Real Madrid want £100m rated Barcelona transfer target, Bayern want Arsenal superstar and other transfer news and rumours of the day- 3 November 2017

Liverpool v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League
Coutinho has a lot of admirers in Europe

Jagshemash and welcome Sportskeeda's latest compilation of all the transfer news from around the world. We got a raft of updates from around Europe which could kickstart a lot of discussions and debates among fans everywhere. So let's push on and take a look at the major happenings across Europe that made headlines on November 3, 2017:

La Liga

Real Madrid enter race for Philippe Coutinho

It's hard to discern whether or not this is an attempt from Real Madrid to ensure they don't leave any stones unturned in narking Barcelona, but according to Mundo Deportivo, they have made contact with Liverpool regarding Coutinho's availability.

Barcelona are tipped to return for the Brazilian in January. But now this latest development could complicate everything for Barcelona. Madrid will be willing to offer more than what Barcelona will, but they will need Liverpool to fend the Catalans off.

Barcelona to make a move for Bayer Leverkusen's Jonathan Tah

SS Lazio v Bayer Leverkusen - UEFA Champions League: Qualifying Round Play Off First Leg
Jonathan Tah has been solid at the back for Bayer this season

Barcelona have quite a few issues to address at the back and they've identified Bayer Leverkusen centre-back Jonathan Tah to bolster their defensive ranks, according to Sport.

The former Hamburg player had attracted interest from Premier League teams but the lure of Camp Nou is expected to cast a shadow over all of that.

Premier League

Real Madrid CF v Paris Saint-Germain - UEFA Champions League
Navas is currently out with an injury

Liverpool enquire about Keylor Navas

Liverpool are yet to find a reliable guardian of the sticks and have enquired about Real Madrid no. 1 Keylor Navas.

It was earlier reported that Navas is disgruntled at the fact that Perez has been vocal about finding a new goalkeeper. Jurgen Klopp had also earlier claimed that they are interested in the Costa Rican international.

Chelsea target Boakye is ready for move

Crvena Zvezda v Arsenal FC - UEFA Europa League
Boakye in action against Arsenal in the Europa League

According to Goal, Red Star striker Richmond Boakye is open to a move to Stamford Bridge. Chelsea have been keeping tabs on the Ghana international and he had been scouted by the Premier League champions during their match with Arsenal.

Alvaro Morata and Batshuayi are Chelsea's strike options as of now but with both of them still facing some teething issues in the Premier League, Conte wants to bring in one more player they can fall back upon.

Bundesliga

Arsenal v West Bromwich Albion  - Premier League
Sanchez has also been linked with Manchester City

Bayern want Alexis Sanchez in January

Bayern Munich are set to return for Alexis Sanchez after reportedly dropping out of the race for the Chilean last summer, according to ESPN.

Bayern have not had the best start to the season and they are now looking for fresh reinforcements. Sanchez is out of contract at the end of the season and is reportedly open to moving in January.

Manchester City are also in the race for Alexis Sanchez.

Barcelona, Manchester United and Arsenal handed major boost in Dayot Upamecano pursuit

FC Porto v RB Leipzig - UEFA Champions League
The teenager is already quite an intimidating presence at the back

The RB Leipzig defender has been quite a revelation and it has now been reported that the 19-year-old has a £89m release clause.

Barcelona, Manchester United and Arsenal, who have been linked with the teenager, have now been put on high alert. However, according to reports, Barcelona are leading the race to sign Upamecano as of now.

Serie A

Liverpool v Middlesbrough - Premier League
Emre Can is not happy with the game time he is getting at Anfield

Emre Can's contract talks at Liverpool has broken down

Juventus transfer target and Liverpool contract rebel, Emre Can, is almost certain to leave Anfield this summer. Liverpool securing the services of Naby Keita is yet another factor that is expected to spur Can's departure from the club.

Juventus and Barcelona have shown interest in signing the German international. As the contract talks have broken down once again, it is almost certain the Emre Can will be available for a free next summer. Juventus is reportedly his preferred destination.

AC Milan could miss out on Genoa youngster Pietro Pellegri

According to CalcioMercato, AC Milan may yet lose out on the 16-year-old Genoa wonderkid after being heavily linked with him. The teenager has already scored 2 goals in 5 appearances and rumours have already started pouring in.

Juventus have also expressed their interest in signing Pellegri and this is reportedly one of the reasons why AC Milan have fallen down the pecking order on the youngster's destination wishlist. AC Milan's terrible start to the season is said to have played a hand as well.

Rest of the world

International Champions Cup 2016 - Paris Saint-Germain v Leicester City
Ben Arfa is a great dribbler of the ball

Leicester City want Ben Arfa

According to RMC Sport, Claude Puel wants to bring PSG winger Ben Arfa to the King Power Stadium.

Ben Arfa who finds himself in the doghouse at PSG will be ready for a move away in search of more time on the field. The attacker who is 30 years old has also been linked with a return to his former Premier League club Newcastle United.

Celtic's Kieran Tierney commits to a six-year deal amidst United and Arsenal interest

Celtic FC v Bayern Muenchen - UEFA Champions League
Tierney was excellent against Bayern Munich

Goal.com has now revealed that Celtic's in-form fullback Tierney has signed a new 6-year deal at the club. Tierney has risen through the ranks at Celtic and has been highly-rated following his exploits in the fullback position.

Tierney is, however, unfazed by all the transfer talk and is willing to put foreign interest on hold. After putting in a shift of the highest quality against German giants Bayern Munich, Tierney told the club's website,

"People are giving me compliments but I don’t like talking about my game too much."
“I just work hard every single day in training and see where it takes me, and if I can help the team then that is what I will do."

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