Manchester United 'on alert to sign Antoine Griezmann following Lionel Messi U-turn'

City-linked superstar Lionel Messi is again the best player on FIFA Ultimate Team for FIFA 21, followed by Cristiano Ronaldo, Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski and Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne. De Bruyne is the highest-rated player in the Premier League on FIFA 21 Ultimate Team, with City also having Aymeric Laporte and Sergio Aguero in the PL top-rated XI.

straight to your inboxBorussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho remains a target for Manchester United in this summer's transfer window, and the England international has today been handed a huge upgrade on FIFA 21 with EA confirming the top 100 highest-rated players.Sancho was named as the 48th highest-ranked player on FIFA 21 Ultimate Team this year, given the same 87 overall rating as Bernardo Silva, Bruno Fernandes, Aymeric Laporte, Antoine Griezmann, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Luis Suarez

straight to your inboxAhead of the release of FIFA 21 in October, EA have revealed the top 100 highest-rated players on FIFA 21 Ultimate Team, with four Manchester United players included in the list.United midfielder Bruno Fernandes is the highes-rated player in the Reds squad, ahead of Paul Pogba, David De Gea and Marcus Rashford.

straight to your inboxWith Donny van de Beek becoming Manchester United's first signing of the summer transfer window, the MEN understands that United are still working on up to three more signings before the transfer window closes, with centre-back transfer options likely to be explored.In recent days RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano has been linked with a move to Old Trafford, despite recently signing a contract extension at the Bundesliga club, with the 21-year-old showcasing his

straight to your inboxHaving completed the signing of Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek, the MEN understands that Manchester United are still working on up to three more signings before the transfer window closes.Borussia Dortmund forward Jadon Sancho remains United's priority target but the MEN also understands the club are also monitoring Real Madrid left-back Sergio Reguilon, who spent last season on loan at Europa League winners Sevilla.So, what kind of impact could Reguilon have at United

straight to your inboxLionel Messi could remain at Barcelona for another season, his father has admitted, after holding talks with the club to attempt to resolve his contract dispute. Jorge Messi, who is his son's agent, yesterday told reporters that it would be 'difficult' for Lionel to remain at Barcelona, saying he had not spoken to Manchester City or Pep Guardiola about a potential move.

straight to your inboxHere are the Manchester City morning headlines for Wednesday, September 2.Manchester United youngster Mason Greenwood would relish the opportunity to come up against Lionel Messi in the Premier League.Pep Guardiola’s men are considered the frontrunners for the six-time Ballon d’Or winner’s signature after he handed in a transfer request at Barcelona. Greenwood, who has speaking to the media while on England duty, would love the chance to test himself against the Argentinian

straight to your inboxManchester United are set to complete their first signing of the summer transfer window, with Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek passing a medical on Monday and agreeing personal terms, in what will be a £40.1million deal for United.United had been monitoring the 23-year-old since January and have moved quickly to agree a deal with Ajax for the midfielder, as negotiations with Borussia Dortmund for Jadon Sancho continue to prove difficult and Aston Villa's asking price for

Lionel Messi in the Premier League. The Argentina forward has told Barcelona he wants to leave the club this summer and is yet to report for pre-season.Messi is trying to leave the Nou Camp for free although La Liga have supported Barcelona's case that any departure would have to be triggered by paying his £630million release clause.Manchester City are the favourites amongst most bookmakers to sign Messi and reunite with Pep Guardiola.

straight to your inboxHow do you replace arguably the greatest player that has ever lived?That is the question that Barcelona could face this summer after Lionel Messi dropped the bombshell of the year by announcing his desire to leave the club following their humiliating end to their league season.Some United supporters dared to dream about Messi ending up at Old Trafford, but MEN Sports understand such a deal is implausible despite repeated links from all over the world.

Manchester City are the most likely Premier League destination for Messi, who played under Pep Guardiola for four years between 2008 and 2012, with a deal to take him to Manchester United implausible. Neville still doubts Messi will actually leave Barcelona this summer but thinks a transfer to City will be the outcome if he decides to move to England.

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester City headlines for the evening of Saturday August 29.Next 48 hours crucial for Messi’s futureThe next 48 hours could help to decide Lionel Messi’s future, reports the MEN’s Stuart Brennan.Having dropped a bombshell on Barcelona by handing in a transfer request earlier this week, Messi has now asked for an urgent meeting with the club hierarchy.

straight to your inbox While most of the football world is gripped by the future of Lionel Messi and his attempts to leave Barcelona, it is a different name that remains on the lips of those connected with Manchester United and the club's fans. At least Messi-gate has provided something of a distraction from the interminable pursuit of Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho.

straight to your inbox A football agent who helped to take Lionel Messi to Barcelona claims it is “90 per cent” sure that the player will stay at the Nou Camp. Manchester City are awaiting the outcome of the player's attempts to extricate himself from the club, which will hit a crucial phase in the next 48 hours.

straight to your inbox Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards would both love to see Lionel Messi in the Premier League but have questioned how much a transfer would cost Manchester City. The Barcelona star has told the club he wants to leave on a free transfer this summer .

straight to your inboxLionel Messi's tenuous links with Manchester United were inevitable as soon as he handed in his transfer request at Barcelona.United remain one of the most powerful clubs in world football and when the very best players become available it will naturally pique the interest of the Old Trafford high-ups.It almost goes without saying, but United are quite obviously admirers of Messi.