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The summer transfer window may not be open yet in Europe, but teams are getting ready for it, and there’s plenty of gossip swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals!
TOP STORY: Man United eye Rabiot deal
Manchester United have targeted the signing of Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot on a free transfer this summer, says L’Equipe.
Rabiot, 28, has a contract which expires at the end of the season and has so far been unable to agree an extension.
The former Paris Saint-Germain star impressed for France at the 2022 World Cup and almost joined Man United last summer, before negotiations collapsed over differences in salary requirements.
Man United boss Erik ten Hag wants to sign a new midfielder and has previously been linked with Barcelona’s Frenkie de Jong, though that deal would cost around €85 million.
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10.48 BST: Barcelona president Joan Laporta says the club will try to bring Lionel Messi back this summer.
Messi, 35, is available on a free transfer when his contract expires, with sources telling ESPN that he will leave PSG. Laporta spoke to TV3 after Barca wrapped up the LaLiga title with a win over local rivals Espanyol and raised hopes he could be back at Camp Nou soon.
“Leo is still in Paris, albeit experiencing some unpleasant situations,” he said. “I wouldn’t want to annoy him now, but we want to improve the team across the pitch. I have spoken with him to turn the situation around after I had to put the club before everything, even him, the best player in the world. It was a pleasant conversation. We have recovered the relationship we have had for many years …
“Messi loves this club, it’s his home, but I wouldn’t be doing him a favour [by saying anything now.] With all due respect to Saudi Arabia, where they are doing good work and investing, Barca is Barca. And Barca is his home. Barca can compete with…
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