Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Inter Miami eager to partner Luka Modric with Lionel Messi as Real Madrid star meets with David Beckham

Posted Monday, October 02, 2023 by Goal.com

Messi wants Modric at Inter Miami!

Lionel Messi is reportedly interested in having Luka Modric as his teammate at Inter Miami. Former Real Madrid star, Pedja Mijatovic, revealed that a meeting has already taken place between club co-owner David Beckham and the 38-year-old midfielder and a bid might be submitted in January.

"Messi himself has personally been interested in the possibility. In Croatia, a few days ago, Modric met Beckham, where they were eating," Mijatovic told Cadena SER.

City wanted to sign Riquelme from Atletico

Manchester City made an unsuccessful attempt to sign Rodrigo Riquelme from Atletico Madrid, as reported by Relevo.

During the summer transfer window, several other clubs showed interest in Riquelme. Real Betis, Valencia, and Sevilla all tried to secure his services on loan, while Feyenoord expressed interest in a permanent deal.

However, City's attempt to sign Riquelme included an offer to take on 50% of his rights, but this proposal was declined by Atletico Madrid.

Barcelona and Chelsea interested in Brazilian teenager Moscardo

Barcelona is showing interest in Gabriel Moscardo, an 18-year-old Brazilian midfielder from Corinthians, according to Sport.

Moscardo is viewed as a promising talent and is considered a natural successor to Oriol Romeu. Chelsea is also linked with Moscardo, which could potentially lead to competition for his signature. However, the primary obstacle for Barcelona is the financial aspect, as they would need to find €30 million to make the deal happen.

Arsenal, Chelsea target Martinez remains commited to Inter

World Cup-winning Argentine forward Lautaro Martinez remains committed to Inter amid interest from clubs like Arsenal and Chelsea.

The striker's agent Alejandro Camano recently told TV Play that his client has not intentions of leaving the club despite several lucrative offers and is on the verge of signing a new deal.

Barca show interest in Corinthians midfielder

Barcelona have shown interest in signing 18-year-old Brazilian midfielder Gabriel Moscardo from Corinthians, according to SPORT.

Barca Sporting Director Deco has reportedly initiated talks with the Brazilian club and want to sign the teenager in 2024.

Arsenal want to sign Juventus star in January

Arsenal are interested in signing Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot in January, according to Calciomercatoweb.

Rabiot's contract at Juventus expires in 2024 and the Serie A club could sell the player for a nominal fee in the January transfer window instead of letting him leave for free next season.

Barca's Lewandowski attracting interest from Saudi clubs

Four Saudi Pro League clubs including Abha FC want to sign Barcelona's star forward Robert Lewandowski, according to SPORT.

The report stated that the Saudi clubs had approached the striker this summer but he had refused to join them as he was happy at Barcelona. Lewandowski's current contract with the Catalan giants expires in 2025.

Arsenal eye move for Wolves star

Arsenal are interested in signing Wolves star Pedro Neto, according to a report from Mirror.

The Gunners have remained interested in the Portuguese player since the summer of 2022 and even placed a bid this summer which was immediately rejected by his club. Neto, who is known to be an Arsenal supporter, has a contract with Wolves until 2027.