15 Aug, 2022 (Mon)

Xavi has called on Barcelona president Joan Laporta to recall Lionel Messi from Paris Saint-Germain this summer. Manchester City have demanded at least €100m to part ways with the Portugal international, despite the manager believing he wants to play alongside Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva. AC Milan and Inter Milan have rejected the chance to sign Cristiano Ronaldo from Manchester United this summer. The player's representatives are working tirelessly to find a way out, but offers are few and far between. Chelsea have failed to make a £40million bid for Everton's Anthony Gordon, and Thomas Tuchel believes they will provide real competition for wing-back Ricci James. Barcelona have rejected a £12million bid from Chelsea for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who believe they can double that fee for the Gabon international. Liverpool are likely to offer £51m for Sporting CP midfielder Matheus Nunes, despite the Portuguese team making £30m bids. right back Aaron Wan-Bissaka; Juan Foyth Jeremie Frimpong Barcelona scouts have drawn up a five-man shortlist in response to requests from Diogo Dalot and Thomas Meunier.

 Harry Kane will enter his negotiations over a new contract with Tottenham Hotspur. The striker is happy to stay at the club with Bayern Munich keeping a close eye on him, but would like the chance to move on if Spurs fail to land his target. Espanyol striker Raul de Tomas is on Manchester United's radar. The 27-year-old, who scored 17 La Liga goals last season, is expected to be available for around €30 million. United are already making offers for some of the money raised from the sale of young midfielder James Garner. Scott Saunders Graeme Bailey and Sean Walsh bring you Talking Transfers, Man Utd's explosion in the transfer market as they make deals for Adrien Rabiot and Marko Arnautovic; City's stance on selling Bernardo Silva to Barcelona We talk about Wilfried Zaha's future and more. Available on all audio platforms and on the 90-minute YouTube channel. If you can't see the podcast embed, click here to download the full episode. Arsenal are set to sign Granit Xhaka to replace Leicester City midfielder Youri Tielemans, who has a year left on his contract and is not interested in extending it. The Gunners were offered the chance to open further negotiations for Juventus midfielder Arthur but were quickly turned down and the Brazilian is now expected to stay in Turin as he sees no other suitors.

 Real Madrid boss Ancelotti has warned Marco Asensio that minutes are not guaranteed this season, but is happy to keep the winger as first-team cover. Everton's search for a new striker has led to Southampton's Che Adams becoming the Toffees' top transfer target for the rest of the season.