Meanwhile, Luis Suárez, Barca’s teammate, is expected to sign up for Juventus, where he will play alongside Giorgio Chiellini, a victim of Uruguayan attack at the 2014 World Cup.
And James Rodriguez is the last in a surprise move to Everton with the Colombian in Merseyside for a medical examination.
Get all the news, updates and gossip about transfers here…
LUK OUT
Luka Modric says Barcelona would have been there if Lionel Messi had left.
The real Croatian star of Madrid compared to the one that in the past discussed the Argentine’s departure with the moment Cristiano Ronaldo left Los Blancos for Juventus in 2018.
He told AFP before Messi’s announcement: “It would be a huge loss, like when Cristiano left.
“But you can’t think of the past. It’s football and that’s it.
“If that happens, it will be a massive loss to the prestige of the league. But we have to move on. The other players will be the stars.”
“When Christian left, the same thing happened; Real Madrid’s life went through it and it will be the same for Barcelona and LaLiga Messi.”
‘NEVER’
Lionel Messi has made it clear that he will never have brought legal action against Barcelona.
The club appears to have won their war of words over his release clause, prompting Messi to agree to keep his 12-month contract.
And he told Goal: “There is some other way and what to go to trial.
“I would never go to the court opposite to Barça, it is the club I love, which has given me everything since my arrival.
“This is the myArray club I made my here.
“Barca gave me everything and I gave it my all.I know it happened to me to sue Barca.
MORE MESSI
This is what Lionel Messi said about his movement clause, which has been the subject of legal threats.
He told Goal, “I have an idea and I was sure I was on the loose to leave, the president said that by the end of the season I could make a decision about whether or not I would stay.”
“Now they’re clinging to that I didn’t say it until June 10, when it turns out that on June 10 we were competing for La Liga in the midst of this lousy coronavirus and that disease has replaced the entire season.
And that’s why I’m going to continue in the club.
“Now I’m still at the club because the president told me that the only way out is to pay the 630 million pound clause, and that’s impossible.”
IT’S OFFICIAL.
Lionel Messi stays in Barcelona.
But he’s NOT happy.
The striker told Goal, “I wasn’t satisfied and I looked to leave.
“I have been allowed to do this in any case and will remain at the club to enter a legal dispute.”
“Control of the bar run club is a disaster.”
DEMORA BARCA
Although we already knew the basics of Lionel Messi’s upcoming announcement, he was delayed.
Officially we’re going to get to know the news at five o’clock in the afternoon.
Stay tuned…
Break
He stays, as they say in Spain … Messi stays!
The blue-rated striker told Goal that he would move to the court with his club.
With the Catalans saying it’s their way right now, apart from a rival who contributes 630 million pounds he’s holding at Camp Nou.
DECISION MESSI ENTRY
We’re expecting a public announcement about Lionel Messi’s long term anytime now…
Watch this place!
THE HOUSE OF ROME
Chris Smalling is about to seal 18 million pounds from Manchester United to Rome.
United were not easy for the defender, with 20 million pounds, but he would probably settle for the 18 million pounds plus bonuses, according to Sky Sports Italia.
The deal did not appear to be approved anywhere because the Italian company was only willing to pay 15 million pounds, which United rejected.
Roma were willing to retain Smalling after his impressive one-year period with the club.
The 30-year-old revealed that he was devastated to leave Rome and willing to settle for a pay cut to make the deal come true.
In a moving post on his Instagram page, Smalling said, “I’m discouraged from finishing what we started this season.”
Sincerely
Frank Lampard is ready to continue his summer spending as he marks a new goalkeeper and a new defensive midfielder.
The head of the Blues has already welcomed Hakim Ziyech, 27, Timo Werner, 24, Ben Chilwell, 23, Thiago Silva, 35 and Malang Sarr, 21, into his squadron.
But he is expected to move his moving business beyond two hundred million pounds when he completes a record contract with the club for 21-year-old Kai Havertz.
The game maker has left his German team in the League of Nations to complete the final stages of his 90 million pound play.
But according to The Telegraph, Lampard remains a goal scorer and defensive midfielder.
