City start Felix talks, Chelsea eye Coutinho as Sarri future reaches crunch time

Manchester City have begun talks over Joao Felix, Chelsea are eyeing Philippe Coutinho and Maurizio Sarri’s future takes a twist.

City begin Felix talks 

The Sun who report that Manchester City have begun talks with Benfica over 19-year-old starlet Joao Felix. City chief executive Ferran Soriano reportedly had a meeting with Benfica president Luis Filipe Vieira and super-agent Jorge Mendes. Felix was thought to be on the agenda as Pep Guardiola looks to inject fresh blood into his squad ahead of the new season. 

Chelsea eye Coutinho as Hazard replacement with Sarri future update 

The Mirror who have a report that Chelsea are looking at former Liverpool attacking midfielder Philippe Coutinho as a replacement for Eden Hazard. The Belgian is set to move to Real Madrid and if their transfer ban is lifted Chelsea will make a big play for Coutinho, who has fallen out of favour with Barcelona. 

Spurs step up Lo Celso chase as Eriksen replacement 

The Mirror report that Spurs are prepared to step up their chase for Giovani Lo Celso in the coming weeks. Spurs have already had a bid of £53 million rejected but will push again to try and bring the Argentine in. Real Betis are keen for his release clause of £88 million to be met but Spurs will try and negotiate the price down. The 23-year-old is seen as a replacement for Christian Eriksen who is being heavily linked with a move to Real Madrid.

Emery will have to sell to buy in the summer 

The Mirror also report that Arsenal boss Unai Emery will be under greater financial pressure as a result of the team’s failure to qualify for the Champions League. Emery wants a big overhaul of the squad but he will have to sell in order to raise funds. Players like Mesut Ozil will be under pressure as Emery looks to streamline his squad in the summer.