Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest transfer news in the Premier League on Sunday, August 16.
Sunday morning's Premier League transfer talk news roundup:
Arsenal 'make Philippe Coutinho proposal to Barcelona'
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Arsenal have allegedly upped their efforts in the race to sign Barcelona playmaker Philippe Coutinho.
With Bayern Munich unwilling to take up their option to keep the Brazilian on a permanent deal, Barcelona have been left to wait for offers from elsewhere.
Given their need to raise funds for new players and to balance the books, the Catalan giants are eager to sell the former Liverpool man.
However, according to reports in Spain, Arsenal have made contact with the La Liga runners-up to propose a loan agreement with the option to buy.
Although agreeing to that compromise would get the 28-year-old off the wage bill, it is suggested that Barcelona officials are not prepared to accept such a bid at this time.
Coutinho netted a double on Friday evening as Bayern thrashed his parent club by an 8-2 scoreline in the Champions League quarter-finals.
Chelsea 'closing in on Ben Chilwell signing after breakthrough in talks'
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Chelsea are reportedly on the verge of signing Ben Chilwell after making a breakthrough in talks with Leicester City.
The Blues, who have already brought in Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech ahead of next season, have made signing Chilwell their top defensive priority.
Following weeks of talks with tough negotiators Leicester, The Times claims that a price has finally been agreed between the clubs.
The report indicates that Chelsea may have to hand over a record sum for a left-back to get the deal over the line.
England international Chilwell has spent four seasons in Leicester's first team, making 120 appearances since the start of 2016-17.
Manchester United have also been credited with an interest in the 23-year-old defender.
More transfer news from Premier League:
Ben Chilwell is understood to be keen on the move and the opportunity for Champions League football with the Blues. Read more.
West Ham United rebuffed Chelsea's offer of a swap deal for £80m-rated midfielder Declan Rice, according to a report. Read more.
Chelsea close to signing Brighton & Hove Albion defender Lewis Dunk for £40m?
Chelsea are reportedly ready to spend £40m on Brighton & Hove Albion defender Lewis Dunk ahead of the new Premier League season. Read more.
Partizan confirm Filip Stevanovic talks with Manchester United
Partizan vice president Vladimir Vuletic confirms that his club are in talks with Manchester United over Filip Stevanovic. Read more.
Manchester United 'learn asking price for teenage centre-back'
Manchester United learn that they will have to come up with an offer of £2.7m to sign Sochaux defender Willy Kambwala, according to a report. Read more.
Report: Manchester City to increase Kalidou Koulibaly offer to £72m
A report claims that Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly is to be the subject of a second bid from Manchester City in the region of £72m. Read more.
Manchester City 'in pole position to sign Lionel Messi'
Manchester City feel that they are 'in pole position' to sign Lionel Messi from Barcelona, according to a report. Read more.
Lille chief confirms Arsenal, Manchester United target Gabriel Magalhaes can leave
Gabriel Magalhaes, who has been linked with the likes of Arsenal and Manchester United, has been given the all clear to leave Lille this summer by the club's president. Read more.
Inter Milan 'want to sign N'Golo Kante this summer'
Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante emerges as a summer transfer target for Inter Milan, according to a report. Read more.
Manchester United 'in pole position for Benoit Badiashile'
Manchester United lead the race to sign Monaco centre-back Benoit Badiashile, according to a report. Read more.
Arsenal 'fail with player-plus-cash offer for Houssem Aouar'
Arsenal fail with a player-plus-cash offer for Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar, according to a report. Read more.
Man Utd youngster Tahith Chong training with Werder Bremen
Manchester United winger Tahith Chong signed a new deal at Old Trafford in March. Read more.
Leeds United 'eye deal for £36m-rated Florentino Luis'
Leeds United could move for Benfica midfielder Florentino Luis this summer, according to a report. Read more.
Atletico Madrid demanding £110m for Chelsea target Jan Oblak?
A report claims that Atletico Madrid are not budging on their £110m asking price for Chelsea target Jan Oblak. Read more.
Manchester United 'preparing to revive Saul Niguez interest'
Manchester United prepare to revive their interest in Atletico Madrid's Saul Niguez, according to a report. Read more.
Cristiano Ronaldo 'keen for Juventus to sign Raul Jimenez'
Cristiano Ronaldo wants Juventus to sign Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Raul Jimenez this summer, according to a report. Read more.
Inter Milan 'lining up £20m bid for Chris Smalling'
Inter Milan are reportedly willing to meet Manchester United's asking price for centre-back Chris Smalling. Read more.
Chelsea, Everton interested in Watford goalkeeper Ben Foster?
Chelsea and Everton are reportedly planning an approach for Watford goalkeeper Ben Foster, who may be allowed to leave Vicarage Road after their top-flight relegation. Read more.
Manchester United's Chris Smalling 'not interested in Newcastle United move'
Manchester United defender Chris Smalling reportedly has little interest in signing for Newcastle United this summer. Read more.
Andreas Pereira 'open to leaving Manchester United this summer'
Andreas Pereira could leave Manchester United during this summer's transfer window, according to a report. Read more.
Newcastle United 'offered chance to sign Chris Smalling'
Newcastle United are offered the chance to sign Manchester United centre-back Chris Smalling, according to a report. Read more.
Sheffield United 'nearing deal for Bournemouth's Aaron Ramsdale'
Bournemouth signed Aaron Ramsdale from the Blades for £800,000 in 2017. Read more.
