsenal.<\/p>\n

Wolves Eyeing Real Madrid Youngster<\/h3>\n

According to Tom Hopkinson of the Daily Mirror,<\/a> Wolverhampton Wanderers<\/a> are eyeing a move for Real Madrid<\/a> youngster Martin Odegaard<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The 20-year-old is currently on loan with La Liga club Real Sociedad, where he has put in a series of impressive performances. So far this season he has two goals and two assists from seven games.<\/p>\n

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