SunSport has revealed that Kepa Arrizabalaga under fire will fight for his position at Stamford Bridge, but that would possibly not prevent the club from competing.
Rennes goalkeeper Edouard Mendy and West Ham’s Declan Rice are understood to be on Chelsea’s radar.
RED SERG
Manchester United would probably have to settle for signing Sergio Reguilón on loan from Real Madrid despite a bid of 27 million pounds for him.
Despite the interest of Tottenham, Paris-Saint Germain, Napoli and Juventus, United would be the team that would have submitted an offer.
The offer of 27 million pounds was made this week, however, they can only land the star for 12 months at first.
Reguilon remains hired until 2023 and highly qualified by the leaders of the Bernabéu club after crossing the club’s quarry.
And while Zidane would possibly be pleased to sell to raise funds for the move, Madrid’s most sensible managers can also lend it only instead, Sport says.
The defender is in a position to spend another year at Sevilla and hopes that a replacement of the coach before the expiration of his contract can give him a long-term opportunity at Real Madrid.
UPDATE MESSI
Lionel Messi has refused to have his contract with Barcelona include a clause of 624 million pounds while seeking to leave for a loose handover.
An English translation of the reading reads as follows:
– barcacentre (@barcacentre) September 2020
BAY AND GREAT
Thiago has confessed that ‘Bayern is my home’ despite his imminent move in the middle of the confrontation between Manchester United and Liverpool.
The midfielder enters the final year of his contract, with Bayern in a position to make money at the Spaniard valued at 27 million pounds.
Liverpool at the helm to point him out, with United pronouncing the signalling of Donny van de Beek of Ajax.
But despite the hypothesis linking Thiago to an outing of Bayern, he continues to target his current club and the Spanish League of Nations crusade.
He told the ZDF: “I only think about the game opposing Ukraine.Then let’s see.
“Bayern is my home and I am pleased to be there.”
Goodbye GEORG
Georginio Wijnaldum has refused to dismiss a transfer to Barcelona amid a developing hypothesis about his possible departure from Liverpool.
The Dutch foreigner has less than a year of contract with the Reds and could put aside a loose move next summer.
The 29-year-old is said to have reached a three-year deal to sign for the Spanish giants, who expect to pay Liverpool around $18 million.
Wijnaldum embarked on a project with the Netherlands where he broke the silence for the first time about his future.
He said: “These are just rumors. I can’t say anything right now.
Wijnaldum, whom Barça replaced Ivan Rakitic, even joked with the media after being asked if he could be a key star for the Catalans.
He added: “I think you were going to ask me if it could be just a component of the Dutch team. If you ask me about ‘Orange’, I can answer.
LU BEAUTY
Barcelona striker Luis Suarez has agreed to sign for Juventus, according to Guillem Balague.
The old lady may get it for a small fee, or even a loose play if she negotiates her departure from the Catalan club.
Suarez has one to sign his contract at Camp Nou.
The 33-year-old will now sign for former rival Cristiano Ronaldo in Turin.
OFFER MADE
Nottingham Forest has the signing of Spanish striker Miguel Ángel Guerrero from Olympiacos.
– Nottingham Forest FC (@NFFC) September 2020
BARC FOR MORE
Lionel Messi would have recorded a confirmation that he will remain at Barcelona for one more season.
The 33-year-old received a £ 623 million contract to sign for Manchester City after requesting a transfer.
But Sphera Sports affirms that the Argentine has to see his contract at the Camp Nou.
Messi’s father, who is his agent, traveled to Spain this week to chat face-to-face with the club’s leaders.
Jorge first showed Thursday that the 33-year-old contemplates staying.
When asked if Messi would not leave a possibility, he replied, “Yes.”
CAL COULD BE ME.
Aston Villa has had an offer of £15 million for Callum Wilson rejected through Bournemouth.
Cherries hopes to sell the 28-year-old England forward this summer after relegation, but he is worth more than 20 million pounds.
It remains to be noted whether Villa will return with a higher offer, when Newcastle is reportedly also interested.
Bournemouth has already sold Nathan Ake to Manchester City for one million pounds and Aaron Ramsdale to Sheffield United for 18.5 million pounds.
