We can't pay a player of that size. Lionel Messi will not train with Barcelona on Monday, with the forward no longer considering himself a Barca player. Ferran Torres has been putting in the work before international duty. Hello and welcome to our live City coverage for the day. All the signs point to no, though. Messi's father and representative, Jorge, is expected to meet with the Barcelona hierarchy, including president Josep Maria Bartomeu, on Wednesday to discuss his son's future. The Portuguese head coach has been dismissed by Spurs less than a week before their Carabao Cup final clash with Manchester City. Manchester United transfer news RECAP Messi to Man Utd plus Jadon Sancho and Harry Maguire latest. Paris Saint-Germain believe they can re-unite Neymar and Messi by bringing the Argentine to the Ligue 1 champions this summer (Mundo Deportivo). Sergio Ramos believes Lionel Messi has earned the right to decide his future, but is keen for the Barcelona forward to stay in Spain. Latest Lionel Messi news including goals, stats and injury updates on Barcelona and Argentina forward plus transfer links and more here. We’re approaching the time that Lionel Messi should be arriving for tests at Barcelona’s training ground. The Transfer Show discuss Messi's situation at Barcelona and whether he could move to another club or is it a power play? Bartomeu's strategy is to return to contract discussions with Messi's father, in a bid to entice the Argentina star to stay - but an agreement currently looks unlikely (AS). Recap the day for the latest transfer news including updates on Jadon Sancho and Lionel Messi. Meanwhile, City continue to chase Lionel Messi with Pep Guardiola spotted holidaying in Barcelona, sparking a frenzy among fans. Klopp reacted angrily to Neville referencing You'll Never Walk Alone in his impassioned speech against the European Super League. Manchester United have managed to make Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's biggest aim worthless. Eric Bailly sends fans message as he returns to Manchester United training after illness. When asked whether Bayern would be in the running for Messi, Rummenigge told Tuttosport: "No. Something else for City to think about in this constantly-updating story. Lionel Messi latest: ... which broke the news of Messi’s faxed transfer ... who claim Messi has been offered a new contract to 2022. Manchester City have made it clear that Riyad Mahrez, Bernardo Silva, and Gabriel Jesus would not be included in any deal for Lionel Messi to bring the price down, but in Eric Garcia and Angelino they have two players that Barcelona have already expressed an interest in signing. Transfer news LIVE - Arsenal, ... sign-up for all the latest news and transfer headlines HOME; Players. There has been some talk about a return to City this summer but the club insist they are not looking to sign a midfielder. It is not part of our policy and philosophy.". Man Utd are in the Europa League semi-finals but they've signalled their intentions to destroy Uefa competitions and will be lucky not to be kicked out of the tournament. Manchester City, Manchester United, Inter Milan and PSG are in line to sign Messi (L'Equipe). Manchester City are unwilling to include regular first team players as makeweights in a bid to sign Messi. Lionel Messi transfer latest: Laporta speaks on Argentine's future at club It was earlier hoped that Messi will extend his deal with Barcelona once Joan Laporta is elected as the new president. Yangel Herrera will remain at Granada on loan next season. Thiago is a favourite of Pep Guardiola, who signed him for Bayern, but City are understood to be remaining out of this one as they prioritise other positions in the transfer window. Barcelona believe the only way the Argentina forward can legally leave for free is if he commits to not playing football next season (ESPN). Messi asked Pep Guardiola if Manchester City were willing to sign him a few days before he informed Barcelona he wanted to leave (Mundo Deportivo). Marca have this handy live stream if you want to watch for yourself to see if Messi turns up. 4 minutes read. Lionel Messi has told Barcelona he wants to leave the club after nearly two decades with the Spanish giants. But the midfielder will stay at Granada, rather than join Valencia. Foden is a ball-player who picks up some really good positions and offers something a little different from normal English midfielders. Lionel Messi is now contemplating staying for one more year at Barcelona after talks between the club and his father, Jorge, who is also his agent (The Times), Manchester City's hopes of signing Lionel Messi have taken a hit after the player's father was told that Barcelona are currently unwilling to negotiate his sale (Daily Telegraph). All the latest news and updates following Lionel Messi's burofax informing Barça and club president Bartomeu that he wants to activate his release clause. Transfer news LIVE! Stay ahead with Sky Sports. Bayern Munich CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has ruled the recently-crowned Champions League winners out of the race for Barcelona forward Messi. If he doesn’t turn up, that will be taken as further sign of encouragement for City...but it may make his exit from the Nou Camp that bit less cordial and complicate matters for the Blues and any club looking to buy him. “Kevin de Bruyne, from Manchester City, seems to me of another level, brutal, he is able to make a difference. Proper United is exactly what we did after [lockdown] and I hope we can continue like that next season.”