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Barcelona have turned their eyes to Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho.

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Barcelona have set their sights on signing Liverpool playmaker Philippe Coutinho, according to the Daily Mail.

The Spanish club have bid £72million for the Brazil international and are keen to get their man. The Daily Telegraph, however, is reporting that Liverpool will not sell Coutinho at any price.

Tottenham are monitoring wantaway Leicester winger Riyad Mahrez, the Standard has written.

Riyad Mahrez celebrates scoring for Leicester
Riyad Mahrez has been linked with a move away from Leicester (Nick Potts/PA)

The 26-year-old is keen to move on from the King Power Stadium, though Leicester will have to reduce their £50million price tag if Spurs are to make a move.

The Sun are reporting that Arsenal now expect Mesut Ozil to sign a new contract at the Emirates.

Mesut Ozil scores past Jack Butland
Mesut Ozil could extend his Arsenal stay (Nick Potts/PA)

Manchester City’s pursuit of Monaco left-back Benjamin Mendy remains frustrated, as the Mail are reporting that they have had a £44.5million bid snubbed.

The Daily Star claims that Everton are eyeing a move for Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud after a potential move to Borussia Dortmund looks to have gone cold for the Frenchman.

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