Philippe Coutinho: Liverpool to Barcelona
The Daily Telegraph reports Liverpool will demand an “astronomical fee” from Barcelona to sell Philippe Coutinho after the Spanish side’s shirt manufacturers Nike made a marketing blunder regarding the Brazilian. Nike’s website had an advert on it which said: “Philippe Coutinho is ready to light up Camp Nou. Get your 2017/8 FC Barcelona kit with the Magician’s name on it. Act fast - free personalisation only available until January 6.”
David Luiz: Chelsea to ArsenalThomas Lemar: Monaco to Arsenal Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has told Sky Sports that the club have not made any bids for Chelsea defender David Luiz or Monaco midfielder Thomas Lemar. Wenger has also said Arsenal are yet to receive any bids for Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil, who are both out of contract at the end of the season.
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Wilfried Zaha: Crystal Palace to Arsenal/Manchester City/Chelsea
Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha has declared he will be staying at Selhurst Park, says The Sun. Zaha has been linked with a number of Premier League clubs but will remain at Palace beyond January.
Lucas Moura: Paris Saint-Germain to Manchester United
The Sun, via French media outlet Le 10 Sport, reports that Manchester United have “begun talks” with Paris Saint-Germain to sign Brazilian star Lucas Moura. United may have to battle Chinese Super League side Hebei Fortune for Moura’s signature.
Moussa Dembele: Celtic to Brighton
The Daily Mail says Brighton will ask Moussa Dembele if he “wishes to join them” before making a bid for the Celtic striker. Brighton will also face competition from Stoke City, West Ham and Southampton during the transfer window.
Kepa Arrizabalaga: Athletic Bilbao to Real Madrid
Real Madrid are set to pay the buy-out clause for Athletic Bilbao goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga, who is out of contract at the end of the season. Marca reports that Real “will not negotiate with Athletic” and instead activate his “€20m [£17.8m] buyout clause” in order to secure his services.