. Barcelona and Manchester City both believe Messi is set for the Premier League, with the Catalan club eyeing a compromise worth £250m. Manchester City emerged as front-runners to sign Lionel Messi on Wednesday and are cautiously confident they can do so without becoming embroiled in the player's bitter contract dispute with Barcelona (Daily Mail). The latest transfer news keeps on rolling in as Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez to Inter Miami and Sergio Ramos to Tottenham are a few of the reports circulating. City take on Wolves on the opening day of the new Premier League season. Barcelona stars continue to turn up for their testing. Argentine star Lionel Messi wants Neymar back at … Lionel Messi transfer news LIVE: Latest updates as star's dad holds Barcelona crisis talks. Speaking exclusively to Sky Sports, Font - the man who hopes to take over from current president Josep Bartomeu - stated his belief while there is hope, the likely outcome is that the player will leave. It is understood that the Premier League side are planning to pay cash-strapped Barcelona a nominal fee in January. Barcelona have told Mundo Deportivo there is 'no clause' which alters the value of Messi's €700m release clause (Mundo Deportivo). Look back over the latest City news from throughout the day. It can’t be said definitively that it is (and La Liga are obviously going to come down on the side that supports their league, especially over the Premier League and City) and there is the possibility that a (much) lower fee could be agreed on but that will rely on Barcelona being open to negotiations. Bartomeu will speak with Messi on Sunday only about the legalities of the clause in his contract which previously permitted him to leave the club for free (Mundo Deportivo). The Barcelona hierarchy are sceptical Messi will report for pre-season training on Sunday because it would contradict the fax he sent to the club earlier this week to announce his intention to leave, which included the line "with effect August 30" (Sport). If that is the case, a club could register him but then have to pay money for him if a court decides that his contract was not in fact over. Messi latest; Arsenal eye Brandt. ", Police speak out over huge crowds at Platt Fields Park, His manager was fined £10,000 and his team told to leave, but police decided to manage safely what had 'already happened', Child involved in crash near primary school, It happened on Upper Monsall Street just a few hundred yards from St Edmund's Primary School, Queues build after crash on M56 near Hale. He stops short of mentioning DNA but it turns out wrinning lots of games is ‘Proper United’. The start of the 2020/21 Premier League season is now just over two weeks away and there is plenty of excitement to be had for Chelsea's supporters.. After being unable to sign anyone during the summer transfer window last year, the Blues have made up for lost time this time around, with the club doing all they can to turn themselves back into Premier League title contenders once again. Jake Lambourne 16th Apr 2021, 13:26. How would Messi do in the Premier League? Get Sky Sports - All channels £23 a month, All the latest analysis on Messi's future, Barcelona presidential hopeful Victor Font says it seems unlikely Lionel Messi will change his mind about leaving the club, Lionel Messi will not train with Barcelona on Monday, with the forward no longer considering himself a Barca player. Five years of KDB - and many more to come. De Bruyne’s long-term adviser Patrick De Koster is being held by Belgian police after the midfielder asked them to investigate a number of discrepancies in his finances involving millions of pounds. Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Messi 'chooses Man City' after PSG enquiry. His arrival was delayed by the pandemic but Yan Couto has made it to Manchester. Sadio Mane would be willing to sign for Barcelona to replace Messi if the Argentine does depart the Nou Camp (Sport). Lionel Messi News NewsNow brings you the latest news from the world’s most trusted sources on Lionel Messi, the legendary Argentinian footballer. Still no sign of Messi, who was due to rock up about 45 minutes ago. Like that we can win the league. Manchester City have been working for more than a week to try to pull off the biggest transfer coup that English football has ever seen by signing Messi (The Times). And that has hit City’s hopes of sealing an agreement to keep the 29-year-old for the peak years of his career in the coming weeks. According to a recent report from the Daily Star, Manchester City are plotting a move to bring Lionel Messi to Manchester. This article from the Daily Mirror reports the pause. Manchester City chief Txiki Begiristain has travelled to Barcelona to try and get a deal for Lionel Messi over the line, while also negotiating a move for Napoli centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly (Daily Star). Perez is the chairman of the newly-formed European Super League. Ronald Koeman has returned to Barcelona after several days in Amsterdam, and will look to act as a mediator between Messi and Bartomeu to resolve the player's future (Sport). Tuesday, August 20. With City's lawyers now examining the clause in Messi's contract that gives them hope they can sign the Argentine for free, beleaguered Barca bosses hope that the Blues will agree to a players-plus-cash deal rather than