And, after the coach and the player spoke for 3 hours in a recent phone call, a Spanish journalist now revealed what Messi had told his former coach.
In news, Liverpool is looking at a young striker and Manchester United has rekindled interest in a Dutch star.
This is the latest news in our Rumor Mill!
Pep throws himself into Barca as Messi makes a big claim
Pep Guardiola will have to be quarantined for two weeks before the new season after the coach was seen in Barcelona amid ongoing talks with Lionel Messi.
Messi is reportedly about to accept non-public terms with Manchester City, which could generate only 1.4 million pounds (A$2.54 million) a week.
A major turning point in Messi’s long term looms, and it is unclear whether the Argentine superstar will run for a COVID-19 check commissioned through the club in Barcelona on Sunday (local time).
Reports from Spain state that Messi has informed the club that he will accept the check, nor will he begin pre-season education with new coach Ronald Koeman.
This would increase already significant pressure on Barcelona to reach a deal, with City still leading the race for his signing.
Guardiola photographed after dinner in a popular place to eat in Barcelona:
Today in Kao Dimsum #weloveuguardiolafamily Friends – Family
A shared publication through KAO Group (@grupokao) on August 28, 2020 at 3:22 pm PDT
The news comes after Spanish football specialist Cristóbal Soria said he had important points about Messi’s three-hour phone call with Pep Guardiola, which led Messi’s Barcelona to a wonderful good fortune for four years as a coach at the club.
At the El Chiringuito de Jugones exhibition, Soria said: “Last Tuesday, once Messi left Barcelona, his first idea was Manchester City and communicated with Guardiola.
The call-in took a stand and Messi told Pep, “I need to win the next two Golden Balls, and I can do it with you.”
Reds in a position to poach Sarr
Liverpool would be willing to adjust to Watford’s 40 million pounds by Ismaila Sarr, according to The Sun.
Sarr, from 22, senegal is highly sought after for his versatility in attack, as an open player or in the middle.
His possible arrival can lead the young Striker of the Reds Rhian Brewster, 20, to leave Anfield.
Sheffield United and Crystal Palace are said to be very interested in the young striker, who will be loaned off by the crusade, but could be sold to increase the budget for Sarr’s signature.
Brewster missed their penalty in the FA Community Cup penalty shootout, Liverpool dropped the trophy for the time of the consecutive season on penalties.
Arsenal captain punishes Reds with a ripped penalty
Man Utd takes a look at Van de Beek
Reports from Holland that Dutch midfielder Donny van de Beek is a finalist in an Ajax outing.
Van de Beek ruled in the friendly of the opposing team to Eintracht Frankfurt overnight, and coach Erik ten Hag said there were “developments” related to the future of the talented youngster.
Manchester United, one of the many great clubs interested in the player, alongside Tottenham and Real Madrid.
Football veteran Simon Peach believes the Red Devils remain in the race.
He wrote on Twitter: “Mufc is following the stage of Donny van de Beek. Contrary to some hypotheses this summer, this is a land of cuckoo clouds.”
Its value is expected to be around 40 million pounds.
#MUFC’s tracking Donny van de Beek’s situation. Contrary to some hypotheses this summer, this is a land of full cuckoo clouds
Subscribe to our Fox Sports newsletters
By registering, you agree to our terms of use, our privacy and our privacy notice.
Success!