According to a report, Zahavi wanted to “ask for the release” of his 33-year-old client at the talks in Munich.
Kostic double helped Eintracht Frankfurt to win 3-2 at FC Barcelona and continue their astonishing run.
FC Barcelona, meanwhile, were held 0-0 at home by Galatasaray and were particularly frustrated by visiting goalkeeper Iñaki Peña.
Napoli held on as they were bombarded in the last 10 minutes, with Torres and substitutes Luuk de Jong and Ousmane Dembele missing chance after chance in front of Alex Meret’s goal.
Tottenham appeared to be on the verge of signing the 26-year-old until Barcelona stepped in.
This move will see Coutinho reunite with his former teammate Steven Gerrard, who is coach at Villa Park.
Moments after Lolo Guerrero’s header was ruled out for offside at the other end, Jutgla completed the turnaround following a jinking run from the left flank.
FC Barcelona and Benfica played out a thrilling goalless draw in the Champions League in Xavi Hernandez’s second match in charge on a rainy night at the Camp Nou.
“I always said that I would love to be able to help the club. I would love to be a technical director at some point. I don’t know if it will be at FC Barcelona or not.”
At ninth place, Barcelona is in danger of missing out on the Champions League knockout phase for the first time in 20 years.
