However, one club that might have to pay a payment for the Barca captain is Man City, which would be interested in a deal worth up to 134 million pounds.
Follow ALL the latest gossip and transfer updates below…
MESSI AND SUAREZ SEEN!
Lionel Messi has been spotted in Barcelona for the first time since he dropped the bomb to leave the Camp Nou.
He captured leaving a place to eat with the most productive friend Luis Suarez, whose long term also remains unresolved.
Images published through El Chiringuito TV reveal that Messi is in a black vehicle while Suarez follows him separately.
This comes after the 33-year-old asked Barca to exercise a clause in his contract that would allow him to leave for nothing with immediate effect.
But the Spanish giants believe the stipulation expired expired on June 10, with the Argentine superstar under contract until the summer of 2021.
The club and the player appear to be in a position to wage a legal war over the clause, and Barcelona estimates that its termination clause of 700 million euros (629 million pounds) remains valid.
MESSI LAST
One legend Lionel Messi would love to see in the Premier League is former Manchester United star Wayne Rooney.
The world cup surprises after the little Argentine made a request for movement to Barcelona.
Manchester City, PSG and Inter Milan are the favorites to point to the superstar.
Speaking to talkSPORT, Rooney is excited by Messi’s perspective on the Prem; maybe it’s just because of his old rival City.
He said: “I know he’s getting old, but he’s a player that no one’s noticed before.
“Messi has it all: he can create goals, score goals, dictate the game and he’s the player of all time.
“He’s one of the players I’m sitting there, watching and impressed.”
RICE AND EASY
Chelsea is still connected to West Ham star Declan Rice.
And a Hammers legend fears, at worst, that the midfielder/central half may move through London.
Speaking to Football Insider, Frank McAvennie said: “The boy will eventually leave, I just hope it’s next year this year.
“He says he loves the fans, so give them to them next year.
“But it also depends on West Ham’s ambition and they have to buy players to live up to their ambition.
“You have to buy players and you’ll need the owners to give David Moyes cash to pass out and the team.
“They want talent. West Ham is a great club, so we’ll have to wait and see.
THE BIG DEAL
United was once linked to a move by Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish.
The midfielder has been strangely excluded from Gareth Southgate’s recent England team, and that can push him to one of the ‘big six’.
United has been connected to the 24-year-old for a long time and, according to talkSPORT, may renew its 75 million pound offer for it.
Grealish had a wonderful season at Villa Park, helping them to descend into the championship.
But now he can take on a new challenge to become a competitive European player and, of course, United can offer him the Champions League.
IN THE LUC OUT
Fiorentina has made the signing of Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira his “absolute priority” this summer, according to him.
The 24-year-old looks left over to the Emirates’ wishes with Mikel Arteta pleased to sell.
The head of the Gunners hopes to move the budget even further by unloading several members of his team.
Now you can see this kitten driven through the sale of the Uruguayan international.
According to Sky Italia, Fiorentina would desperately take him back to Italy.
His inventory remains first in Serie A after his impressive three-year stint at Sampdoria before moving to London in 2018.
He made the impression 71 times for the club and scored four goals before the Gunners rushed.
And La Viola expects a positive reaction as they try to catch up with Arsenal’s ace.
TRANSFER NEWS TOMORROW
Chelsea on Wednesday signed Ben Chilwell from Leicester on a five-year contract.
But it’s not all bad news for the Foxes, after Jamie Vardy put the pen on the role in a new deal with Leicester until 2023.
The new contract will remain the golden boot winner at King Power Stadium until age 36.
Vardy’s contract at King Power Stadium expires in the summer of 2022.
In addition, Dean Henderson has signed a new five-year contract of 120,000 euros consistent with the week to Manchester United.
The agreement has another year.
Meanwhile, Tottenham is last in the signature of Wolves star Matt Doherty for 15 million pounds, to the Telegraph.
And Nuno Espirito Santo is lining Arsenal star Ainsley Maitland-Niles and Valencia’s Thierry Correia as replacements.
Lionel Messi’s father “is already in Manchester to negotiate a transfer,” RAC1 and TyC Sports.
They claim that Jorge Messi has landed in England to talk about the situations of a sensational replacement with Etihad.
Reports are going up that a two-year contract is being made through Messi Sr.
And finally, Leeds is moving through Arsenal’s out parity, Calum Chambers.
TeamTalk claims Marcelo Bielsa is targeting the centre-back after Brighton rejected his £25million bid for Ben White.
MESSY CASE
A prominent sports lawyer has said Lionel Messi could face a FIFA suspension if he leaves Barcelona without resolving his contractual dispute.
Nick De Marco QC told Sky Sports: “If you ended up anywhere, probably the maximum would be in the FIFA Dispute Resolution Chamber because Messi, being Argentinian, would apply FIFA regulations and FIFA has its own set of laws and regulations.
“So it’s unlikely that it’s Spanish law, English law or Swiss law, but it’s FIFA regulations that apply, and they have a commission that can do those things.”
