TOP STORY: Reds demand 'astronomical' Coutinho fee

The transfer window has only been open for a matter of hours, but Philippe Coutinho's name already looms large.
After the summer saga over whether or not Liverpool playmaker Coutinho would join Barcelona, speculation has continued to surround a potential move.
And the Telegraph reports that "after Barcelona's presumption they will sign him in this window was taken to extreme levels" when Nike, their kit manufacturer, advertised a Coutinho shirt, Liverpool "will demand an astronomical fee" to even consider a sale.
It adds that although the shirt promotion was soon taken down, "the arrogance surrounding the advert fuelled the sense of intrigue."
Liverpool, who rejected three big Barcelona offers for Coutinho in the summer, will continue to stand firm after what the Telegraph calls "an extraordinary marketing blunder."

Barca fear City, United interest in Umtiti

Meanwhile, Barcelona are concerned that Manchester United or Manchester City could move for defender Samuel Umtiti and are poised to offer him a new contract, the Mail says.
Citing reports in Spain, it reports that the France centre-back "looks set for a bumper new deal" after his performances "sparked interest -- as did the £50 million release clause in his current contract."
Umtiti, sidelined with a hamstring injury, is likely to begin talks over new terms in the near future, and the Mail says Barca have made keeping the 24-year-old a priority.

Everton Tosun deal on brink of collapse?

How quickly things can change. On Sunday, reports said Everton could announce the signing of Besiktas striker Cenk Tosun by Tuesday. Now, according to the Mirror, they may not announce it all.
It reports that the move is "in danger of collapse" after Besiktas increased their asking price for the Turkey international "at the 11th hour" when Everton had believed a £25m deal was done.
The Merseysiders "are now ready to pull the plug if Besiktas continue to demand a higher price."

Swansea keen on West Ham duo

Swansea have an eye on two West Ham players, one of whom used to star for them, according to the Guardian.
It reports that they want to sign both Diafra Sakho and Andre Ayew but adds that a successful move for Ayew -- who cost West Ham £20m when he joined from the Swans -- "is viewed as unlikely because of his salary."
Swansea's interest is mirrored by the Hammers' monitoring of defender Alfie Mawson and midfielder Ki Sung-yueng, and the report says "much could hinge on what business, if any, Swansea are prepared to do with West Ham in the other direction."

The Welsh club do not want to lose Mawson or Ki but believe they have a realistic chance of signing Senegal international Sakho, who wants regular football ahead of the World Cup.

Tap-ins

- Celtic forward Moussa Dembele could be on his way to the Premier League, with Stoke, Brighton, West Ham and Everton all interested.
The Sun reports that Stoke could be at the front of the queue after sending scouts to watch Dembele against Rangers at the weekend, but Brighton "are expected to table a £20m offer."
- Championship leaders Wolves are being linked with a move for Norwich City striker Nelson Oliveira, the Eastern Daily Press reports. Oliveira was a target for Reading in the summer.