The Barcelona captain also intends that his 625 million pound release clause will not apply this year to his contract, making him a flexible agent.
Follow ALL the latest gossip and transfer updates below…
OFFER MADE
Tottenham has shown the arrival of Matt Doherty from the Wolves.
The side has signed an agreement until 2024 and will wear the club’s Number 2 shirt.
– Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) 30 August 2020
BEHIND BARC
Lionel Messi would have been presented to today’s trials because he no longer considers himself a Barcelona player.
Journalist Marcelo Bechler wrote: “Messi understands that it is no longer a Barcelona and has already communicated it to the club.”
Messi has filed an application to leave the club with a FREE this summer.
But the club believes the clause in his contract has expired, meaning he is under contract for one year.
WHAT A DISASTER
Lionel Messi did NOT show up today to the coronavirus tests of Barcelona, according to El Chiringuito TV.
The six-time Golden Balloner winner is tasked with forcing his departure from the club after submitting his application.
He remained on a contract at the Camp Nou until 2021, and the bosses would have expected him to pass PCR tests before tomorrow’s training.
Great war between the club and the existing player …
AL IS THAT
Everton is about to secure the Napoli Allan midfielder for an initial 22 million pounds plus add-ons.
The Toffees coach, Carlo Ancelotti, will make the Brazilian his permanent signing of the summer.
The Italian coach has already reached a flexible agreement for the marseille Niels Nkounkou defence.
But this will be your first big problem of what may be a busy month while remodeling your Goodison Park team.
Allan, 29, is expected to go through a medical examination before joining the Mersysiders after rejecting transfers to Atletico Madrid and Borussia Dortmund.
GET MESSI
Lionel Messi’s transfer of 1.4 million pounds to Manchester City has arrived, after rejecting coronavirus tests in Barcelona.
And the head of the city, Pep Guardiola, is now in a position to signal his new deal with Etihad after being close to the ballon d’orle winner.
Messi’s resolve to reject the Covid-19 tests, according to the Spanish newspaper Marca, means that it will not be available for pre-season education at Camp Nou.
Barca’s leaders are in a position to call when it comes to leaving to keep their Argentine talisman.
ALL THE PEOPLE OF DAK
Manchester United are looking at attempting another raid on Red Bull Salzburg after being unsuccessful in trying to sign Erling Haaland over the winter.
The Red Devils are striker Patson Daka, who scored two goals in the Austrians’ 2-2 draw with Liverpool last week.
The Zambian, who has scored 24 goals in 31 league games, would have a rating of at least 20 million pounds if he moved.
AUBA AND IN
Mikel Arteta who thought Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang had been “convinced to stay” with Arsenal.
He then added: “My task is to verify to convince him that he is in the right position at the right time,” Arteta told BBC Radio Five Live.
“I think they gave us that and then we have to do the documents and it takes a little time.”
Exclusive
LIVERPOOL is in a position to bid for speed star Ismaila Sarr and adjust to Watford’s 40 million pound selling price, writes Alan Nixon.
Sarr of 22-year-old Senegal is now the wisest of Liverpool’s hit list, as he can play two roles in the attack, either as a side or in the middle.
This gives him credit for his favorite, the ace of the Spanish Wolves, Adama Traoré, who is a round-trip end.
In the most sensible part of that, Sarr would be more willing to wait for a normal start at Anfield, while Traoré, 24, wanted more playing time.
Watford is in a position to sell and informed the Reds of the value a month ago, as we have revealed. Now Jurgen Klopp’s play team is getting serious.
An old mess
Lionel Messi has intensified his dispute with Barcelona by refusing today to attend covid’s PCR tests, he reports.
Mundo Deportivo and El Larguero (via Guillem Balague) that Messi now considers himself a lazy agent and that reaching the cadters in Barca would undermine his legal position.
Mundo Deportivo added that Messi will also skip Ronald Koeman’s first day of education tomorrow.
The Barcelona captain would think that his 625 million euro termination clause does apply in the last year of his contract and that by sending a burofax to the club on Tuesday, he had been freed from any legal liability with the club.
