Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Messi will leave Barca even if Bartomeu resigns

Lionel Messi will leave Barcelona regardless of whether or not club president&nbsp;Josep Maria Bartomeu resigns - according to <a href="https://twitter.com/Alfremartinezz/status/1298580265950904329" target="_blank">Onda Cero</a>. The six-time Ballon d'Or winner has made the "irrevocable decision" to call time on his 16-year spell at Camp Nou, and will not be performing a U-turn despite rumours of an impending&nbsp;change in the boardroom. Messi has been heavily linked with a move to Manchester City after handing in a transfer request on Tuesday.

Messi will leave Barca even if Bartomeu resigns

Argentine superstar determined to leave Camp Nou 

Luis Suarez has held talks with Inter Miami over a potential transfer - as <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/luis-suarez-transfer-barcelona-inter-miami-mls-next-club-messi-a9688631.html" target="_blank">The Independent</a> reports. The Uruguayan striker has been told he is no longer wanted at Barcelona, and although he would prefer to remain in Europe, he is open to a move to the United States. Suarez currently earns €450,000 a week at Camp Nou, and would have to accept a pay-cut to link&nbsp;up with the David Beckham-owned MLS franchise.

Suarez holds talks with Inter Miami

Real Madrid attacker James Rodriguez is close to sealing a move to Everton, reports <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2020/08/25/everton-talks-sign-colombia-star-james-rodriguez-permanent-transfer/" target="_blank">The Telegraph.</a> The Toffees have made an offer for the Colombian with talks progressing positively between both clubs.&nbsp; Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti has previously coached James at Bayern Munich and Real Madrid.&nbsp;

James Rodriguez close to Everton move

After a season struggling for game time, the Colombian is set for a move to England

Both Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain could pull off the signing of Lionel Messi, claims <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/barca-cree-que-united-psg-estan-detras-fichar-messi-8087883" target="_blank">Sport</a>.&nbsp; The Barcelona star has handed in a transfer request but any move away from the club would be expensive, with PSG and United singled out as two clubs that could get a deal done.&nbsp;

Man Utd in position to sign Messi

Could the Argentine move to Old Trafford?

Norwich duo Sebastian Soto and Dan Adshead have been loaned to Dutch side Telstar for the duration of the 2020-21 campaign. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Sebastian Soto has joined <a href="https://twitter.com/telstar1963nv?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@telstar1963nv</a> on loan for the 2020-21 season. Best of luck, Seb! 👊<a href="https://t.co/A47bD34jwY">https://t.co/A47bD34jwY</a> — Norwich City FC (@NorwichCityFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/NorwichCityFC/status/1298720561225273344?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 26, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Norwich send Soto and Adshead to Telstar

Genoa have confirmed that Rolando Maran has been appointed as their new coach. The 57-year-old was fired by Cagliari in March but will return to the Italian top-flight after signing a two-year contract with Genoa. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 🔴🔵 Rolando Maran è il nuovo allenatore del Genoa. Benvenuto, mister! ➡️ <a href="https://t.co/aYWYGgvyfY">https://t.co/aYWYGgvyfY</a> <a href="https://t.co/davNOTfSXa">pic.twitter.com/davNOTfSXa</a> — Genoa CFC (@GenoaCFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/GenoaCFC/status/1298665673506394112?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 26, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Genoa name Maran as new coach

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Derby, MLS outfit FC Cincinnati and Belgian side Zulte Waregem are chasing former Peterborough star Marcus Maddison on a free transfer. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/dcfc?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#dcfc</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCCincinnati?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCCincinnati</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/zultewaregem?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#zultewaregem</a> — Pete O'Rourke (@SportsPeteO) <a href="https://twitter.com/SportsPeteO/status/1298568819846320131?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 26, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Cincinnati and Derby in Maddison battle

