David Beckham’s Inter Miami plan move to sign PSG’s Lionel Messi

The 2022 January transfer window is closed, but there’s still plenty of gossip swirling about who’s moving where. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings and goings and, of course, done deals!

TOP STORY: Miami set plan for PSG’s Messi

Inter Miami CF co-owner Jorge Mas has suggested that David Beckham’s links with Paris Saint-Germain star Lionel Messi could help the MLS side tempt the Argentina playmaker to Florida.

That’s according to Goal, who are reporting that the Major League Soccer side will make an audacious attempt to bring Messi to the DRV-PNK Stadium either this or next summer.

Beckham finished his stellar career at PSG before entering the world of MLS club ownership. Now entering its third year in the league, Miami aim to convince Messi to join after previous signings such as striker Gonzalo Higuain and midfielder Blaise Matuidi, although the latter will no longer continue playing at Miami.

Seven-time Ballon d’Or winner Messi has a two-year deal in the French capital, with PSG having the option of a third year next summer. The 34-year-old is yet to reach his top form at the since his switch from Barcelona last year, scoring just seven times in 23 appearances so far.

An early escape route could tempt Messi, who has previously expressed interest in playing in MLS.

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PAPER GOSSIP

– Manchester United are now favourites to sign striker Harry Kane in the summer, with rivals Manchester City turning their attentions to Erling Haaland. That’s according to Bild, who also believe the arrival of Mauricio Pochettino at Old Trafford is likely in the summer, which in turn will help facilitate the move for the 28-year-old England captain. City gave up on signing Kane last summer after Tottenham Hotspur refused to transfer him, and have instead switched their attention to