The Barcelona captain is also understood to believe that his whopping £625m release clause does not apply in this year of his contract, therefore making him a free agent.
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LIVERPOOL is in a position to bid for speed star Ismaila Sarr, and fit into Watford’s 40 million pound sale price, writes Alan Nixon.
Sarr, from 22, of Senegal is now in the wisest list of Liverpool winnings, 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 did apply in the last year of his contract and that by sending a burofax to the club on Tuesday, he had been relieved of any legal responsibility with the club.
However, Barca sent Messi a burofax indicating that he is still under contract and that they expected him to attend all club meetings 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 market of movements, as they target 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 team leads the striker’s fare and is able to offer him 70,000 euros per week.
Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez is also wanted through aston Villa on a pay-per-1 play.
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 city coach, according to Spanish football specialist Cristóbal Soria.
Speaking to the broadcast of El Chiringuito de Jugones, Soria said: “Last Tuesday, once Messi left Barcelona, his first idea was Manchester City and contact 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.”
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 act.
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 of clouds.”
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 have waved goodbye to 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 netting 21 goals last season, the Uruguayan has been told by new boss Ronald Koeman that he isn’t part of his plans at 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.
GO 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
FRED ALERT
United is in favor of an offer from Galatasaray by Fred, according to reports.
The Turkish giants reportedly have a loan agreement with a purchase option.
Brazilian midfielder Fred played so much after United signed Bruno Fernandes in January.
And with Paul Pogba also welcome in the fold, the Turks will run for the 27-year-old, according to the Turkish half-player Fotomac.
LABIA
Paul Merson thinks it will be a “big statement” from Arsenal if they point to Gabriel Magalhaes.
The central part is about to seal a 27 million-pound transfer from Lille to north London.
Merson told Starsport: “If Arsenal makes a signal to Gabriel Magalhaes, I think it’s big because of all the other clubs that looked for him.
“If Arsenal controlled to put it in without having to offer the Champions League, I think it’s huge.
“I like what Mikel Arteta does. But there are many around them who are also getting better.
PEP STEM
Pep Guardiola has been spotted in Barcelona with Manchester City about to agree non-public terms with Lionel Messi 1.4 million pounds a week.
Etihad’s chef is in Barcelona lately after making a note of dining in the city.
Spanish store El Chiringuito now states that Guardiola might meet Messi on the man city chief’s trip.
The couple have already benefited from a three-hour phone call about an assembly in England.
GOOD DEAL
Manchester United is reportedly still chasing Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish, who is valued at one million pounds.
And Ole Gunnar Solskjaer may be offering players to Villa as part of the move-in agreement.
According to MailOnline, goalkeeper Dean Henderson, who has just signed a new five-year contract at Old Trafford, is a player who can do the opposite.
But he will be on loan, and Solskjaer expects it to succeed David De Gea at United.
Goalkeeper Sergio Romero and left-back Diogo Dalot are two other players who may be concerned about the deal with Grealish.
JU BEAUTY
Juventus can boast a top-of-the-line superstar next season with Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
The duo have enjoyed a friendly rivalry for nearly two decades as they compete for the crown of football history.
But in their nearly 20-year rivalry, Ronaldo and Messi never played together.
That can replace everything in 2020-21, with Juventus saying they have made a dramatic attempt to recruit Barcelona star Messi.
OFFER MADE
Reading has shown Veljko Paunovic as the new coach to upgrade Mark Bowen just two weeks before the start of the league season.
The 43-year-old Serb enjoyed a long career at Atletico Madrid and Hanover before joining the management.
More recently, Paunovic spent four years at the helm of the MLS team, Chicago Fire, following his tenure as head of Serbia’s youth teams.
The owner of the reading, Dai Yongge, his joy at the appointment.
Yongge said: “With great delight and a proven delight in running effectively with a young footballer in training, I am convinced that Veljko can move this club forward.”
TAM TO MOVE?
Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham is wanted through Aston Villa as he faces a big fight for his long career in west London.
The Blues signed Timo Werner this summer after the Bundesliga to RB Leipzig.
According to MailOnline, Villa “asked questions” about Abraham, but the 22-year-old “wants to fight for his job at Stamford Bridge.”
Abraham is, of course, known to the Birmingham team for having enjoyed a brilliant season of charm in 2018/19.
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