Bayern Munich&nbsp;coach Hansi Flick expects the club to lose several players in the wake of ther&nbsp;Champions League&nbsp;success. Spanish midfielder Thiago Alcantara is expected to leave this summer after&nbsp;CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge confirmed he will not sign a contract extension, with his current deal set to expire next year. Meanwhile, Ivan Perisic is heading back to&nbsp;Inter&nbsp;and Philippe Coutinho is returning to&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;after the end of their loan spells in Bavaria. Flick fears his side are in danger of losing some crucial players but is confident the&nbsp;Bundesliga&nbsp;winners can recover ahead of the next campaign. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/flick-bayern-will-lose-players-of-tremendous-quality/1p0st8wprdp2r1f8fawubcdv61" target="_blank">Read more on Goal!</a>

Bayern will lose tremendous players - Flick

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🎶 GUEHI'S BACK... BACK AGAIN! 🎶 Marc Guehi has returned to the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Swans?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Swans</a> on a season-long loan! ✍️ 👉 <a href="https://t.co/kUB7khDrzb">https://t.co/kUB7khDrzb</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CroesoN%C3%B4lMarc?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CroesoNôlMarc</a> 🙌 <a href="https://t.co/Hha6QJP5Xm">pic.twitter.com/Hha6QJP5Xm</a>— Swansea City AFC (@SwansOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/SwansOfficial/status/1298670365368029185?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 26, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Guehi returns to Swansea on loan

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">¡Bienvenido a <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LaTri?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LaTri</a>! ¡El desafío ha comenzado! 🇪🇨🙌🏽⚽️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GustavoAlfaro?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GustavoAlfaro</a> <a href="https://t.co/nGpQAjpwHk">pic.twitter.com/nGpQAjpwHk</a>— La Tri (@LaTri) <a href="https://twitter.com/LaTri/status/1298655622372757505?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 26, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Ex-Boca coach Alfaro takes over Ecuador

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🔴⚪️ AS Monaco can confirm that central defender, Jonathan Panzo, has completed his transfer to Dijon. We'd like to wish Jonathan all the very best in the next phase of his career. <a href="https://t.co/hc9dw8ZVOG">pic.twitter.com/hc9dw8ZVOG</a>— AS Monaco EN (@AS_Monaco_EN) <a href="https://twitter.com/AS_Monaco_EN/status/1298661294518816768?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 26, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Panzo leaves Monaco for Dijon

Dean Henderson has signed a new contract to keep him at&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;until June 2025, with the option to extend for a further year.&nbsp; The goalkeeper has spent the last two campaigns out on loan at&nbsp;Sheffield United&nbsp;and has impressed under Chris Wilder earning himself a call up to Gareth Southgate’s squad for next month’s Nations League fixtures.&nbsp; Henderson kept 13 clean sheets in the league last season and many have backed him to replace David de Gea as first-choice at Old Trafford. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer continues to back the Spaniard but is a big fan of the young&nbsp;England&nbsp;goalkeeper and talks are ongoing as to what role he could play at United next season.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/henderson-signs-new-five-year-contract-with-manchester/4g6fzbjivfka1f6r9yoxprxdl" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Henderson signs five-year Man Utd extension

Paris Saint-Germain are determined to land Sergej&nbsp;Milinkovic-Savic from Lazio this summer. <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/exclu-mercato-la-priorite-de-milinkovic-savic-cest-le-psg-516191" target="_blank">Le 10 Sport</a> claims the Ligue 1 champions have made the Serbia international their top priority this summer and he is eager to make the move. Lazio, however, would rather keep the midfielder and are holding out for €80 million (£72m/$95m), having already rejected a €60m (£54m/$71m) offer from PSG in May.