take a £630m gamble in court (Sunday Mirror). Stu Brennan had the latest on City’s waiting game for Messi, which can be read in full here. Sky Sports Fantasy Football makes its return for the 2020/21 season. We’ll be across that as well as all the news across the rest of the squad as they rest up before the start of the new season. Bayern Munich expect him to leave, but Liverpool are thought to be in pole position for the player. All the latest news, stats, transfers, analysis, fan opinions & more at 90min.com. “There are five other trophies this season to challenge for. Manchester City are not willing to offer any more than €100m for Messi, but will offer up to three players in exchange - Jesus, Bernardo Silva and Garcia (Sport). Messi's father Jorge plans to travel to Barcelona from Rosario in Argentina to discuss an amicable exit from the club, while president Josep Bartomeu is only interested in discussing a new contract (Mundo Deportivo). Lionel Messi's transfer fee to leave Barcelona could be as little as €100m (£88.8m), according to sources familiar with his extraordinary attempt to quit the Nou Camp (Daily Telegraph). Ronaldo sends message to furious Lionel Messi over Barcelona exit. Given what has gone before, it is most likely that he wants to appeal to them not to stand in his way, after 20 years of loyal service, and to facilitate the move he wants by coming to a compromise deal with any buying club. He is the best midfielder in the world and relatively young.”. “The proposed release clause for Messi being allowed to leave without a transfer fee provided he has given notice within a certain number of days from the initial date of the Champions League final in May (it ie in a number of days after the end of the season) is an interesting legal question. La Liga instantly replied saying the clause is valid. Jorge Messi answered "it's difficult, difficult for him to stay at Barca" when questioned on his son's future after touching down in Barcelona on Wednesday morning (AS). Barca will see the meeting as one last chance to change his mind, and former vice-president Emili Rousaud made it plain that they do not feel all hope is lost. Executives at Barcelona have been given orders not to even respond to calls from any interested parties in signing Messi (Mundo Deportivo). Gabriel Jesus, Bernardo Silva and Riyad Mahrez have all been mooted as potentially forming part of the negotiations (Daily Mail). Messi will publicly reveal his reasons for wanting to leave Barcelona at the 'right time' but is aware he needs to make clear his thought process (Sport). Douglas Luiz played for Aston Villa in their friendly victory over Wycombe yesterday. Manchester City are also willing to part with Gabriel Jesus as they eye a transfer for Messi (Globo). Lionel Messi says he will remain at Barcelona next season after performing a shock U-turn on his future. 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Every word Real Madrid president Florentino Perez said in explosive Super League interview. Check out all the latest information on Lionel Messi. “Watching them celebrate and throw the champagne around hurts a lot and makes the disappointment really intense. Juventus have reportedly approached Messi over a stunning move that would see him join up with Cristiano Ronaldo (Daily Mail). Sky Sports News Chief Reporter Bryan Swanson gives a timeline of events that started with Lionel Messi wanting to leave Barcelona before deciding to stay at the Spanish club 10 days later, Perez on Super League: We're doing this to save football, Everton slam 'preposterous arrogance' of breakaway six. Messi's father and representative, Jorge, is expected to meet with the Barcelona hierarchy, including president Josep Maria Bartomeu, on Wednesday to discuss his son's future. Nemanja Matic has been talking about United’s chances next season. But he does need to play more. FC Barclona Latest News.com. Lionel Messi has decided to stay at Barcelona, despite his father saying he has the option to leave through a get-out clause (TyC Sports in Argentina). Former Man United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar is the latest to speak out against the European Super League. The meeting between Lionel Messi's father Jorge and Barcelona president Josep Bartomeu ended without an agreement on Wednesday night and the Manchester City target will remain on strike (Daily Mail). The Toffees are the latest club to issue a strongly worded statement opposing plans for a closed-shop competition. Latest Chelsea transfer rumours: Kai Havertz transfer on the brink, Lionel Messi latest The latest transfer news and rumours on Chelsea as Frank Lampard attempts to improve his squad in preparation for the 2020/21 Premier League campaign Despite Laporta's election to the highest office at the Camp Nou, Messi's entourage maintain that a decision over his future will be made once the season concludes. Recap today's latest Manchester City news including transfer updates on Lionel Messi. The retailer's new collection went viral, after catching the attention of thousands of shoppers. Transfer news, rumours and gossip regarding the Barcelona ace... Lionel Messi is set to stay at Barcelona for another season, but what does the future hold? (Sport). In the latest transfer news Lionel Messi to Manchester City is picking up steam as a report from the Associated Press states that the Argentine star has asked to leave the club. Wayne Rooney thinks Phil Foden still has to earn his place at Euro 