Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest transfer news in the Premier League on Thursday, February 18.
Thursday morning's Premier League transfer talk news roundup:
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel 'dreams of signing Franck Kessie'
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Thomas Tuchel is reportedly a big fan of Franck Kessie and "dreams" of bringing the AC Milan midfielder to Chelsea.
German coach Tuchel has made a strong start to life at Stamford Bridge after replacing Frank Lampard last month, winning five and drawing one of his first six games.
Chelsea still have plenty to play for this season, but focus is already turning towards the summer transfer window.
Il Milanista suggests that Kessie could be among Tuchel's targets ahead of next season as the ex-Paris Saint-Germain boss is keen to work with the Ivorian.
The 24-year-old is valued at €40m (£34.77m) by the Rossoneri, but Chelsea could use Fikayo Tomori - sent on loan to San Siro last month - as a bargaining chip in any deal.
Kessie has been used 31 times in all competitions this season and has 16 months to run on his existing contract.
Report: Arsenal offer David Luiz player-coach role to stay on at Emirates Stadium
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David Luiz has reportedly been offered a player-coach role to stay on at Arsenal beyond this season.
The experienced centre-back has spent the last two seasons with the Gunners and is set to become a free agent in June.
However, football.london reports that Arsenal are eager for Luiz to remain at the Emirates Stadium, albeit in a reduced playing capacity.
Former Brazil international Luiz has supposedly been told that he will not play regularly next season, but he will be given the chance to start his transition into coaching.
Arsenal find themselves in a bad financial position and must cut costs accordingly, which could see the likes of Alexandre Lacazette, Lucas Torreira and Matteo Guendouzi being sold this summer.
More transfer news from Premier League:
Manchester United 'willing to spend £61m to beat Real Madrid to Jules Kounde'
A report claims that Manchester United are ahead of Real Madrid in the race to sign €70m-rated defender Jules Kounde from Sevilla. Read more.
Paris Saint-Germain 'set asking price for Kylian Mbappe'
Paris Saint-Germain would be prepared to sell Kylian Mbappe for £174m this summer if the attacker does not sign a new contract, according to a report. Read more.
Manchester United 'identify Andre Silva as transfer target'
Eintracht Frankfurt striker Andre Silva emerges as a potential transfer target for Manchester United, according to a report. Read more.
Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum's move to Barcelona in doubt?
Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum's free transfer to Barcelona is reportedly far from a given due to uncertainty over Ronald Koeman's position. Read more.
Alexandre Lacazette among players Arsenal are looking to offload in summer clearout?
Arsenal will reportedly aim to further cut costs in the summer transfer window, which means listening to any offers for French attacker Alexandre Lacazette. Read more.
Manchester United 'offering to double Kingsley Coman wages'
A report claims that Kingsley Coman will be offered a huge £260,000-a-week contract to swap Bayern Munich for Manchester United. Read more.
Real Madrid to rival Liverpool, Manchester United for David Carmo?
A report claims that Braga defender David Carmo, previously touted as a target for Liverpool and Manchester United, is now on Real Madrid's radar. Read more.
Manchester United 'end Jadon Sancho interest after Mason Greenwood extension'
Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho is reportedly no longer a target for Manchester United following the Red Devils' decision to award Mason Greenwood a new deal. Read more.
Report: Manchester United monitoring Federico Valverde
A report claims that Manchester United are monitoring Federico Valverde ahead of a possible move for the Real Madrid midfielder in the summer. Read more.
Three goalkeepers to leave Manchester United this summer?
Manchester United are reportedly looking to offload at least three goalkeepers at the end of this season. Read more.
Edinson Cavani 'wants to stay at Manchester United'
Edinson Cavani wants to remain with Manchester United until the end of the 2021-22 campaign, according to a report. Read more.
Sevilla 'keen on summer deal for Takumi Minamino'
Liverpool attacker Takumi Minamino is a summer transfer target for Sevilla, according to a report. Read more.
Report: Barcelona to battle Chelsea for Paris Saint-Germain teen Kays Ruiz-Atil
Paris Saint-Germain youngster Kays Ruiz-Atil is reportedly wanted by Chelsea and Barcelona ahead of becoming a free agent in June. Read more.
Joan Laporta vows to do "everything possible" to keep Lionel Messi at Barcelona
Lionel Messi is more interested in a "winning sporting proposal" than finances when it comes to agreeing a new deal with Barcelona, according to Joan Laporta. Read more.
Son Heung-min: 'It is not the right time to discuss Tottenham Hotspur deal'
Negotiations over a new contract for the South Korean have paused because of the coronavirus pandemic. Read more.
Christian Eriksen 'came close to Tottenham Hotspur move in January'
Christian Eriksen reportedly came close to leaving Inter Milan and joining former club Tottenham Hotspur in the January transfer window. Read more.
Fiorentina leading race to sign Arsenal's Lucas Torreira?
Serie A side Fiorentina reportedly emerge as the frontrunners to sign Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira in the summer transfer window. Read more.
Tottenham Hotspur set Harry Kane asking price at £150m?
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly hoping to fend off any potential interest in striker Harry Kane by placing a £150m price tag on their star man. Read more.
