Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Man Utd in position to sign Messi

Posted Wednesday, August 26, 2020 by Goal.com

Ferguson told Mourinho to sign Alli at Man Utd

Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho has revealed Sir Alex Ferguson told him to sign Dele Alli during his time at Manchester United.

Valencia confirm agreement with Leeds for £27m Rodrigo

Valencia have confirmed that the club has reached a deal with Leeds United over the transfer of star striker Rodrigo.

Reports have linked the Spanish forward with a €30 million (£27m/$35m) move to Elland Road, with Goal learning on Tuesday that officials from Leeds had flown to Spain to figure out terms of a deal.

The forward is one of a number of Valencia stars reportedly told that they will be allowed to leave this summer, with the club already selling Ferran Torres, Dani Parejo and Francis Coquelin in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

Messi in talks with Guardiola over City move

Lionel Messi has made contact with Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola and is open to a move to the Etihad, according to The Athletic.

Despite those talks between the player and coach, City have "strongly distanced themselves" from a move for the 33-year-old.

Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Man Utd in position to sign Messi

Napoli president speaks out over Koulibaly's future

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has deflected questions over the future of defender Kalidou Koulibaly, saying that they should be answered by Manchester United, Manchester City and PSG.

Koulibaly has long been linked with a move to a bigger club, with several of Europe's top sides watching the 29-year-old's performances in Italy closely.

De Laurentiis was asked again about Koulibaly's future on Tuesday and instead directed the question towards a few of the only sides he believes can afford the Senegal star.

Inter Miami linked with Badstuber

Former Germany international Holger Badstuber has been linked with a move to MLS side Inter Miami, according to Bild.

The defender currently plays for Stuttgart but was recently dropped to their reserve side with a move away now likely.

James Rodriguez close to Everton move

After a season struggling for game time, the Colombian is set for a move to England

Real Madrid attacker James Rodriguez is close to sealing a move to Everton, reports The Telegraph.

The Toffees have made an offer for the Colombian with talks progressing positively between both clubs.

Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti has previously coached James at Bayern Munich and Real Madrid.

Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Man Utd in position to sign Messi

Man Utd in position to sign Messi

Could the Argentine move to Old Trafford?

Both Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain could pull off the signing of Lionel Messi, claims Sport.

The Barcelona star has handed in a transfer request but any move away from the club would be expensive, with PSG and United singled out as two clubs that could get a deal done.