Arsenal are open to signing Philippe Coutinho on loan.Barcelona will have to agree to a deal without an option to buy and also have to pay part of the mega salary of the Brazilian. (Sport)

Nabil Bentaleb has demonstrated his fitness at Angers and has thus earned a contract.The former Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United midfielder closed the door to Schalke 04 last summer and has been clubless ever since. (Mohamed Toubache-Ter)

Real Madrid is still attempting to sign Kylian Mbappe immediately.
Paris Saint-Germain have received a €50 million offer for the attacker, who would otherwise move to Madrid on a free transfer next summer. (La Gazzetta dello Sport)

Newcastle United are close to a possible deal for Sardar Azmoun.The Zenit Saint Petersburg striker is also in the interest of Olympique Lyon, but the French club is only willing to pay 3.5 million euros. (Daily Mail)

Atlético Madrid see César Azpilicueta as the ideal replacement for Kieran Trippier.The Chelsea defender is seen by Diego Simeone as the best option to take the place of Trippier, who appears to be on his way to Newcastle United. (ASH)

Barcelona want to offer Sergi Roberto a long-term contract at a reduced salary.This gives the youth product certainty about its future, while it directly helps the club with the registration of new players in LaLiga. (Sport)