Rumour reel: Mourinho guarantees de Gea will stay

Barcelona remain interested in Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho, and although Jurgen Klopp believes the 25-year-old Brazilian is comfortable at Anfield, and not looking for a move, the La Liga giants are ready to test The Reds’ breaking point. Ernesto Valverde’s side, who finished second in the Spanish top-flight last term, will send in an £80m bid for the highly rated midfielder. Just to make things interesting, reports in the Spanish press tell us that Barca believe signing Coutinho would help settle countryman Neymar, who looks set to move to PSG in a £196m deal. If Valverde can persuade Newymar to stay, the £80m on Coutinho would be seen as money well spent. We’ll bring you updates on that as and when it comes through.

Conte wants to keep spending

Chelsea took a while to get going this summer, but have now spent £130m, and manager Antonio Conte’s side looks frightening on paper. The boss plans to defend his Premier League title above all else, but making a real impact in Europe will also feature highly on his list of priorities. The spending will continue as they ready a bid for Arsenal midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, hoping to tempt the 23-year-old across London this week. The boys from the bridge will have a fight on their hands however, with Manchester City also said to be sniffing around. Conte wants a few more newbies before the transfer window slams shut, and we’re sure he’ll get them too. One man heading in the opposite direction is Nemanja Matic, who is on his way to Manchester United.

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