Football Paper Round: Barcelona and PSG set for bidding war over Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho

Barca and PSG are interested in Liverpool star

Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain have approached Philippe Coutinho's representatives over a summer move, according to The Sun. Liverpool midfielder and Brazil international Coutinho is away with his national team ahead of the Copa America, but reportedly still has one eye on his club

football after signalling his willingness to move away from Anfield this summer. Neymar wants to link up with Coutinho at the Nou Camp next season, while PSG are also lining up a £25million bid.

 

Man United and Chelsea are handed Pjanic hope

Roma would be willing to allow midfielder Miralem Pjanic to leave, with both Manchester United and Chelsea interested in bringing the play maker to the Premier League – reports The Express. Roma have been faced with interest from major clubs around Europe for both Pjanic and Belgium international Radja Nainggolan. Club president Jim Pallotta has said that Nainggolan is not for sale at any price, but admitted that Pjanic has a release clause and the club would be powerless to stop him leaving if a £30m bid were to come in.

 

Mahrez to join Vardy at Arsenal

Not content with an approach for Jamie Vardy, Arsenal want to reunite the England striker with Riyad Mahrez at the Emirates next season, reports The Sun. Arsene Wenger is shocked that the winger’s release clause is something that his club can match, so has lined up the Algerian to replace the under performing Theo Walcott as an option on the right of the Gunners’ midfield. West Ham are supposedly leading the race for Walcott’s signature.

 

Newcastle target £25m striker swoop

Newcastle are desperate to add some firepower to their squad and have lined up a £25m double bid for strikers Patrick Bamford and Ross McCormack, according to The Express. Fulham forward McCormack is reportedly available for £15m, while Chelsea youngster Bamford is on the verge of a permanent move away from Stamford Bridge after difficult loan spells at Crystal Palace and Norwich.

Source: Eurosport