Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest transfer news in the Premier League on Friday, February 12.
Friday morning's Premier League transfer talk news roundup:
AC Milan, Juventus 'keeping an eye on Chelsea's Hakim Ziyech'
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AC Milan and Juventus are reportedly both keeping a close eye on Hakim Ziyech's situation at Chelsea.
The 27-year-old only joined the Blues from Ajax during last summer's transfer window but has found it difficult to make his mark for the capital club, contributing just two goals and four assists in 19 appearances.
Ziyech has not featured in any of Chelsea's last three Premier League matches, meanwhile, with the Morocco international struggling for action under the club's new head coach Thomas Tuchel.
According to Calciomercatoweb, both Milan and Juve are closely monitoring the developments surrounding the attacker, with the two Serie A clubs believing that he could be convinced to leave this summer if it becomes clear that he is not in Tuchel's first-team plans.
Ziyech played 69 minutes of Thursday's 1-0 win over Barnsley in the FA Cup but could be back on the bench for Monday's Premier League clash with Newcastle United.
The Moroccan has a contract at Stamford Bridge until the summer of 2025.
Barcelona 'will not field Philippe Coutinho again this season'
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Philippe Coutinho will reportedly not play for Barcelona again this season as the Catalan giants want to avoid paying out more money to Liverpool.
The Brazil international swapped clubs in January 2018 for a fee rising to £142m, a large part of which is made up of incentive-based clauses.
One of those payments relates to the number of appearances made, which cash-strapped Barca are said to be wary of triggering.
Spanish journalist Javi Miguel, who writes for AS, claims that the La Liga side will therefore try to avoid using Coutinho between now and the end of the season.
The 28-year-old is currently sidelined with a knee injury, but he is expected to be back in action by early March - two months before the 2020-21 campaign ends.
Coutinho is believed to be seven appearances short of triggering the latest €5m (£4.36m) payout to Liverpool.
More transfer news from Premier League:
Manchester City 'to sign new striker regardless of Lionel Messi deal'
A report claims that Manchester City are determined to sign a new striker in the summer whether they are successful landing unsettled Barcelona ace Lionel Messi or not. Read more.
Real Madrid to rival Manchester United for Jules Kounde?
Real Madrid could battle Manchester United for Sevilla centre-back Jules Kounde, according to a report. Read more.
Report: Manchester United keeping tabs on West Ham United's Tomas Soucek
West Ham United midfielder Tomas Soucek may reportedly be a target for Manchester United, plus a number of other European heavyweights, in the summer transfer window. Read more.
Mino Raiola: 'Paul Pogba must be left alone'
Mino Raiola says that he will no longer be speaking out on Paul Pogba's future and will work "in the shadows" on the Manchester United midfielder's future. Read more.
RB Leipzig beat Liverpool, Chelsea to Mohamed Simakan?
Strasbourg president Marc Keller confirms that RB Leipzig are the favourites to sign defender Mohamed Simakan, who has previously been linked with Liverpool and Chelsea. Read more.
Manchester United 'yet to decide on Edinson Cavani, Juan Mata contracts'
Manchester United are yet to make a decision on the futures of Edinson Cavani and Juan Mata, according to a report. Read more.
Liverpool 'insist Mohamed Salah not for sale amid Bayern Munich links'
A report claims that Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah is not for sale at any price following fresh links with a move to Bayern Munich. Read more.
Arsenal 'handed boost in pursuit of Norwich City's Emiliano Buendia'
Arsenal target Emiliano Buendia will be available to purchase in the summer if the right bid is made, according to Norwich City director Stuart Webber. Read more.
Agent: 'Ismaila Sarr almost joined Liverpool in January'
Ismaila Sarr came close to joining Liverpool during the January transfer window, according to the Watford attacker's agent. Read more.
Dejan Lovren expecting Mohamed Salah to stay with Liverpool
Former Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren expects Mohamed Salah to remain at Anfield on a long-term basis. Read more.
Chelsea considering Jorginho, Christian Eriksen swap?
Chelsea are reportedly open to negotiating a swap deal involving Jorginho and Inter Milan midfielder Christian Eriksen. Read more.
Arsenal 'failed with loan bid for Barcelona midfielder Riqui Puig'
Arsenal allegedly expressed an interest in signing Barcelona midfielder Riqui Puig during the January transfer window. Read more.
