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He's one of the greatest players of all time, but nobody seems to care about him. Is Lionel Messi going to come back to Barcelona?

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Unwanted Ronaldo in limbo

According to sources, the lack of interest in the player will keep him at the club in January.

If he can't get a regular place in the team, United are prepared to let him go. He may look to move in January in order to get regular first-team football.

Even though he's made three appearances for United this season, he can sign for a team in the January transfer window and play in the knockout rounds of the European Championship.

United only received one firm offer from a club in Saudi Arabia, which was rejected by both the club and the player. Sources close to the club insist that it's not clear how much of a market there will be for the 37 year old in January.

Ten Hag cutRonaldo from the team.

In the summer, it was reported that United never received a proposal from any of the European clubs.

According to sources, there may have been an acceptance that the stance of the club may have changed after Graham Potter took over.

United boss Ten Hag recently said that the No. 7 is upset with his lack of game time.

According to sources, Ten Hag is aware of the situation and would not allow him to leave in January. It is highly unlikely that there will be money to spend until next summer, which will reduce the chances of finding a replacement for the Portugal forward.

Cristiano Ronaldo faces an uncertain future amid a lack of interest in him. Manchester United/Manchester United via Getty Images

Messi back to Barcelona?

The chances of Lionel Messi coming back to Barcelona are not very high, according to various sources.

Barcelona and other clubs are waiting to see what Messi does when his Paris Saint-Germain contract ends in June.

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If both parties wanted to extend their relationship, Messi joined Paris Saint-Germain on an initial two-year deal. According to some sources, the most likely scenario is for Messi to stay in Paris, where he has scored eight times in 13 appearances.

Messi's chapter at the club needs a better ending than the one it got last year, according to Joan Laporta. Xavi is open to the possibility of his former teammate coming back.

It would not be an easy deal to do if Messi were to join as a free agent according to sources. Messi's deferred wages still need to be paid by Barcelona.

Inter Miami is likely to be Messi's most likely destination. According to sources, Argentina's recent game against Honduras in Miami laid the groundwork for a possible move in the future.

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Lionel Messi could return to Barcelona next summer according to Vice President Eduard Romeu.

Chelsea left it too late for Leao

According to Paolo Maldini, AC Milan's technical director, the Blues made a late offer for RafaelLeao, but they left it to find out about it.

The Blues made contact with the Italian side earlier in the summer but waited until the last three days to make a verbal offer, which is thought to have been less than Milan's valuation. The move was not feasible because there was so little time to find a replacement and sign him.

Milan want to retain the young man by agreeing a new long-term contract with him, with talks expected to start soon.

It's not clear whether or not a move for Leao will happen in January or next summer. Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital have identified him as central to the club's future. They will need to act quickly before the deadline.

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