Barcelona target Man City swap deal and more transfer rumours

straight to your inboxSome Manchester City fans believe Lionel Messi is definitely on his way to the Etihad this summer after Pep Guardiola was spotted in Barcelona on Friday.News broke earlier this week that Messi wants to call time on his Barcelona career following their disappointing end to the season, which saw them lose out to Real Madrid in the La Liga title race and also lose 8-2 to Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarter-finals.City are one of the few clubs that could realistically

straight to your inbox The initial shock of Lionel Messi ’s transfer request has subsided, and now for the grind. Manchester City were the first club on everyone’s lips the moment it became clear that the Barcelona star was not bluffing – as he has in the past – and really seems to have reached the end of his tether with the stagnation at the Nou Camp.

straight to your inboxManchester United could use one of Sergio Romero and Dean Henderson, as well as Diogo Dalot, as make weights in a deal to sign Aston Villa star Jack Grealish, according to reports.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants to make improvements to his squad this summer to build on his side's potential and would ideally like to add a winger and playmaker to his attacking ranks.While United's focus is currently on signing Borussia Dortmund wide man Jadon Sancho, Grealish has also been

straight to your inboxThe first Gremio player to win the Under-17 World Cup was a young man by the name of Ronaldo de Assis Moreira – better known as Ronaldinho. If the latest player from the “Immortal Tricolor” - as the Brazilian club are known - proves anywhere near as good, Manchester City have just landed themselves a bargain.

straight to your inboxManchester United have had a bid rejected for Monaco defender Benoit Badiashile, according to reports in France.The 19-year-old is a product of the club's youth academy and broke into the first team last season.United continue to be linked with defenders despite MEN Sport understanding Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is happy with his options in defence, although the United boss refused to rule out reinforcements to his back line earlier this month.Telefoot report the youngster is

straight to your inboxNapoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has warned Manchester City that defender Kalidou Koulibaly will only leave this summer if the Italian club’s asking price is met. Koulibaly is City’s top defensive target despite the club having already signed Bournemouth’s Nathan Ake. However, it is understood that City’s valuation of Koulibaly, 29, is lower than De Laurentiis’ price-tag.

straight to your inboxNapoli are ready to finalise the sale of star defender Kalidou Koulibaly to Manchester City, according to reports.City are looking to make some drastic improvements to their squad this summer after a disappointing season that yielded just one trophy and have already recruited Ferran Torres and Nathan Ake.Despite having already signed one defender in the form of Ake, MEN Sport understands that the Blues want to strengthen their back-line further following their problems in

straight to your inboxManchester United are reportedly eyeing Barcelona prodigy Ansu Fati as an alternative to Jadon Sancho.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is hoping to add to his attacking ranks this summer with the signing of a winger and Sancho is the top target after another fantastic season at Borussia Dortmund, in which he scored 20 goals and racked up 20 assists.United are long-term admirers of the 20-year-old and were confident of finally signing him this summer but Dortmund have thrown a spanner

United are long-term admirers of Sancho — having failed in attempts to sign him in 2017 and 2019 — and his fantastic return of 20 goals 20 assists this past season have only solidified their desire to bring him to Old Trafford, making him their top target.However, United have remained unsuccessful in getting their man so far this summer and Dortmund officials are now adamant that the 20-year-old will remain in Germany for another year.MEN Sport understands that United are still pursuing Sancho

straight to your inboxInter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez is Manchester City's top striker target this summer as Pep Guardiola looks to reinforce his attacking options, according to reports.City are looking to strengthen their squad in the transfer window after a disappointing campaign that yielded just one trophy and have already made a strong start with the signings of Nathan Ake and Ferran Torres.Another new centre-back remains the priority after City's defensive woes this past season, with

straight to your inboxManchester United have been told that it will cost £40million to sign David Brooks from Bournemouth this summer, according to reports.M.E.N.

straight to your inboxManchester United will offer Sergio Romero to Aston Villa in a bid to sign Jack Grealish this summer, according to reports.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer faces a dilemma this summer with Dean Henderson returning to the club on the back of an impressive two-year spell with Sheffield United.MEN Sport understands Henderson is determined to become the first-choice goalkeeper at Old Trafford but will consider his options if he doesn't receive assurances over his playing time.Romero has

straight to your inboxManchester United have renewed their interest in Juventus full back Alex Sandro, according to reports in Italy.The 29-year-old left-back is regularly linked with United, so it is more likely that the links have resurfaced rather than any actual interest from Old Trafford being reignited.But Corriere dello Sport insist United are looking at Sandro this summer as competition for Luke Shaw and Brandon Williams, with the Brazilian offering Champions League experience that is

straight to your inboxManchester United have identified Juventus star Douglas Costa as an alternative to signing Jadon Sancho this summer - according to reports.Sancho remains a priority target for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer despite Borussia Dortmund's insistence their star forward will not be sold at any price.If the 20-year-old does prove to be unattainable, Sky Sports claim United could make a move for Costa who has been closely followed by their recruitment team in recent weeks.The 29-year-old has

straight to your inboxNew Juventus manager Andrea Pirlo will offer forward Paulo Dybala to Manchester United this summer in an attempt to re-sign Paul Pogba.That is according to reports from Italy, who appear to have reignited the annual Pogba to Juve rumours that have been a regular staple of the summer transfer window since Pogba returned to United from Turin in 2016.Tuttosport suggest the Serie A champions could convince United to give up Pogba this summer by offering striker Dybala as part

straight to your inboxInter Milan have made Manchester United defender Chris Smalling their prime target this summer - according to reports.Smalling joined AS Roma on a season-long loan last summer and is believed to be keen on extending his stay in Italy, despite Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hinting he could remain at Old Trafford.Roma are yet to meet United's asking price for the 29-year-old and reports claim Inter Milan are looking to take advantage of the situation.Inter have already signed one

straight to your inboxNicolas Otamendi is set to leave Manchester City after five years and return to former club Valencia, according to reports.City have had their troubles at the back this season after failing to replace Vincent Kompany and the injury problems suffered by Aymeric Laporte and John Stones.It played a role in the club losing their Premier League title to Liverpool and Pep Guardiola is looking to drastically improve the back-line, having already made the signing of Nathan Ake and

straight to your inboxManchester United have finalised a five-man transfer shortlist for the summer window, according to reports.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men sealed a top three finish in the Premier League by defeating Leicester on the final day of the season and remain in the hunt for Europa League success.United travelled to Germany on Sunday as they prepare to face FC Copenhagen on Monday, the start of the mini-tournament which will conclude this season's competition.

straight to your inboxManchester United are willing to wait until the end of the transfer window before making their move for Jack Grealish, according to reports.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is keen to enhance his attacking options this summer as he eyes a Premier League title challenge next season, with a winger and a playmaker high on his wish list.The transfer window has been open for a little over a week and United are edging closer to signing their top target Jadon Sancho.As well as Sancho, United

straight to your inboxBarcelona are reportedly confident of signing Eric Garcia this summer because of the defender's contract situation at Manchester City.City are looking to drastically improve their squad following a disappointing domestic campaign and are on the verge of signing Ferran Torres and Nathan Ake already.However, they may be in danger of losing one of their bright spots of the campaign as youngster Garcia is continues to be heavily linked with a return to Barcelona.The Spaniard