Transfer news LIVE: Bruno Fernandes to Man Utd twist, Liverpool want Coutinho, Arsenal

Transfer news LIVE

• Manchester United are unlikely to land Bruno Fernandes while Paul Pogba is still at the club
• Liverpool are interested in re-signing Philippe Coutinho from Barcelona
• Arsenal are ready to offer players and cash to land Wilfried Zaha
• Chelsea boss Frank Lampard could have a monster war chest to work with next summer

14:45 UPDATE: Man Utd to sign a striker?

Man Utd need to bring in an accomplished striker this summer to boost their pursuit of Champions League football this season, Jonathan Spector claims.

“I think it would be great if [Marcus] Rashford was able to step up and take that role but I don’t know that he is a finished product yet,” the American said.

“It ‘s a young team that they’ve got and I think they need to find the right balance between youth and experience, and I’d love to see them bring in a proven goal scorer.

“More like a Van Nistelrooy. Which every club wants, someone you know who is going to get you a number of goals.

“Harry Kane is a perfect example, I’d love to see them bring in someone like that, but also I don’t know how much money is being made available for that position!”

14:20 UPDATE: Neymar to Barcelona backed

Neymar has been backed to quit PSG for Barcelona this summer by Nou Camp hero Rivaldo.

“For the moment, the one [Brazilian] that I like the most is Neymar,” the Brazilian told Betfair.

“I [would] like that he returns to Barcelona.”

Neymar left Barcelona in the summer of 2017 to join French champions Paris Saint-Germain for £200m.

13:55 UPDATE: Aston Villa plan

Aston Villa boss Dean Smith wants two signings after landing Ezri Konsa.

Villa have completed seven signings, with Konsa, Tyrone Mings, Wesley Moraes, Matt Targett, Kortney Hause, Anwar El Ghazi and Jota all heading to the Midlands.

And The Mirror say Burnley goalkeeper Tom Heaton and Egypt winger Mahmoud Hassan could also join.

Villa met Konsa’s £12million release clause and the deal was announced on Thursday morning.

13:30 UPDATE: Bruno Fernandes to Man Utd twist

Manchester United are unlikely to land Bruno Fernandes while Paul Pogba is still at Old Trafford, the Manchester Evening News claim.

The Red Devils have been heavily linked with a move for Fernandes, with the Sporting Lisbon star also attracting interest from Liverpool and Tottenham.

However, Fernandes won’t join United if Pogba is still at Old Trafford, it’s claimed.

Pogba’s agent Mino Raiola has confirmed the midfielder is keen to quit United, with Real Madrid and Juventus eyeing the France international.

13:10 UPDATE: Philippe Coutinho back to Liverpool?

Liverpool are interested in re-signing Philippe Coutinho from Barcelona.

Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo say the Reds could save Coutinho from his Nou Camp nightmare.

The playmaker has failed to impress since quitting Liverpool for Barcelona.

Coutinho’s preference is said to be a return to England this summer, however, PSG are also keen.

12:50 UPDATE: Arsenal swap deal

Arsenal are ready to offer players and cash to land Wilfried Zaha.

The Sun say Carl Jenkinson, Calum Chambers and Mohamed Elneny could all be offered to Crystal Palace.

Arsenal boss Unai Emery is desperate to land the Ivory Coast international this summer.

The Gunners have already had a £40m bid rejected for Zaha, with Palace demanding around £80m.

12:30 UPDATE: Chelsea transfer prediction

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard could have a monster war chest to work with for incoming transfers in 12 months’ time, Pat Nevin claims.

“To some degree, he is going to have a monster war chest in a year’s time. He’s got an entire year to look, to check, to see everything around him,” he said.

“So if he’s given that year – as long as they don’t get relegated! – and he goes into the season after this one, he’s got a fair to meddling chance.

“This season I wouldn’t say is a write-off but the expectation must, if they’ve any sense at all, be quite low.”