'%20x='0'%20y='0'%20height='100%25'%20width='100%25'%20%0A%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20xlink%3Ahref='data:image/jpg;base64,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'%3E%3C/image%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Hello and welcome to the Premier League latest transfer news and rumours of the day! Here are the top stories of the day surrounding the English clubs!
#5 Coutinho is not for sale
Right after Caught Offside reported that Manchester United have enquired about former Liverpool superstar Philippe Coutinho, Barcelona director Guillermo Amor has stated that the Brazilian is highly valued at the club.
While the former Liverpool star might not be getting as many minutes as he would have liked, Amor believes that he is one of the finest players in the world and thinks more about the club than just himself, which is why he is an essential cog for the Catalans.
Also See: EPL Table | EPL Fixtures | EPL Top Scorers
"Coutinho's a player with a lot of experience, one of the best players in Europe and he is ready to play [for] five minutes or 90 minutes,” Amor said.
"He's a player that thinks more about the team than himself and there are no doubts about him being one of the best players in the world.”
Amor continued praising the Brazilian, claiming that he has always played well whenever given the opportunity. He also added that Barcelona’s reason to sign him was that he is a great player and he believes that he has a lot of years of service left to give to the Catalans.
“He's always played well for Barca, he could play [every game] from the off.
"Barca signed him because he's one of the best in the world and he's going to give us a lot.
“He's got many years left on his contract and a lot to give to Barcelona."
Meanwhile, Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has claimed that Cesc Fabregas must leave because Monaco are offering him a two-year contract.
"In my opinion he must go. He has an offer of two years,” Sarri said.
#4 More on Fabregas
Thierry Henry spoke about Cesc Fabregas prior to the midfielder joining the French outfit in this window. The former Barcelona and Arsenal midfielder was given an emotional send-off against Nottingham Forest as he was seen in tears while leaving the pitch.
That indicated that the Spaniard’s time at the London outfit might just be in its final moments as the midfielder is on his way to join Monaco on a two-year deal. Despite it being so apparent, Henry is still treading the path cautiously.
Henry stated that he is always in touch with Fabregas and that a player like him has interest from many clubs.
"Fabregas you saw, like me, there was a standing ovation, tears,” Henry said.
“Since my departure from Arsenal we talk every two or three days with Cesc. It has not changed in recent days. He is a player who interests all clubs.”
#3 United board vetoed Alderweireld
Manchester United board vetoed a potential deal to sign Tottenham defender Toby Alderweireld, according to Sky journalist Pete Hall. The Spurs defender had been linked with the Red Devils in the summer but the deal never happened.
And now, Hall revealed that while the Portuguese manager wanted him, the board refrained from signing him because they weren’t sure how he would fit into Manchester United’s system, which employs a four-man backline rather than a five-man at Spurs.
“Let’s remember, the United board were not that keen on Alderweireld in the first place,” he was quoted as saying.
“Jose Mourinho wanted him, he was the one who said we want to bring Alderweireld in. However, the board vetoed that as there were doubts if he could play in a two.”
As a result, the Belgian remained with the Lilywhites but could be signed for only £25 million in the 2019 summer transfer window.
#2 Tammy Abraham and Denis Suarez
Tammy Abraham is close to joining Wolves on loan in the upcoming days, according to Sky journalist Dharmesh Sheth. He revealed that while the forward was loaned to Aston Villa in the Championship, Chelsea did have a recall option, which they are using so that the player plays for a Premier League side for the remainder of the season.
“We’re told Wolves hopes to tie up a deal in the next few days subject to international clearance,” Sheth said.
“He had signed for the season with Aston Villa but Chelsea inserted a recall option and after talks it seems Abraham is best served playing Premier League football.”
Meanwhile, Sheth also spoke about Arsenal signing Barcelona midfielder Denis Suarez. He stated that the signing is close and that it would be an incredible signing for the Gunners.
“As for arrivals at the Emirates,” he said.
“What a signing this could be. Sky in Italy claim Barcelona winger Denis Suarez is close to joining.”
#1 Coutinho and Eriksen
When a player isn’t playing as much as he is expected to, there are always stories coming up about him leaving the club. Right now, Coutinho is one of those stars who hasn’t enjoyed many minutes on the pitch.
As a result, he has been linked with a move out of the club. According to Don Balon, Coutinho is open to leaving the Catalans as he is aware of the interest in him. A number of clubs eye him with Liverpool being one among them.
Meanwhile, Independent report that there is now a real chance for Real Madrid to make an attempt to sign Spurs midfielder Christian Eriksen. The Dane’s contract ends in 2020 and he has not yet shown signs of wanting to extend it. There has already been contact for the player.
For more Premier League transfer news and rumours, visit our EPL Transfer News page!