“Ultimately, either party may appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. That’s how these types of disorders are treated.
“One possibility, and it’s not what I’m advising anyone, is for a player to just retire and say, “They let me out, so I’m leaving.”
“The threat to this strategy is that, FIFA generally allows registration to move with the player, if the club then makes a claim and succeeds, not only is the player responsible for [paying] damages, but it is also very likely that he will be expelled under the reign of FIFA for several months and the new club that synthesizes it has an embargo of signings.
“It’s a high-threat strategy that, unless you’re sure the player is right, it’s not a threat you’d take on.
‘IT’S DONE’
Man City enthusiasts are sure they’ll point out to Lionel Messi after his boyfriend Sergio Aguero gets rid of the number 10 on his Instagram account.
The city’s star forward dropped the number on his social media profile, indicating that Messi, who also wears the number 10 shirt, may be on his way to Etihad.
The two players play in combination for Argentina.
And the resolution announced by Aguero has led some to have Messi meet with Pep Guardiola before the October deadline.
One fan tweeted: ‘Sergio Aguero has replaced his Instagram username from ‘ kunaguero10 ‘a’ kunaguero’.
“Oh, my God, I can’t see my eyes right now.”
Another said: “Sergio Aguero has deleted 10 from his Instagram user, it is true that he is happening.”
Oh, my God, I can’t see my eyes right now pic.twitter.com/sLwXyGVMyH
Taha (@JesusRoIe) 26 August 2020
OFFER MADE
Dean Henderson has signed a new five-year contract with Manchester United for 120,000 euros per week.
The agreement has another year.
One United player said: “Manchester United is extremely happy to announce that Dean Henderson has signed a new contract, which will keep him at the club until June 2025, with the option of extending it for a year.
Henderson, who joined the England national team for upcoming international matches in September, is a product of United’s academy and has been at the club since he was 14.
“The goalkeeper kept thirteen blanks in the Premier League last season, the third-highest in the division, and nominated for the Premier League Young Player of the Season award.”
A MATTER OF TIME
Tottenham will sign Wolves star Matt Doherty for 15 million pounds, according to reports.
And Nuno Espirito Santo is lining Arsenal star Ainsley Maitland-Niles and Valencia’s Thierry Correia as replacements.
Spurs are reportedly in favor of a new right-back that allows Serge Aurier to leave if an appropriate offer arrives.
E Ireland Doherty is Jose Mourinho’s number one target for the position, according to the Telegraph.
The wolves are going to sign Maitland-Niles in Doherty’s position on a 20 million pound contract with Arsenal.
However, although he still has three years left on his current contract with Emirates, one of Arsenal’s brightest young talents has made it clear that he is interested in moving to Molineux.
CAL COULD BE ME.
Leeds for Arsenal is expected to mark Calum Chambers.
TeamTalk claims that Marcelo Bielsa is the central defender after Brighton turned down his 25 million pound offer for Ben White.
SunSport understands that the former Leeds loan will leave the Seagulls this summer.
And that means Chambers, 25, has the winner’s spotlight with the name of champion Bielsa.
The former Southampton player, who can also play as a right-back, played 14 times in the Premier League last season due to an injury he suffered in a 2–1 loss to Chelsea.
And Chambers went on sale for just 12 million pounds after being informed that he was not part of Mikel Arteta’s plans for this quarter.
AJAX ATTACK
Ajax showed interest in Luis Suarez’s move after Ronald Koeman ordered the striker to leave in a one-minute phone call.
The 33-year-old Uruguayan striker is about a new club, as he looks like he’s going to be a victim of Barcelona Nou-look.
Koeman replaced Quique Setien last week and wasted no time in his restructuring.
And Ajax is a resolution to re-sign his former striker.
Following reports of a 13.5 million pound offer, football director Marc Overmars, who spent four years as a player at Barca, told Sport that his team would do everything possible.
But he is convinced that an agreement will be reached.
Overmars said: “The chances of Luis Suarez joining us are low. We’re trying, but it’s hard.”
GUNNER GO?
Fulham is reportedly willing to hire Arsenal’s game creator, Emile Smith Rowe, on loan.
According to mirror, the Cottagers are ahead of taking the 20-year-old for the 2020/21 season.
The Gunners have already turned down a for Monaco for the midfielder.
Mikel Arteta is understood to be a fan of the player, but it remains to be seen whether he will be allowed to depart the Emirates for a third loan spell away.
OLD COVERS
Deon Henderson has reportedly signed a new six-year contract with Manchester United.
Sky Sports claimed the goalkeeper would earn 120,000 euros a week at Old Trafford.
Henderson will be allowed to go on loan while looking to compete with David De Gea for the number one shirt.
The 23-year-old has spent the few seasons on loan at Sheffield United.
GO ETI-MAD
Lionel Messi’s father “is already in Manchester to negotiate a transfer,” according to surprising reports.