Those outings have eased the desire to sell, however, Wilson and compatriot Josh King will likely follow Ake and Ramsdale through the exit door in this moving window.
Wilson, who has 4 caps for his country, still has 3 years on his $ 100,000 a week contract with Cherries.
OFFER MADE
West Brom signed Cedric Kipre on a four-year contract.
We are very happy to welcome defender Cedric Kipré to The Hawthorns with a four-year contract ✍️ pic.twitter.com/BLIPR6HwiE
– West Bromwich Albion (@WBA) September 2020
NO MESSAGE
Lionel Messi’s long career in Barcelona dominates the cover of the Spanish newspaper Sport.
Can the Argentine star remain at Camp Nou for the last year of his contract?
HAVE TO GO
Kai Havertz left the German field to complete his transfer to Chelsea, reportedly.
The 21-year-old, an unused substitute, as Joachim Low’s look tied 1-1 with Spain last night.
But Die Mannschaft has some other game opposed to Switzerland on Sunday, Havertz left education to travel to London and point to Chelsea.
According to David Ornstein, Havertz has not yet gone through his medical examination before joining Frank Lampard’s appearance; an announcement is expected shortly.
DO SOMETHING OF THAT
Chelsea collected 143 million pounds for the signing of Eden Hazard to Real Madrid.
The Belgian midfielder signed a five-year contract with the Spanish giants in the summer after seven years in West London.
But the 29-year-old was unable to soften the Bernabéu as many expected, as he suffered injuries and fitness problems.
But Chelsea may not be bothered as they will reap around £ 150m from the deal, expertly negotiated through director Marina Granovskaia.
According to Voetball, Chelsea gained 36 million pounds in advance when Hazard joined the Royal Year.
This year they will get 50 million more pounds and in 2021 57 million more pounds will be poured into the coffers of Stamford Bridge.
OH MY CANE
Break
James Rodriguez photographed arriving at his doctor at Everton.
The 29-year-old is expected to join Carlo Ancelotti’s squad on a three-year contract with Real Madrid.
It is believed that the Spaniard has accepted a payment of 22 million pounds for the Colombian.
Rodriguez will go through a medical examination before Everton verifies the move.
She saw him in Merseyside this morning after having dinner last night at Willian and David Luiz’s London restaurant.
The Colombian star is expected to meet Carlo Ancelotti for the third time in his career.
BEHIND BARC
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has been accused of corruption by the Catalan police, according to reports.
The head of Camp Nou at the center of the club’s war with savage striker Lionel Messi.
According to the Spanish medium El Mundo, allegations of corruption have been made to the club.
The fees refer to the fact that Barcelona hired the social media company I3 Ventures to monitor their business.
The Catalan police have presented a report with the sentence handed down on the investigation of the case, which led to “possible economic crimes.”
It is reported that the Spanish aspect paid up to six hundred% more than the same previous fees for the company’s services.
Bartomeu accused of making non-public monetary gains in the Barcagate case.
TOR BLIMEY
Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano has made an inventory of Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira’s long career as he approaches his return to Italy.
Turin and Fiorentina are said to be willing to sign, amid reports that it could be used as a component of an industry for Amadou Diawara of Rome.
However, Romano silenced rumors by responding to a fan on Twitter who asked him about the latest news about Torreira.
He said: “Fiorentina and Turin are in talks with Arsenal for Torreira.Lucas is willing to go back to Italy.”
“I never had a discussion for a trade with Diawara (Arsenal are interested).
BAK YOU GO
AC Milan is betting on the signing of Chelsea midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko.
The 26-year-old was inspired by Italy two seasons ago on loan for a year at San Siro.
And despite 23 games conceded by Monaco last season, Chelsea manager Frank Lampard is still willing to replace the midfielders.
According to Gianluca Dimarzio, Milan are going to sign Bakayoko.
Milan is understood to be pushing for an initial loan in order to sign Bakayoko for around £ 20m thereafter.
SunSport understands that Italians count on Chelsea for a commitment of around 15 million pounds for the flop to approve its inflated payroll.
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