Friday's transfer news: Man United poised to sign Raul Jimenez as Jadon Sancho agreement nears, Arsenal offered £9m Coutinho deal

Inter Milan are growing in confidence that they can talk Manchester United into parting ways with Alexis Sanchez for an affordable fee, according to the Manchester Evening News.

The Serie A club have been pleased with the Chile forward's contribution since arriving on loan at the San Siro, and hope that officials at Old Trafford are ready to cut their losses and allow him to move on.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is determined to make the Sanchez experiment work and has told the former Arsenal man that he does have a future at United if he wants one, but could not guarantee that he will be a first-team regular anymore, which could see him move on to secure regular action.

The transfer window has not really been a friend of Arsenal's in recent years. The club record £72m signing of Nicholas Pepe has not really paid off this season, while the less said about David Luiz, the better.

But this could be a move that really gets the juices flowing.

Chief football writer Miguel Delaney reports that the Gunners have been offered the chance to sign former Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho from Barcelona - for the stunning fee of just £9m.

The catch? They will need to send Matteo Guendouzi in the opposite direction, though with Mikel Arteta looking to offload the Frenchman, that could play right into their hands.

Newcastle United have responded to yesterday's news that the planned £300m takeover bid has collapsed.

Managing director Lee Charnley has offered hope to fans that the deal could yet be resurrected, adding "never say never" despite the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund, PCP Capital Partners and RB Sports & Media issuing a joint-statement to confirm they have pulled the plug on the deal.

He also says that current owner Mike Ashley WILL support Steve Bruce with the club's summer transfer window, but remains 100 per cent committed to selling Newcastle United.

Gareth Bale has held talks with Wales boss Ryan Giggs about his future at Real Madrid, according to The Mirror.

Bale's agent has spoken already this summer about his desire to remain in the Spanish capital, despite an apparent fractious relationship with manager Zinedine Zidane and a lack of first-team football.

That has led to concern from Giggs that Bale will be short on match fitness when Euro 2020 comes about next summer, but Bale has moved to appease the national team manager that he will be ready to go for the Euros even if he struggles for regular football next season.

He's determined to stay at Madrid though largely because of the lack of possible options, with clubs unable to afford Bale's hefty transfer feee and wages.

News in from Liverpool, where chief executive Peter Moore has confirmed he will step down and leave the club at the end of next month.

Moore has been responsible for a lot of the off-pitch business that has allowed Liverpool to be so dominant on it, and he has paid tribute to Jurgen Klopp, the Liverpool squad and the fans for making his three years at the helm so special.

Under his guidance, Liverpool have become English, European and world champions, and he will leave a large void to fill after helping the club not only dominate in recent seasons but turn in a financial profit in the process.

The club have already announced his replacement.

Sticking with Chelsea, the Blues remain keen on a new goalkeeper, and after being told in no uncertain circumstances that Atletico Madrid's Jan Oblak is not for sale, they appear to have switched target.

Spanish daily Cadena Ser reports that the Chelsea have tabled their opening offer for Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen, who has cemented his place as the No 1 at the Nou Camp since joining from Borussia Monchengladbach.

Any move for the Germany stopper will not be cheap, and Chelsea may well have to throw Kepa Arrizabalaga into the mix as Quique Setien will need a replacement should Ter Stegen depart.

Though Chelsea desperately want a new goalkeeper, the world class options on the market look limited and Ter Stegen will come at a premium.

Some slightly alternative transfer news.

Chelsea have 'vigorously denied' allegations from Germany that director Marina Granovskaia asked her contacts to compile a dossier of Bayer Leverkusen's hierarchy and their flaws and weaknesses, which could be used in transfer negotiations to lower the price of Kai Havertz.

Chelsea have been in hit pursuit of the attacking midfielder, but his £70m valuation is proving a stumbling block for their recruitment plans.

However, the club have said that the allegations are "complete fabrication" and are considering their options after legal action was taken in Germany.