Tottenham are considering a late move for Philippe Coutinho after Barcelona confirmed they will allow him out on loan.

The former Liverpool midfielder is keen on a return to the Premier League and Tottenham are assessing options as Manchester United discuss a potential bid for Christian Eriksen.

Eriksen has one year left on contract and Daniel Levy will listen to substantial offers though United have yet to make their interest formal.

Philippe Coutinho could be on his way back to the Premier League after Barcelona allowed the Brazilian forward to leave on loan ahead of deadline day

Coutinho is currently in Miami with the Barcelona squad as they prepare for the new season

Tottenham lead the race for the former Liverpool star's return to the Premier League

As the UK transfer window enters its final 48 hours, Tottenham are working on a number of options with bids open for Bruno Fernandes at Sporting Lisbon, Giovani Lo Celso at Real Betis and for Juventus forward Paul Dybala, who failed to agree personal terms with Manchester United last week.

Tottenham, who have interest from France in right-back Serge Aurier, are determined to deliver a signing for manager Mauricio Pochettino who wants to be backed in the market. He has worked with Coutinho previously at Espanyol while the midfielder was on loan from Inter Milan in 2012 and could prove the perfect catalyst to kickstart the 27-year-old's career.

Former club Liverpool though have distanced themselves from bringing Coutinho back to Anfield and he is not considered a priority by United or Arsenal who are concentrating on adding a centre-back, notably Dayot Upamecano from Red Bull Leipzig, and Celtic left back Kieran Tierney.

Leeds United are among the suitors for Arsenal forward Eddie Nketiah.