Pep Guardiola’s side are among the front runners to sign Messi after the forward told Barcelona he wants to leave. Barcelona believe Manchester United are one of the destinations where Lionel Messi could end up this summer. When I lived in Barcelona I got to see him play a couple of times live. SunSport exclusively revealed how Liverpool are ready to make a £40million move for Watford's Ismaila Sarr. While Barcelona chiefs are confident of retaining their star man, they are already making contingency plans for his departure. Martinez shone in the absence of Bernd Leno at the end of last season but the German is expected to resume as No1 once fit and could be allowed to leave. Ex-Brazil star Rivaldo says it is “sad” that Messi wants to leave Barcelona but believes that he would be a perfect fit in English football under Pep Guardiola. View our online Press Pack. The fans wanted to confront Barca president Josep Maria Bartomeu who is under pressure to resign amid Messi’s request to leave. Born in 1987, Leo Messi is one of the greatest footballers of all-time, scoring hundreds of goals and winning a host of La Liga and Champions League titles for FC Barcelona, as well as the Ballon d'Or. “But, hey, let’s not let that get in the way of something that promises to be very special; once you are here, you will be so happy and money will seem merely incidental.”. But the Spaniard remained upbeat that a lucrative £250,000-a-week deal will be agreed. Barca chiefs are ready to call time on their bid to keep their Argentine talisman. Our idea is to rebuild around the best player in the world. Tottenham forward Heung-Min Son has topped the latest Power Rankings chart - but who else has made a fast start? A number of clubs including Tottenham, Newcastle, Lazio and RB Leipzig have been credited with an interest in the 24-year-old. Man City are prepared to break the bank to lure him to the Etihad. “The club paid the players. But the Gunners reportedly have slapped a £20m price tag on Martinez, who played in today's Community Shield win.
Tottenham head coach Jose Mourinho has told Sky Sports News he is "convinced" Dele Alli will not leave the club in this transfer window. “Guardiola has deep knowledge of Messi’s abilities and would find a solution to quickly incorporate him into the team and get the best from him.Barcelona legend Rivaldo has urged Lionel Messi to join Manchester City.”. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Ladbrokes make the maestro 8/11 to depart the Nou Camp in this transfer window, with Man City odds-on favourites to get him at 10/11. What does this mean for Luis Suarez? Man City are set to up their attempts to lure Lionel Messi to The Etihad by discussing his future with his family. Messi handed in a transfer request to leave the club on a FREE transfer this summer. But the club believe the clause in his contract has expired – meaning he is under contract for another year. The Whites are chasing the £20million German international as Marcelo Bielsa aims to strengthen his squad ahead of their return to the Premier League. The full-back has signed a deal until 2024 and will wear the club's No2 shirt. Everton are poised to land Napoli midfielder Allan for an initial £22million plus add-ons.
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