PSG make €80m Milinkovic-Savic top target

Chelsea have completed the signing of Ben Chilwell from Leicester. The 23-year-old left-back has signed a five-year contract with the Blues after they agreed a £50 million ($66m) fee with their fellow Premier League side. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/chelsea-complete-50m-chilwell-signing/1mrzsyg745c6f1lvthr928e2q4" target="_blank">Read more on Goal!</a>

Chelsea sign £50m Chilwell

Jorge Almiron will coach Elche in their first season back in La Liga after being appointed as Pachete's replacement. The Spanish side sealed a place in the top-flight via the play-offs but then sacked the coach just two days later. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 📯 𝗢𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 | Jorge Almirón 💚 El técnico argentino dirigirá al <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ElcheCF?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ElcheCF</a> en su retorno a <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LaLigaSantander?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LaLigaSantander</a> ▶️ <a href="https://t.co/rKHpnHGZ2R">https://t.co/rKHpnHGZ2R</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BienvenidoJorge?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BienvenidoJorge</a> 🟢⚪️ <a href="https://t.co/HFObJt7nAY">pic.twitter.com/HFObJt7nAY</a> — Elche Club de Fútbol 🚀🆙🌴 (@elchecf) <a href="https://twitter.com/elchecf/status/1298621223304298507?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 26, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Elche appoint Almiron as coach

Barcelona are considering a move for Maxi Gomez in their hunt for a replacement for Luis Suarez,&nbsp;<a href="https://cadenaser.com/emisora/2020/08/26/radio_valencia/1598450815_377276.html" target="_blank">SER Deportivos Valencia</a> reports. The Catalan side have reached out to the Valencia forward's agent to see if he would be open to a move. The 24-year-old has four years left on his deal with Los Che, having joined in 2019, and a €140 million release clause.

Barcelona turn to Gomez to replace Suarez 

Despite being found guilty of a string of charges in Greece, where he has been handed a 21-month suspended prison sentence, Manchester United will retain Harry Maguire as their captain, the <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/53922147" target="_blank">BBC</a> believes. He took over the role from Ashley Young in January when he moved to Inter.

Maguire set to remain Man Utd captain

With his move to Benfica having broken down, Edinson Cavani finds himself in limbo. <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calciomercato/26-08-2020/calciomercato-cavani-piace-tanti-juve-compresa-3801448433831.shtml" target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport</a> believes a return to Italy is possible, with Juventus a potential suitor.

Could Cavani head to Juventus?

Goalkeeper Steve Mandanda has signed a new contract that will keep him with Marseille until 2024. <center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">𝗟𝗲́𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗲 ✨ Après 5️⃣4⃣9⃣ matchs sous le maillot 🔵⚪️, l'aventure continue pour 𝗜𝗹 𝗙𝗲𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗼 💙<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DroitAuBut?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DroitAuBut</a> <a href="https://t.co/KSt18VtYRI">pic.twitter.com/KSt18VtYRI</a>— Olympique de Marseille (@OM_Officiel) <a href="https://twitter.com/OM_Officiel/status/1298616476488867846?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 26, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Mandanda signs new Marseille deal

Ex-Chicago Fire boss&nbsp;Veljko Paunovic is poised to take over at Championship side Reading, according to <a href="https://talksport.com/football/efl/751047/reading-next-manager-paunovic-favourite-bowen/" target="_blank">TalkSport</a>. He has been out of work since last November but is now set to replace Mark Bowen, who will revert to director of football.

Paunovic set for Reading post

Juventus will sign Weston McKennie from Schalke on loan, <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1298600442402869249?s=20" target="_blank">Sky Sports Italia</a> report. The USA international will move for an initial €3 million (£2.7m/$3.5m), plus an extra €18m if Juve decide to make the deal a permanent one.

Juventus set to complete McKennie swoop

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 👍✍️🤝🏃‍♂️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SFT?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SFT</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WelcomeLinetty?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WelcomeLinetty</a> <a href="https://t.co/0Pk25XoYE9">pic.twitter.com/0Pk25XoYE9</a> — Torino Football Club (@TorinoFC_1906) <a href="https://twitter.com/TorinoFC_1906/status/1298566464576933888?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 26, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Torino announce Linetty's arrival from Sampdoria

Atletico Madrid defender&nbsp;Caio Henrique is set to complete a move to Monaco - according to <a href="https://as.com/futbol/2020/08/26/primera/1598437996_850279.html?m1=cG9ydGFkYV9wb3J0YWRh&amp;m2=QUNUVUFMSURBRA%3D%3D&amp;m3=Nw%3D%3D&amp;m4=bm9ybWFs&amp;m5=MjA%3D" target="_blank">AS</a>. The 23-year-old will move to Stade Louis II for €8 million, with an extra €2 million to be paid to the French club in add-ons. Henrique will commit to a five-year contract with Monaco, bringing to an end his four-year stay at Wanda Metropolitano.