However, Barca sent Messi a burofax, indicating that he is still under contract and that they expected him to attend all the club’s talks if necessary.
Messi will not go to the team’s PCR control on Sunday, as that would go against his interpretation of the contract: that he is on the loose https://t.co/passx9owFcnC
– Guillem Balague (@GuillemBalague) 29 August 2020
GOOD MORNING FOOTBALL FANS
Lionel Messi’s long career continues to grab the headlines and more debate has been made about an incredible move to Manchester City.
According to the Telegraph, Barcelona leaders “expect” the Argentine to rise up with Pep Guardiola.
Man City is in a position to break their piggy bank to lure them to the Etihad.
It has been reported how Messi and Guardiola were in touch.
He reportedly told his former coach that the Spaniard could win two more Gold Balls.
SunSport has exclusively revealed how Liverpool was ready to make a 40 million pound move by Watford’s Ismaila Sarr.
Sarr, 22, is now the wisest of his hit list because he can play two roles in the attack, either as a side or in the middle.
Manchester United, however, is in a position to enter the movement market, as it targets Donny van de Beek from Ajax.
The club is comparing a play by Red Bull Salzburg striker Patson Daka.
On the other hand, SunSport tells how Aston Villa and Fulham are struggling to point out Ollie Watkins of Brentford.
The Midlands side are leading the charge for the striker and are prepared to offer him £70,000-a-week.
Keeper Emiliano Martinez is also wanted by Aston Villa in a £10million move.
But Arsenal will ask for at least double that if they are tempted to make money.
PEP ON THE MESSI STAGE
Lionel Messi has reportedly told Pep Guardiola that he believes he can win the two Golden Balls by joining his former boss at Manchester City.
The Barcelona superstar had a verbal phone exchange with the town coach, according to Spanish football specialist Cristóbal Soria.
In the “El Chiringuito de Jugones” display, Soria said: “Last Tuesday, once Messi left Barcelona, his first idea was Manchester City and communicated it to Guardiola.
“The call happened, and Messi said to Pep: ‘I want to win the next two Ballon d’Or awards, and I can only do that with you.’”
THE DON
Manchester United is “monitoring” Donny van de Beek of Ajax.
The midfielder ruled out of the team today and coach Erik ten Hag proved there were “news” related to his future.
And now journalist Simon Peach believes the Red Devils are in a position to move.
He wrote on Twitter: “mufc monitoring Donny van de Beek situation. Unlike some speculation this summer, this isn’t complete cloud cuckoo land.”
THE NEW MESSI-AH IN TOWN?
Big news emerges from the Telegraph, as they say Barcelona’s leaders expect Lionel Messi to join Manchester City this summer.
The Argentine’s long career has been the subject of the moving window after submitting an application.
And in the news, the Catalan aspect is to live without its captain.
They write how the City pays a lot of cash to point out without the possibility of Messi leaving with a loose handover.
Pep Guardiola spent last week in Barcelona and is now quarantined.
AUBA LA LUNA
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta believes Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will sign a new contract.
The striker made the enthusiasts guess when asked after scoring the Community Shield victory.
But the Asturian remained positive at the conclusion of a lucrative 250,000 euros consistent with the week.
He said: “Great matches, moments, players.
“He responded very well to that kind of pressure. He was in the FA Cup final and the same today.
When asked about his new contract, he said, “We’re close.”
SERG FORWARD
Manchester United is a movement for Real Madrid out parsing Sergio Reguilon, according to reports.
The Spanish left-back is on the loose to leave the Bernabéu this summer after a season loan to Sevilla, where he helped Julen Lopetegui achieve Europa League glory.
Brand reports that United is in a position to take advantage of Reguilon’s situation.
Sit Ferland Mendy and Marcelo in the hierarchy of coach Zinedine Zidane.
TO BE KNOWN
Aston Villa would line up 10 million pounds for Arsenal archer Emi Martinez.
Martinez shone with Bernd Leno’s absence at the end of last season, but the German is expected to regain his number one position once he has compatibility and is allowed to leave.
