Transfer news and rumours UPDATES: Chelsea closing in on Mendy signing

Coutinho to remain at Barcelona

Ronald Koeman has told Barcelona he wants Philippe Coutinho to stay at the club this season, claims Marca.

Coutinho returns to Camp Nou after a successful loan stint with Bayern Munich and will stay put unless a club is willing to pay a huge sum to sign him permanently.

Frankfurt circling for Aussie Hrustic

Australian midfielder Ajdin Hrustic has emerged as a target for Eintracht Frankfurt, according to Kicker.

Hrustic is currently playing for Eredivisie outfit FC Groningen and has made three appearances for the Socceroos.

No offers yet for Bale

Real Madrid haven't received any offers for Gareth Bale this summer, reports Mundo Deportivo.

The Wales star recently admitted he's keen to leave the club but no suitors are yet to come forward.

Jose Mourinho would like to sign him at Tottenham but doesn't have the money to spend on a potential transfer fee nor his high wages.

Chelsea closing in on Mendy

The Blues' signing spree is set to continue

I'm hearing that Rennes keeper Edouard Mendy could be the next big arrival at Chelsea as talks reach a crucial stage... but he is not their only goalkeeper option this summer #CFC pic.twitter.com/0H8TG11NNm

— Kevin Palmer (@RealKevinPalmer) September 5, 2020

PSG considering Choupo-Moting extension

Paris Saint-Germain are likely to hand striker Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting a contract extension, reports Telefoot.

Both club and player are confident of agreeing a new deal with the 31-year-old currently a free agent after his last contract expired at the end of July.

PSG were tempted to make Messi move

Paris Saint-Germain's interest was piqued when Lionel Messi declared his intention to leave Barcelona, sporting director Leonardo has admitted.

The Argentina star sent shockwaves around world football when he declared his intention to leave the Spanish club for free this summer, though the Blaugrana insisted any buyers would have to match his €700 million release clause.

But Messi revealed to Goal this week that he will remain at the club because he does not want to fight the Catalan giants in court.