Atletico's Henrique set to join Monaco 

Tottenham are looking to bring in&nbsp;Matt Doherty&nbsp;from Wolves - according to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/transfer-centre" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. Jose Mourinho wants to add the&nbsp;28-year-old full-back&nbsp;to his defensive ranks ahead of the new season, and he could be available for around £12 million ($16m). Doherty racked up 50 appearances across all competitions for Wolves last season, scoring seven goals.

Tottenham looking to bring in Doherty from Wolves 

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 𝗛𝗘. 𝗜𝗦. 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞. 🤩 Our 2019/20 Player of the Season has returned to Pride Park Stadium on a season-long loan deal from <a href="https://twitter.com/OfficialBHAFC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@OfficialBHAFC</a> ✍️ Welcome back, <a href="https://twitter.com/MatthewClarke96?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MatthewClarke96</a>! 🐏<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DCFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DCFC</a> — Derby County (@dcfcofficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/dcfcofficial/status/1298560822931787777?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 26, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Brighton centre-back Clarke returns to Derby on loan

Strasbourg right-back Mohamed Simakan is the subject of interest from Atalanta - according to <a href="https://www.footmercato.net/a6237611960999035656-monaco-toujours-chaud-pour-mohamed-simakan-latalanta-a-laffut" target="_blank">Foot Mercato</a>. Monaco had been touted as the most likely next destination for the 20-year-old last month, but the Ligue 1 giants baulked at his current employers' €20 million (£18m/$24m) valuation. Atalanta are now ready to swoop in for&nbsp;Simakan, who missed most of the 2019-20 season with a serious knee injury.

Atalanta target Strasbourg defender Simakan

Real Madrid are open to loaning Mariano Diaz out to Benfica - according to <a href="https://www.record.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/real-madrid-disponivel-para-ceder-mariano-diaz-ao-benfica?ref=Benfica_DestaquesPrincipais" target="_blank">Record</a>. The 27-year-old would prefer to remain at Santiago Bernabeu, but the Blancos are ready to consider&nbsp;a formal offer from the Portuguese club. Mariano only featured in five La Liga games for Madrid last season, scoring once.

Madrid open to loaning Mariano out to Benfica 

Everton are set to sign James Rodriguez from Real Madrid, <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11671/12056740/james-rodriguez-everton-close-in-on-real-madrid-midfielder" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a> report. The Colombia international is keen on signing a three-year deal but a transfer deal has yet to be agreed with Los Blancos.

Everton nearing James Rodriguez deal

Jamie Vardy has agreed new terms at Leicester and will pen a deal taking him through until 2023 with the club, <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11712/12056844/jamie-vardy-agrees-new-leicester-city-contract" target="_blank">Sky Sports </a>report. He netted 23 times in the Premier League last season to finish as the division's Golden Boot winner.

Vardy agrees new Leicester deal

Lionel Messi is unlikely to move to Paris Saint-Germain this summer, <a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Article/Transferts-lionel-messi-barcelone-au-psg-un-reve-inaccessible/1164845" target="_blank">L'Equipe</a> reports. His astronomical wage, which is greater than that of Kylian Mbappe and Neymar combined, means that they would have to push UEFA's FFP regulations to stand a chance of the deal being done - or sell one of their jewels, something they do not think is viable.