The wonderful 33-year-old Barcelonanist is about to leave the club of his training years after almost 20 years after a fight in the primaries with the hierarchy.
Manchester City is the 5/2 to land the Argentine if he leaves, locating Pep Guardiola.
And according to RAC1 and TyC Sports, Jorge Messi has landed in England to talk about the situations of a sensational change of Etihad.
Reports are going up that a two-year contract is being made through Messi Sr.
However, it is still unclear whether a transfer fee would need to be paid.
THERE IS NO MESSAGE IN
Lionel Messi to leave Barcelona on the loose has reportedly taken a hit.
ESPN says the 33-year-old has consulted with specialists to see if he can let the Blaugrana loose this summer.
However, all the specialists told him that this was not possible.
They claim that Man City values the six-time Ballon d’Or winner worth up to 134 million pounds.
Barcelona would be interested in Eric García and Angelino, it is possible that there will be an exchange between the two clubs.
BLUE MOON
Ben Chilwell expressed his opinion by joining Frank Lampard’s assignment at Stamford Bridge.
Speaking to the club’s website, he said: “I’m very happy to sign for Chelsea at this exciting time for the club.”
“I look forward to being part of this young, dynamic team led by Frank Lampard as we defy honors next season.
“I can’t wait to get there and I hope we don’t stop at the game in front of Chelsea enthusiasts at Stamford Bridge.”
BEN’S A BLUE
Chelsea are signed by Ben Chilwell from Leicester on a five-year contract.
– Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) 26 August 2020
MAGUIRE RETIREMENT
Harry Maguire has secured a completely new trial after a successful appeal opposed to the conviction for corruption, annoyance and resistance to the arrest he won in Greece.
One from Man Utd said: “An appeal opposed to yesterday’s verdict was filed this morning through Harry’s legal team.
“According to the Greek judicial procedure, the filing of an appeal extinguishes the court’s verdict and overturns the conviction.
“The appeal has been accepted and will result in a full retrial before a higher court.
“This is that Harry has no history of criminals and is presumed to be back without guilt until proven otherwise.
“As a result, it is not subject to any foreign restrictions”.
ALL OR NOTHING
Jose Mourinho has revealed that Sir Alex Ferguson had suggested that he point dele Alli to his term at the helm of Manchester United.
The Tottenham technician made the revelation by addressing President Daniel Levy in the Spurs’ Amazon Prime documentary “Everything or Nothing”.
Speaking of Alli, the former Red Devils coach told Levy: “I’ve already told Dele very directly that he doesn’t have a good education, he’s not a smart coach.
“I say crisis, but I say Harry Kane, Harry Kane is a very intelligent coach.
“Sir Alex Ferguson has given me a recommendation in two and a half years: Buy Dele Alli.
“This guy, with that mindset, plays, the aggression he has in mind. This guy’s the Manchester United player. Buy Dele Alli.”
IT WILL BE ALL WHITE – EXCLUSIVE
Brighton looks ready to win the war to keep defender Ben White at the club.
The defender has been the main issue of interest for Premier League clubs after a season on loan at Leeds in the league.
Leeds desperately sought Out White, 22, to return next season, but his most sensible offer of 25 million pounds was rejected.
As Sunsport revealed, Brighton was willing not to sell White to yorkshire as they believed Marcelo Bielsa’s look would be a Rival in the Premier League in terms of a league position.
Brighton would have been willing to sell White for between 25 and 30 million pounds, as that would have been an offer they could refuse.
But Liverpool, like Chelsea and Manchester United, who have also expressed interest, were unsafe and made no sense to respect the valuation.
MARCS SET GO
Marc Jurado of Barcelona travelled to England to finish his at Manchester United.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is expected to move to the 16-year-old right-back for a 1.5 million pound movement.
Jury shared one of their gates before the flight to Manchester on Wednesday.
Alongside the image, the teenage girl wrote, “A new dream is coming.”
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“Messi? Messi! Is Messi leaving? Montse Muñoz, 59, told Sunsport. It’s not Messi who’s leaving, he’s the club president. What about new boss Ronald Koeman? I’d expect you to take better care of him. What are you thinking? I’m very angry.
But others opposed his star man, his talisman.
“Barcelona owes a lot, a lot to Messi Messi, owes Barcelona a lot more,” José García, 75, told Sunsport.
“I’m glad you’re leaving. Happy. There’s an organization here that’s made “money, money, money, ” a lot of money. But they don’t play for it!
A TOTAL MESSAGE
Barcelona enthusiasts are divided over Lionel Messi’s resolve to submit an application.
Shortly after the News of Camp Nou on this fax – a “burofax”, a Spanish legal document – the enthusiasts began to gather outdoors to sing: “Messi, Messi, Messi”.
Over and over again. Another demonstration is tonight.
Today, the mood was turning angry…
SCRUM ‘N HAVE ONCE
World Rugby has presented a new role to Lionel Messi.
A half scrum maybe? Or a play number 10?
– World Rugby (@WorldRugby) 26 August 2020
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