The Independent reports that Villa will be offered after the loan of Pepe Reina and with Tom Heaton ended still returning from a knee injury.
But the Gunners allegedly gave a 20 million-pound slap to Martinez, who played in today’s Community Shield victory.
SOMETHING PREPARING
Newcastle would be Liverpool’s young man, Rhian Brewster.
The Magpies first saw Gunners’ ace, Ainsley Maitland-Niles, but changed their minds after being discouraged by his 25 million pound request, The Telegraph reports.
Brewster, 20, played on loan at Swansea at the end of last season.
On the Community Shield bench, you may be kept in Anfield through Jurgen Klopp.
HUDD EVERYTHING
Manchester United fires goalkeeper Joel Pereira.
The 24-year-old will register at Huddersfield on loan for the 2020/21 campaign.
v Manchester United (@ManUtd) 29 August 2020
Stolen
Leeds United is about to alert Freiburgian defender Robin Koch.
The whites sue the German foreigner for 20 million pounds, while Marcelo Bielsa targets his team before his return to the Premier League.
Several clubs, Tottenham, Newcastle, Lazio and RB Leipzig, have been given an interest in the 24-year-old player.
But for Football Insider, Koch has agreed to a “long-term contract” on Elland Road.
ATLETICOUP
Atletico Madrid will point out Barcelona outing company Luis Suarez, according to reports.
Despite scoring 21 goals last season, new coach Ronald Koeman told uruguayan that he is not part of his plans at the Camp Nou.
This has led several to look admiringly at the 33-year-old player, adding Juventus.
But for Tancredi Palmieri, Atletico Madrid hopes to secure him in the position of former Chelsea forward diego Costa.
Come on, MAIT!
Newcastle sought to point to Ainsley Maitland-Niles, but was discouraged by a value of 25 million pounds.
According to the Telegraph, Steve Bruce’s team is also Liverpool striker Rhian Brewster.
Bruce justifies spending 25 million pounds to point to Maitland-Niles when his summer budget is between 30 and 35 million pounds.
The Gunners star made 20 Premier League appearances in the season.
PS-GEE
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will be at Paris Saint-Germain with Pep Guardiola as coach next year, to Fabrice Pancrate.
Barcelona star Messi, 33, surprised world football by saying he wanted to leave last week.
Pancrates told Le Parisien: “I’ll tell you what I think … Manchester is ugly, it’s gray, it’s raining.
“There are many things that make me say that Messi is going to Paris.
“And Ronaldo will sign for him in 2021. And so is Guardiola.”
YOU WANT SOMETHING?
Abdoulaye Doucoure has rejected donations from Wolves and Fulham, while The Watford star is willing to move to Everton, reportedly.
The Toffees chased the 27-year-old French star last summer and failed to reach an agreement on the line.
A year later, they are expected to get interested after missing Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg in Tottenham.
Everton, who also needs James Rodriguez and Allan, beat the Wolves, Fulham and Hertha Berlin to the Hornets star.
Doucoure is likely to leave Vicarage Road this summer after Watford’s descent.
But for the former under-21 star in France, there’s a position he should be in, Goodison Park, according to reports in France.
THREE PER CROWD
Chelsea can still make THREE more signings this summer despite their huge spending.
The Blues have already bought this window from Ben Chilwell (50 million pounds), Timo Werner (48 million pounds) and Hakim Ziyech (36 million pounds).
The Thiago Silva and Malang Sarr power plants arrived in loose transfers.
Although he has already overcompensated last summer’s movement ban, Frank Lampard hopes to attract THREE new faces.
Kai Havertz is the first target, Bayer Leverkusen’s million-pound star expected to be shown at Stamford Bridge shortly.
BAL IN YOUR YARD
Guillem Balague has added a call to the list of clubs that could point to Lionel Messi – Juventus.
As Man City is unwilling to pay a moving window of more than a hundred million pounds, he says the Juve’s chances of signing the six-time Ballon d’Or winner have increased.
However, he said that he was very unlikely to move to Turin.
– Guillem Balague (@GuillemBalague) 29 August 2020
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