Lionel Messi’s dad is already in England to discuss a two year deal with Manchester city after the Argentina forward, 33, said he wants to leave Barcelona
If the deal goes ahead of would cost Manchester city £500m.
Any club wanting to sign Messi will have to pay £90m a year to match his wages at Barcelona
Messi will attend Barcelona training on Monday to avoid legal problems with the club
Messi’s mind is made up
Manchester United have the money to buy Messi, but Borussia Dortmund and England winger Jadon Sancho, 20, is still their main target
Barcelona and Uruguay striker Luis Suarez, 33, was called by new manager Ronald Koeman on Monday and told he needed another job
Brazil defender Thiago Silva, 35, is expected to have a Chelsea medical in milan on Thursday, despite attempt by Paris St-Germain to extend his contract
Chelsea has secured the signature of Leicester left back Ben chilwell. The England defender, 23, has reportedly signed a five-year-deal for a sum of £50m.
Chelsea could also be lining up for a deal for 21-year-old French defender Malang sarr, who left Nice at the end the season.
Barcelona and Wales winger David Brooks, 23, have been available for transfer and possible alternative for Jadon Sancho
Manchester United have had a £22m bid for French defender Benoit Badiashile, 19, turned down by Monaco
Tottenham are closing in on a deal for wolves right-back Matt Doherty. Wolves are asking for £20m for the 28-year-old Republic of Ireland defender but spurs are hoping to pay less
Bayern Munich’s Thiago Alcantara looks set to leave European champions. The Bundesliga club wants around £30m and Liverpool have been linked with the 29-year-old Spanish midfielder
Newly promoted west brom have approached Queens Park Rangers regarding the possibility of signing 22-year-old English winger Eberechi EZE
Brighton is set to keep 22-year-old English defender Ben White, who spent last season on loan to Leeds, despite interest from Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United
Free agent Edinson Cavani has rejected a summer move to Juventus due to his loyal former club, Napoli. The 33-year-old Uruguay striker left Paris St-Germain at the end of the season
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