More speculative than realistic

Argentina forward Lionel Messi, 33, has contacted Pep Gurdiola last week to tell him he wants a move.

Manchester city are willing to use Spanish defender Eric Garcia, 19, and Angelino, 23, as makeweight if they cannot sign for free.

Manchester city are prepared to offer Barcelona £89.5m for Garcia, Portugal midfielder Bernardo Silva,26, and Brazilian forward Gabriel Jesus,23 for Messi.

Real Madrid are set to demand £20m for Spanish defender Sergio Reguilon, who has attracted interest from Manchester United, Tottenham while on loan at Sevilla.

Chelsea are putting finishing touches in securing a £90m move for bayern Leverkusen and German forwarded Kai Harvertz.

Former Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, 33, has agreed a new one- year contract at Ac Milan believed to be worth around £6m

Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo, 35, has settled any speculation about his future at the club saying he is prepared for a third season

French forward Antoine Griezmann had decided to leave Barcelona before current coach Ronald Koeman persuaded the 29-year-old to make a U-turn

The arrival of 28-year-old Republic of Ireland full-back Matt Doherty at Tottenham from wolves would pave way for ivory coast defender, Serge Aurier, 27, to leave

Tottenham have rejected an opening bid from AC Milan for Serge Aurier, with Bayern Leverkusen also interested

Manchester United have made an approach to sign Brescia midfielder, Sandro Tonali, 20, who is regarded as one of the best prospect in Italy.

Leeds set to make bid for Lazio 23-year-old Brazilian centre-back Luiz Felipe

Newcastle has joined the list of premiere league clubs interested in a move for 20-year-old Liverpool Rhian Brewster

Watford captain and striker Troy Deeney, 32, has been offered to west brom

More to follow……..