Lionel Messi has confirmed he will stay at Barcelona, after sensationally indicating his intention to activate a clause in his contract which allows leave for free. The Argentine told Goal it was a difficult decision taken with his family and complications with a possible exit have prompted the decision to not engage in a legal battle with the club he loves.
Havertz having Chelsea medical after leaving Germany camp this morning according to Sport Bild. Kai Havertz is off to seal a much-anticipated move with Bayer Leverkusen having confirmed the reports.
ℹ️ Kai Havertz has left the Stuttgart headquarters of the German national team to clarify matters surrounding a potential move to Chelsea. This took place after a discussion with Bayer 04 and DFB leadership. pic.twitter.com/pjeAX7Aoe8
— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) September 4, 2020
Samuel Umtiti is looking for offers and might leave Barcelona for free, according to Mundo Deportivo. The Frenchman is part of the exodus of first-team players being pushed out of the club.
Inter Milan agree Vidal deal, per CalcioMercato. Chilean Arturo Vidal is waiting for the termination of his Barcelona contract as he is set to reunite with former Juve boss, Antonio Conte, at the Nerazzurri.
Lionel Messi nearing Barca U-turn? The six-time Ballon d’Or winner remains AWOL as his father and agent remains in talks with club President Jose Maria Bartomeu. With the player’s father having admitted yesterday that they are considering waiting out the final year of his contract, question marks remain as talks progress.
Brahim Díaz completes Milan medical. The Spanish U21 International has joined the Milan giants in search of first team football after 21 appearances since joining Real Madrid from Manchester City in January 2019.
Everton edge closer to sensational triple swoop… The Merseysiders are harnessing the pull power of Carlo Ancelotti by bringing in two of his ex-players in Allan and James Rodriguez, Abdoulaye Doucoure is also set to join after Watford were relegated from the Premier League.
Bournemouth reject Aston Villa’s £15 million offer for Callum Wilson.
Spezia are reportedly close to agreeing a two-year contract with former SPAL defender Jacopo Sala.
Benevento have officially announced the arrival of Gianluca Caprari from Sampdoria
Sporting director Marcello Carli has confirmed Parma are in talks with Inter Milan over Matteo Darmian.
Ryan Fraser is in Newcastle for-face-to face talks with Steve Bruce. Fraser is a free agent.
Atalanta have officially signed Aleksei Miranchuk from Lokomotiv Moscow in a deal believed to be worth €14.5m plus bonuses
Orestis Karnezis is officially a Lille player. The Greek goalkeeper arrives from Napoli.
Manchester City are expected to raise their offer for Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly to €75m, including add-ons and bonuses.
