Liverpool are open to bringing Brazil playmaker Philippe Coutinho back to the club after the 27-year-old's struggles at Barcelona. (Le10 Sport, via Mirror), external
Real Madrid are preparing to offer Spain midfielder Marco Asensio, 23, to Liverpool but want Senegal international forward Sadio Mane, 27, in exchange. (Express), external
Manchester United could still beat Tottenham to the signing of Lyon midfielder Tanguy Ndombele as Spurs, who have agreed a fee with the Ligue 1 club for the 22-year-old, have yet to finalise personal terms with the France international. (L'Equipe, via Metro), external
Napoli are considering a move for Celtic defender Kieran Tierney, with Arsenal yet to make an acceptable bid for the 22-year-old. (Metro), external
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says he is unsure "if Neymar would be the same" as in his first spell if the 27-year-old Brazil international returned to former club Barcelona from Paris St-Germain. (Ara, via Mirror), external
Manchester United have agreed personal terms with Sevilla forward Wissam Ben Yedder, 28, and the France forward could move to Old Trafford regardless of whether they sell Belgium international Romelu Lukaku, 26. (Express) , external
Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn will be the subject of a bid from Manchester United, who will have to pay £50m for the 24-year-old Scotland international. (Sun), external
Adam Webster could see his wages quadruple if he moves from Bristol City to Aston Villa, with the 22-year-old defender set for a £25m move to Villa Park. (Star), external
Portugal attacking midfielder Bruno Fernandes, 24, could still make the switch from Sporting Lisbon to Manchester United, with the Premier League club set to step up their interest. (Manchester Evening News), external
Arsenal and Everton target Armando Izzo will not leave Torino, with the Serie A club not willing to sell the highly rated 27-year-old Italy defender. (Calciomercato), external
Derby County are lining up former Dutch international Phillip Cocu as a replacement for manager Frank Lampard, who is expected to take over as Chelsea's new boss. (Times - subscription required), external
Tottenham will loan Leeds United midfielder Jack Clarke back to the Elland Road club after signing the 18-year-old Englishman. (Guardian), external
Leeds are interested in 30-year-old Ecuadorian striker Felipe Caicedo, who used to play for Manchester City and is currently at Italian side Lazio. (Imperio, via Star), external
Juventus are considering making a bid for Burnley and England Under-20 winger Dwight McNeil, 19. (Sun), external
Juventus are preparing to sell France international Blaise Matuidi and fellow midfielder Sami Khedira of Germany, both aged 32. (Tuttosport, via Calciomercato), external
Bristol City are set to complete the signing of Czech Republic defender Tomas Kalas, 26, for a club record £8m from Chelsea. (Bristol News), external
