Transfer news as it happened: Liverpool told Lemar price and chase second Coutinho replacement, Sanchez to City

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Premier League transfer round-up 6th January: Coutinho moves to Barca

The January transfer window is open and it's already been a record-breaker.

There's only one place to start, isn't there? Philippe Coutinho is officially a Barcelona player after finally completing his long-awaited move to the Nou Camp. Now the question turns to how exactly Liverpool will replace him with Monaco's Thomas Lemar and Leicester's Riyad Mahrez amongst a number of names on manager Jurgen Klopp's shortlist.

Pep Guardiola is sitting pretty but that doesn't mean he doesn't want to get better - Alexis Sanchez is the man he wants with the Chilean's move from Arsenal seemingly imminent while over at Manchester United Jose Mourinho is in the market for a new left-back and an attacking midfielder as he looks to close the 15 point gap at the top.

We will have all the latest news, gossip, rumours and done deals right here so settle in, open up a browser tab and keep it here throughout the day.

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Key Points

• Manchester City are set to sign Alexis Sanchez from Arsenal in the coming days
• Philippe Coutinho has sent one last message to Liverpool fans after finally moving to Barcelona
• Arsene Wenger has refused to guarantee Sanchez will stay at Arsenal this month
• Liverpool won't necessarily replace Coutinho in January - here's why

[9 January 2018 18:35 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

Manchester City have finally made their move, according to reports, submitting a £20m bid to Arsenal for Alexis Sanchez.

With the striker out of contract in the summer, the club are hopeful of pulling off a cut-price deal for the Chilean forward who is understood to be keen to depart the Emirates during this window. 

And according to the Guardian, City have now submitted a formal offer. It remains to be seen, however, whether Arsenal will be persuaded to part with one of their standout players for less than their £30-35m asking price. 

Will Pep Guardiola be reunited with Sanchez?