Premier League clubs will be on red alert after Barcelona reportedly told Ousmane Dembele to find a new club in January.

The 21-year-old is considered one of football’s brightest young talents and would no doubt be a welcome addition for a host of Premier League sides.

Maurizio Sarri could be interested in tempting the French World Cup winner to Stamford Bridge to complete a front three at Chelsea with Eden Hazard and international team-mate Olivier Giroud.

But London rivals Arsenal may be able to secure his signature in the new year. The winger played alongside Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang at Borussia Dortmund and the pair may be keen to rekindle their relationship.

Liverpool, meanwhile, would offer Dembele Champions League football this season and arguably the strongest chance of winning the Premier League this season with the Reds top of the table.

Juventus and Arsenal are keen on signing Juan Mata as uncertainty over the Spaniard’s Manchester United future continues to grow.

The 30-year-old is out-of-contract at the end of the season and could leave for nothing. Mata is free to speak to overseas clubs from the start of January, giving Juve a jump-start on any Premier League rival for his signature.

The Gunners have been linked with having an interest with Unai Emery keen to reunite with Mata following their spell together at Valencia.