PSG cannot afford Messi's wages

It may sound strange, but recruiting arguably the greatest player in the history of the game is the wrong move for a club that needs more depth. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/why-messi-is-the-wrong-signing-for-psg/1gabyiukywey1chygc6tyng1k" target="_blank">Robin Bairner looks at why the move is the wrong one for the Parisians.</a>

Why Messi is the wrong signing for PSG

Pep Guardiola has recently held talks with Lionel Messi and would be delighted to be reunited with the wantaway Barcelona star at Manchester City, Goal can reveal. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/guardiola-has-held-messi-talks-and-would-be-delighted-with/1wrfh5dfimu4v1x8fl7kvr700e" target="_blank">Get the full story here...</a>

Guardiola has held Messi talks and would be delighted with blockbuster Man City move for wantaway Barcelona star

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/V%C3%ADdeo?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Vídeo</a> 🎞 Llega Rodrigo Moreno a la clínica para pasar el reconocimiento médico con el <a href="https://twitter.com/LUFC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LUFC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ElTransistorOC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ElTransistorOC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Radioestadio?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Radioestadio</a> <a href="https://t.co/BtsZYaCdU0">pic.twitter.com/BtsZYaCdU0</a> — ONDA DEPORTIVA (@ODValencia) <a href="https://twitter.com/ODValencia/status/1298509532503695360?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 26, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Rodrigo arrives for medical ahead of Leeds move

Ronaldo Koeman told Lionel Messi that his&nbsp;privileges in the squad are over upon his return to Barcelona - according to <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/ronald-koeman-phrase-angered-lionel-22578965" target="_blank">The Mirror</a>. The new Blaugrana boss warned the Argentine that he would have&nbsp;to up his work rate and&nbsp;"do everything" for the good of the team, which prompted an angry reaction from the six-time Ballon d'Or winner. The showdown talks between Koeman and Messi appear to have been the last straw for the 33-year-old, who submitted a transfer request on Tuesday.

Koeman told Messi his privileges are over upon return to Barca

Atletico Madrid are still keen on signing Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette - according to <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/spanish-football/2020/08/26/5f458bae46163fc3218b4578.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>. Los Rojiblancos are reluctant to fork out a large transfer fee&nbsp;in the current market, but are prepared to include Thomas Lemar, Angel Correa&nbsp;or&nbsp;Vitolo in any possible deal for Lacazette. Although Arsenal turned down an offer from Atletico for the Frenchman in January,&nbsp;the La Liga giants are still hopeful of securing his services ahead of the 2020-21 season.

Atletico still chasing Lacazette

Crystal Palace have submitted a £20 million ($26m) bid for Queens Park Rangers&nbsp;midfielder Eberechi Eze - according to <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/aug/25/crystal-palace-set-to-sign-qprs-eberechi-eze-for-195m-and-target-mateta" target="_blank">The Guardian</a>. The Eagles saw a £12m ($16m) bid for the 22-year-old turned down earlier this summer, but are confident of finalising a deal after increased their offer. Eze is now expected to agree personal terms with Palace ahead of the move, which will see him make the step up from the Championship to the Premier League.

Palace submit £20m bid for QPR's Eze

Newcastle are interested in signing Arsenal defender Rob Holding on loan - according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8663935/Newcastle-keen-acquire-Arsenal-defender-Rob-Holding-loan.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>. The Gunners are prepared to let Holding leave if&nbsp;Gabriel's proposed move to Emirates Stadium from Lille goes through as expected. Holding missed most of the 2019-20 campaign through injury, featuring in just eight Premier League games for Arsenal.

Newcastle eager to bring in Holding 

Bayern Munich&nbsp;CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge believes David Alaba will remain with the club.&nbsp; "With the best will I can not imagine that David wants to leave FC Bayern," Rummenigge told Bild via <a href="https://sport.sky.de/fussball/artikel/fc-bayern-transfer-news-karl-heinz-rummenigge-ueber-david-alaba/12056321/34099" target="_top">Sky Germany</a>.&nbsp; "We are very interested in him staying, and I think he too feels at home at Bayern."

