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Transfer news and rumours of the day - 26th June, 2017

Modified Jun 26, 2017 16:36 GMT

ROME, ITALY - MAY 14: Radja Nainggolan of AS Roma celebrates after scoring the team's third goal during the Serie A match between AS Roma and Juventus FC at Stadio Olimpico on May 14, 2017 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images ) — Manchester United want AS Roma’s Radja Nainggolan

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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - MAY 21: Philippe Coutinho of Liverpool celebrates scoring his sides second goal during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Middlesbrough at Anfield on May 21, 2017 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images) — FC Barcelona are ready to make Coutinho their record signing

FC Barcelona enquire about Philippe Coutinho

Barcelona are having second thoughts about spending €90 million for Marco Verratti. The Catalans have therefore set their sights on Liverpool's Philippe Coutinho who will be available for a transfer at over €100 million, according to Italian journalist Tancredi Palmeri. The Reds want funds to fuel their move for AS Monaco's Kylian Mbappe and might accept a world record bid from Barcelona. Neymar is currently holidaying with Coutinho in Brazil which has added fire to the rumour.

Gareth Bale prefers a move to England over France

According to the Daily Express, the Welshman is reconsidering his future at the Bernabeu. He is worried about his place at Real Madrid after reports emerged of the club high command wanting to sell him to accommodate Mbappe in the playing eleven.

Update: Confirmed: Real Madrid superstar rules out exit

Paris Saint-Germain are rumoured to be interested but Bale wants a move closer to home and has alerted the likes of Manchester United and Chelsea.