2021. The club confirmed on Tuesday the Argentine sent a document expressing his desire to activate a release clause that would end his contract - which currently runs until next June - and allow him to leave for free this summer. “My personal target is to win the league with United and I am sure that everyone wants to do the same. If what that statement means is true, then Messi is not in fact a free agent and could cost as much as his release clause - £632m - to buy out. Paris Saint-Germain have looked to steal a march in the race for Messi's signature by holding talks with his representatives less than 48 hours after he submitted a transfer request at Barcelona (Ole). Manchester City are prepared to pay Messi £450m as part of a five-year plan that would see him join City's sister club New York City FC in Major League Soccer for the final two years. We round up the very latest news and press rumours. I would imagine that Gareth Southgate knows about ten players who he will definitely put in his squad for next summer’s tournament and that all the other places are up for grabs. Follow the latest updates live from the summer transfer window as the topic of Lionel Messi’s Barcelona future continues to hit the headlines, with the six-time Ballon d’Or winner pushing to step away from the spanish club. With no agreement on price between the parties, Gazzetta dello Sport report that Koulibaly is frustrated at the unsettled situation and has therefore asked Napoli to lower their €70m price. Lionel Messi has told close friends he is intent on leaving Barcelona in the build-up to his father's showdown talks with the club president Josep Bartomeu to discuss the bitter breakdown of their relationship (Daily Telegraph). Another year, another £50,000 jackpot on the line. Messi could cost Manchester City half a billion pounds if they go ahead with what would be the biggest signing in Premier League history before the start of the season (Daily Telegraph). Jorge Messi, Lionel Messi's father, is already in contact with representatives from Manchester City (TyC and RAC1). Our Transfer Centre has the latest football transfer news, details on done deals, and speculation from the rumour mill. Manchester City may put Eric Garcia, Angelino and Gabriel Jesus on the table if they are to move for Messi (Mundo Deportivo), Messi could move to Manchester City on a three-year contract, with two optional years in New York City for NYC FC (Mundo Deportivo), Messi will attend training on Monday with Barcelona's first team, the first session that Ronald Koeman will take (Sport), Despite Messi telling Barcelona he wants to go and won't change his mind, president Josep Maria Bartomeu will not throw in the towel (Sport), The club in the best position to sign him are Manchester City, and contact between the player and the English club has already taken place (Marca). Lionel Messi will reluctantly remain at Barcelona for the 2020/21 season, it has been confirmed.. W. elcome back to our LIVE coverage of all the latest transfer news, deals, gossip and rumours with the January window now just days away from opening. Huge news coming out of the Telegraph, as they claim Barcelona chiefs expect Lionel Messi to join Man City this summer. The Argentine's future has been the talk of the transfer … To support us, please consider contributing. Everton slam Manchester United and Man City in statement condemning European Super League. Insight: Messi's contract situation explained. Man City transfer news RECAP Lionel Messi updates and Pep Guardiola latest. Messi reportedly sent the documents outlining his desire to leave the club by burofax, the service provided by Spain's postal service. Barcelona presidential hopeful Victor Font says it seems unlikely Lionel Messi will change his mind about leaving the club. One lane is closed on the eastbound carriageway. Messi is reportedly considering not turning up for PCR coronavirus tests at the Barcelona training ground on Sunday after speaking with his legal team (Sport). City loanee Lewis Fiorini made his professional debut for NAC Breda this weekend, coming off the bench in a 6-1 win. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Reddit. Both sides are keen to avoid a court battle which could sully the reputations of both the player and the club – and a battle for the heart and minds of the Barcelona fan base is now underway. Messi has requested a personal meeting with the Barcelona hierarchy to discuss a solution to his transfer request. On that note, here is the latest Barcelona transfer news on January 15th, 2021 Barcelona make Lionel Messi's contract extension a priority Lionel Messi could be set to stay at Barcelona. This is just the first one. In what is a catastrophic blow to Manchester City’s hopes of … Get latest News Information, Articles on Lionel Messi Transfer News Updated on April 04, 2021 15:25 with exclusive Pictures, photos & videos on Lionel Messi Transfer News at Latestly.com Breaking news headlines about Barcelona Transfer News linking to 1,000s of websites from around the world. Manchester City target Kalidou Koulibaly played in a reserve team for Napoli as their preparations for the new season got underway last night. There are reports today that United are interested in signing Thiago Alcantara. Houssem Aouar would prefer to join City or Arsenal, reports claim. That goes for Aouar too. It’s another big day in the pursuit of Lionel Messi as he is expected to report to Barcelona for testing today ahead of pre-season.