Barcelona turn attention to Arsenal's Mesut Ozil as Spanish deadline approaches? Friday's transfer news and gossip

PLUS: All the top stories from transfer deadline day in England and Europe

ByFootball Spy      SEP 01, 2017

Alexis Sanchez's move to Manchester City fell apart because Arsenal couldn't secure a suitable replacement for him in Thomas Lemar.

So what are the chances of the Gunners selling another of their stars, Mesut Ozil, to Barcelona?

That's the link being made by COPE , who say the Catalans have turned their attention to the Germany World Cup winner after failed attempts to sign Philippe Coutinho from Liverpool.

Spanish clubs have until late Friday night to sign players and Arsenal is said to have a price tag of at least £55m on Ozil.

Reports earlier in the week claimed Arsenal had spoken to Barca about a potential swap of Ozil for Arda Turan, but that negotiations broke down.

Here's the rest of today's news and gossip.

The best transfer news from today's Daily Mirror and Mirror online

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Manchester City will attempt to sign Alexis Sanchez next year – after Blaming Arsenal for the collapse of the Chilean star's proposed £60million move to the Etihad. 

Alexis Sanchez was forced to stay at Arsenal after a transfer deadline day shambles. JOHN CROSS EXPLAINS HERE

Chelsea have signed midfielder Danny Drinkwater from Leicester in a last-gasp deal believed to be worth £30million. 

Ross Barkley pulled out of his move to Chelsea after having second thoughts DURING his medical. 

 

Fernando Llorente has completed his transfer from Swansea to Tottenham . Spurs won the race for the striker's signature ahead of Premier League champions Chelsea , who saw their attempts to land him hijacked by their London rivals.

Chelsea have signed Davide Zappacosta from Torino in a £23m deal. The Italy international will provide valuable cover for Antonio Conte at right wing-back after losing out to Liverpool for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in a £40m move. 

Ravel Morrison 's shock move to Mexico is complete. The fallen Manchester United starlet has been welcomed by Atlas FC in Guadalajara, Mexico's third biggest city, after a deal was done with Lazio. 

Paris Saint-Germain have signed Kylian Mbappe on loan, with a staggering £162million option to buy next summer. The French giants have sent waves around Europe this summer after signing Neymar from Barcelona for £199m. 

Transfer news and gossip from other sites and papers

Barcelona remain hopeful of signing Coutinho and are ready to pay around £148m to bring him to the Nou Camp. (Express)

Juventus have reportedly made a final attempt for Emre Can and "have the basis of agreement" for if the German international does not renew his contract when it is up at the end of next season. (Ilbianconero)

Olivier Giroud’s summer switch to Everton fell through because his partner vetoed the move. (Daily Star)

Fulham have made a stunning club record £18 million bid for Dwight Gayle. (The Sun)