Transfer Talks: Barca eye Coutinho-Rashford swap deal; Madrid plot Pjanic move

All Football takes a look at the biggest transfer news and rumours from all across Europe.

Barca hoping to use Utd's interest in Coutinho as bargaining chip for Rashford

According to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona are 'keen to offer Manchester United the chance to sign either Philippe Coutinho or Malcom' in their bid to prise Marcus Rashford to the Nou Camp.

The Spanish giants are planning for life without Luis Suarez as the influential striker enters his twilight years, and Rashford is among their top targets for the summer.

Mundo Deportivo report that, such is their desire to sign the England striker, they would be willing to offer Coutinho or Malcom as a bargaining chip.

It has been reported that United are 'very interested' in former Liverpool star Coutinho, while Malcom's style of play would fit in with United.

Coutinho in particular would be United's preferred offer, and it is believed that United have long-held ambitions of signing the Brazilian.

Mundo write that the United hierarchy have already contacted the player's agents to let them know that if he leaves Barcelona, they would be first in the queue.

Juve could sell Pjanic to Madrid for no less than €100m

According to today’s Tuttosport, Juventus and Bosnian midfielder Miralem Pjanic could be about to part ways. 

Tuttosport claims if Juve were to receive the right offer, Pjanic will be allowed to leave the club. 

It is believed an offer of €100 million from President Florentino Perez could be enough to tempt Juventus into accepting.

As is reported by Calciomercato early this week, Juventus see Chelsea star N'Golo Kante as the ideal replacement.

Madrid want to sell Bale in the summer

According to AS, Real Madrid have made the decision to sell Bale in the summer and the Welsh attacker will be sold to finance the purchase of a galactico, something promised to Zidane.

Real Madrid want to sell Gareth Bale at the end of the season and his performance between now and the end of May does not matter. After six years at Madrid, Real Madrid and Zidane have decided that the Welsh attacker is not in their plans moving forward.

Two options seem valid. Manchester United were linked in the past and with Paul Pogba's future not certain, they might be able to fund a deal for the 29-year-old by selling the midfielder. Another potential landing spot is Bayern with sources close to the playe reportedly saying a transfer to the German side could interest all parties.

Alaba back on Barcelona's radar?

According to France Football, David Alaba's name has been added to the list of left-back options as Barcelona look for competition for Jordi Alba.

The Austrian is on the Catalan club's radar along with Nacho Monreal, Alberto Moreno, Filipe Luis and Ferland Mendy.

Alaba's been at the top level for Bayern Munich for many years, playing as a centre-back, a left-back and a central midfielder -- his versatility is valued by Barça.

Bayern are close to the signing of Atletico Madrid's Lucas Hernández, who can play at left-back and centre-back. It is a signing whic hcould open the door for Alaba to leave.

Arsenal plot Mkhitaryan summer transfer to help fund four new signings

Henrik Mkhitaryan's Arsenal future is in doubt, reports Mirror Sport.

Attacking midfielder Mkhitaryan is one of Arsenal’s highest earners on £180,000 per week, and only arrived last January. But, as with £350,000 a week World Cup winner Ozil, new boss Unai Emery believes Mkhitaryan’s salary could be better spent elsewhere as he bids to reshape his squad.

Despite the size of his budget, Emery is targeting up to four signings this summer, with a left-sided winger his priority. Left-back, where Celtic’s Scotland international Kieran Tierney is in his sights, central defence and central/attacking midfield are other positions the Emirates chief is keen to strengthen.

Man Utd to battle Atletico for Manolas

According to Italian outlet Tuttosport, via Mundo Deportivo, Man United and Atletico Madrid are the two sides most likely to sign Roma defender, Konstantinos Manolas.

Atletico could be set to lose Diego Godin in the summer with the 33-year-old being linked with a move to Inter Milan and will, therefore, need to find a replacement.

Manolas reportedly has a release clause of around €36m and is open to a new challenge.

The Greek defender was also linked with a move to Old Trafford last summer.

As well as Manolas, United are seemingly going to attempt to sign a fair few players this summer.

Bayern, Barca & Madrid want Leverkusen starlet Havertz

Bayern, Barcelona and Real Madrid are among the sides interested in Bayer Leverkusen's teenager midfielder Kai Havertz, according to Sport Bild.

Sport Bild report that the Bavarians are readying a 75 million euro offer for Havertz, either this summer or in 2020, but Leverkusen want 100 million.

With Bayern already set to pay 80 million euros for Atletico Madrid's Lucas Hernandez, it's likely that Havertz will break that record to become their most expensive signing if it is Munich where he ends up.