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Saturday’s transfer rumors – PSG ‘explore’ summer bid for Messi

Saturday's transfer rumors - PSG 'explore' summer bid for Messi
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The latest transfer rumors from around the footballing world, including Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, and much more.

PSG ‘explore’ Messi option

Lionel Messi’s future remains in doubt and probably will continue so until the presidential elections at Barcelona are over. Time is running out for the club to resolve its affairs, though. The Argentine is out of contract next summer and can begin talks with other sides in January over a transfer.

Paris Saint-Germain are one of the reported favorites and are now exploring the possibility of signing the six-time Ballon d’Or winner. [ESPN]

Man United’s Sancho alternatives named

Manchester United’s long pursuit of Jadon Sancho ended in frustration after Borussia Dortmund shut the door on an exit last summer. They’re now considering transfer alternatives in Harvey Barnes and Ousmane Dembele.

The Red Devils are allegedly considering an approach to Leicester City over signing Barnes [The Sun].

Contact with Dembele’s representatives, meanwhile, has been made in regards to a January transfer from Barcelona.[Mundo Deportivo, via Manchester Evening News]

Gilmour to join Napoli?

Billy Gilmour has recovered from a long-term knee injury and he made a five-minute cameo in Chelsea’s 4-0 Champions League win over Sevilla on Wednesday.

The 19-year-old Scot, however, could struggle for regular opportunities at Stamford Bridge. Therefore, Napoli are considering a January loan bid for Gilmour. [Il Corriere del Mezzogiorno, via Inside Futbol]

Arsenal revive interest in Ozcan

The Gunners’ hunt for a ‘new Mesut Ozil’ has taken them back to Turkey in the form of Berkay Ozcan.

The 22-year-old midfielder has improved since swapping Hamburg for Istanbul Basaksehir. It’s prompted renewed interest from Arsenal, who are Ozcan’s dream club. [Transfermarkt, via The Sun]

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