Alaba expected to stay at Bayern

Lionel Messi wants to join Manchester City should he seal an exit from Barcelona, according to Esporte reporter <a href="https://twitter.com/marcelobechler/status/1298419935773954048?s=20" target="_blank">Marcelo Bechler</a>.&nbsp; The Argentine has reportedly already talked to manager Pep Guardiola as the duo look to reunite in the Premier League.&nbsp;

Messi wants Man City move

Former&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;president Joan Gaspart insisted Lionel Messi cannot leave the embattled&nbsp;La Liga&nbsp;giants on a free transfer as he hit out at the six-time Ballon d'Or winner. Messi has sensationally told Barca he wants to leave the club, who replaced Quique Setien with Ronald Koeman after they were dethroned by&nbsp;Real Madrid&nbsp;in La Liga and humiliated by&nbsp;Bayern Munich&nbsp;in the&nbsp;Champions League&nbsp;quarter-finals. The 33-year-old's contract runs until June 2021 and&nbsp;is said to have&nbsp;a clause in his deal that&nbsp;allowed&nbsp;him to leave on a free transfer&nbsp;at the end of the 2019-20 campaign. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/messi-cannot-leave-now-former-barca-president-gaspart-says/oghf1a7bahni10yzkf6fw16xc" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Former Barca president rules out Messi exit

Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho has revealed Sir Alex Ferguson told him to sign Dele Alli during his time at Manchester United.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/mourinho-reveals-sir-alex-ferguson-man-utd-advice/t94rhcew0x591tudiyi1qha39" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Ferguson told Mourinho to sign Alli at Man Utd

Valencia&nbsp;have confirmed that the club has reached a deal with&nbsp;Leeds United&nbsp;over the transfer of star striker Rodrigo. Reports have linked the Spanish forward with a&nbsp;€30 million (£27m/$35m) move to Elland Road, with&nbsp;Goal&nbsp;learning on Tuesday that officials from Leeds&nbsp;had flown to&nbsp;Spain&nbsp;to figure out terms of a deal. The forward is&nbsp;one of a number of Valencia stars reportedly told that they will be allowed to leave this summer,&nbsp;with the club already selling Ferran Torres,&nbsp;Dani Parejo and Francis Coquelin in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/valencia-leeds-27m-rodrigo-deal/17wviswnvjpzf1ik8wvr562ye0" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Valencia confirm agreement with Leeds for £27m Rodrigo

Lionel Messi has made contact with Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola and is open to a move to the Etihad, according to <a href="https://theathletic.com/2022232/2020/08/25/messi-asks-to-leave-barcelona-pep-guardiola-man-city/" target="_blank">The Athletic</a>.&nbsp; Despite those talks between the player and coach, City have "strongly distanced&nbsp;themselves" from a move for the 33-year-old.&nbsp;

Messi in talks with Guardiola over City move

Napoli&nbsp;president Aurelio De Laurentiis has deflected questions over the future of defender&nbsp;Kalidou Koulibaly, saying that they should be answered by&nbsp;Manchester United,&nbsp;Manchester City&nbsp;and PSG. Koulibaly has long been linked with a move to a bigger club, with several of Europe's top sides watching the 29-year-old's performances in&nbsp;Italy&nbsp;closely. De Laurentiis was asked again about&nbsp;Koulibaly's future on Tuesday and instead directed the question towards a few of the only sides he believes can afford the&nbsp;Senegal&nbsp;star. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/you-should-ask-man-utd-man-city-or-psg-napoli-president-de/1wh70mir86pis11c806iakpz3l" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Napoli president speaks out over Koulibaly's future

Former Germany international Holger Badstuber has been linked with a move to MLS side Inter Miami, according to <a href="https://www.bild.de/bild-plus/sport/fussball/fussball/vfb-stuttgart-mls-wechsel-beckham-klub-heiss-auf-badstuber-72552728,view=conversionToLogin.bild.html" target="_blank">Bild</a>.&nbsp; The defender currently plays for Stuttgart but was recently dropped to their reserve side with a move away now likely.&nbsp;

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