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European Paper Talk: Liverpool set deadline to agree Philippe Coutinho fee with Barcelona

Philippe Coutinho

With less than a week to go before the summer transfer window slams shut, clubs across Europe are scrambling to get their last pieces of business completed.

Our friends at Football Whispers have scoured the continental media for the latest news and transfer rumours.

Spain

Liverpool have set a deadline of Monday for Barcelona to agree a fee for Brazilian playmaker Philippe Coutinho. After securing a deal for French winger Ousmane Dembele, the Reds star is next on the Camp Nou wanted list. (Onda Cero)

Despite already seeing three bids rejected by Liverpool, Barca are confident of getting a deal done for Coutinho, with Paris Saint-Germain's Angel Di Maria another option for the La Liga side. (Mundo Deportivo)

However, Liverpool are set to remain steadfast in their refusal to sell their star man, rejecting all of Barcelona's offers for Coutinho to date without consideration. (AS)

Juventus are interested in signing Portuguese midfielder Andre Gomes from Barcelona. The 24-year-old playmaker only signed for the Catalan giants last summer but has thus far flattered to deceive in Catalonia. (Marca)

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France

Paris Saint-Gemrain transfer target Kylian Mbappé is set to be included in Monaco's squad to face Marseille tonight amid speculation of an imminent €150m switch to the Parc des Princes. (L'Equipe)

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Monaco's French forward Kylian Mbappe arrives for a training session at the Grand Stade in Tangiers on July 28, 2017 on the eve of the French Trophy of Cha

Controversial Ivory Coast defender Serge Aurier has received a UK work permit and will join Tottenham Hotspur in a €25m deal in the coming hours. (Le10Sport)

With concerns over meeting Financial Fair Play requirements, PSG's move for Mbappé will most likely be a loan initially with an option to buy next summer. (Le10Sport)

Germany

Liverpool are leading the race to sign Bayern Munich midfielder Renato Sanches, with AC Milan also monitoring the young Portuguese midfielder's situation. (Kicker)

Renato Sanches impressed for Bayern Munich against Chelsea

Sanches asked not to be included in Bayern's squad to face Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga yesterday, revealed the German champions' sporting director, Hasan Salihamidzic, fueling rumours of an Allianz Arena exit for the former Benfica player. (Sky Germany)

Italy

Roma's sporting director, Monchi, has admitted that his club are among a handful of sides hoping to sign Sampdoria's Patrik Schick before deadline day. The Czech Republic international striker was set to join Juventus before a failed medical scuppered the deal earlier this summer. (Corriere dello Sport)

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