Last update on. From the section GossipParis Saint-Germain will offer Lionel Messi two-year contracts at a meeting between Messi's father, and the hierarchy of PSG on Saturday. (Telegraph - Subscription Required) external-linkMessi's father reached out to Paris St-Germain in an attempt to find out if they were able to sign the 34-year-old. External-linkRoman Abramovich, Chelsea's owner, has requested an urgent meeting with Messi's representatives following the announcement that Messi would not be staying in Barcelona. (AS in Spanish) External-linkMauricio Pochettino, the boss of PSG, confirmed that contact has been made regarding a possible move. If Messi signs for the Ligue 1 side, it could cause Kylian Mbappe (22-year-old striker from France) to sign a new contract and end the club's pursuit for Paul Pogba (28-year old, Manchester United). (ESPN) External-linkMessi is reported to have chosen Manchester City and a reunion of manager Pep Guardiola as his first choice destination. MailBrazil striker Neymar, 29 years old, offered Messi his number 10, at Paris Saint-Germain, in an effort to convince him to join the Ligue 1 side. (RMC Sport via Get French Football News). External-linkSergio Aguero (Argentine striker), 33, joined Barcelona in May after he left Man City. He is reported to be adamant about his desire to leave Catalan club after Messi's announcement that he was leaving the Nou Camp. (Beteve - in Catalan) external-linkChelsea look more confident about reaching a deal with Inter Milan this weekend to resign Romelu Kuku. Thomas Tuchel is keen to have the transfer completed before the new season begins. (Standard). external-linkInter wants a cash-only transfer, while the Blues would prefer a player plus-cash deal for the Belgian striker at 28 years old. (Sky Sports) external-linkLukaku has reached personal terms with Chelsea, and is now waiting for the clubs' approval to move. (football.london). External-linkBarcelona has reached an agreement with Renato Sanches (23), Portugal's midfielder, but Lille is yet to pay a fee. (Le10 Sport). External-linkWest Ham are still in negotiations with Fiorentina for a 14m deal Serbian defender Nikola Milenkovic (23), but could be challenged by Juventus. MailCan Man City pay for Kane or Messi? Guardiola confirmed Man City's interest Spurs' Kane but said Messi was "not in our minds".American striker Josh Sargent (21), is close to completing his move from Werder Bremen to Norwich City. (Goal) External-linkAfter Toni Kroos was injured, Real Madrid has blocked Martin Odegaard, a 22-year-old Norwegian midfielder, from moving to Arsenal. (AS via Team Talk) external linkSouthampton rejected Aston Villa's 25m offer for James Ward Prowse, and they have no plans to sell the 26-year old England midfielder. (Football Insider) external-linkChelsea wants Matthijs de Ligt, a 21-year-old Dutch defender for Juventus. They could also offer 50m to Timo Werner (25), and a German striker. Juve are interested in Jorginho (29-year-old Italy midfielder) in any swap that includes cash. (Calciomercatoweb - in Italian) external-linkRafa Benitez, Everton's boss, is closely monitoring Salomon Rondón's situation at Dalian Pro. The 31-year old Venezuelan striker is said to be in danger of being released from the Chinese club's contract. (Sun). External-linkWest Ham has submitted a 15m offer for Rennes' 25 year-old Morocco defender Nayef Agourd. The French club are likely to reject the bid. (Football Insider) external-link
