July 13 Transfer Zone: Lionel Messi's future finally sorted?
Another day, another list of transfer rumours from social media. Who's going where today? Take our hand as Planet Sport brings you the latest hot gossip.
Planet Sport takes a look at Tuesday's social media transfer talk, including Lionel Messi's future, Renato Sanches getting interest from Liverpool and Tottenham, and Denzel Dumfries linked with Everton.
Lionel Messi
Did we really believe that Lionel Messi was going anywhere this summer?
Actually, yes. It was a big possibility, especially with big spenders Paris Saint-Germain sniffing about and Messi reportedly disappointed with the goings-on behind the scenes at Barcelona.
But it seems like that is all over now, with the Argentine looking to sign a two-year contract extension at Blaugrana.
He has supposedly known for a long time that he wanted to stay, but who knows if he is just saying that to keep everyone happy.
🔄 (MESSI): Paris Saint-Germain have given up on the idea of signing Lionel Messi, after having long cherished the dream of recruiting the Argentine.#FCB #PSG #Transfers 🇦🇷🚫
— Barça Buzz (@Barca_Buzz) July 13, 2021
Via (🟡): @le_Parisien_PSG pic.twitter.com/XnRVmlioNT
🗣 [@10JoseAlvarez🥇] | Messi decided a long time ago to stay at Barça and told Laporta this way before going to Argentina. PSG and City know they have been out of the equation for a long time. pic.twitter.com/9tjnkMjfJB
— BarçaTimes (@BarcaTimes) July 13, 2021
Kurt Zouma
Back when Jose Mourinho was at the helm at Chelsea, he brought in the young Zouma and gave him a good run in the starting eleven. Now the 'Special One' is at Roma and he wants the Frenchman back.
Problem is Roma want to do a similar deal that Chelsea did with AC Milan last season for Fikayo Tomori - a loan with an option to buy.
However, Chelsea don't want to sell Zouma for less than £30million and absolutely don't want to loan him out. Thomas Tuchel still has a place in his side for him.
Chelsea want more than €30m for Kurt Zouma.
— Simon Phillips (@siphillipssport) July 13, 2021
Roma want him on a loan with an option to buy, but Chelsea have no intention of loaning him out.
- RMC Sport pic.twitter.com/J39Yn1p6sT
Renato Sanches
Oh poor old Renato Sanches. How hard it must be to have three major clubs vying for his services.
The young Portuguese midfielder shone during Euro 2020, and his price tag is rising quickly as a result.
Liverpool have been the front runner for the Lille star's signature for a while now, although they are yet to make an official offer. Probably too busy dreaming about Kylian Mbappe.
And if they're not careful, a Premier League rival or old Spanish foe will snap him up. Tottenham Hotspur and Barcelona are both very interested too.
🚨🔃 Renato #Sanches, #Liverpool have not yet formalized an offer. However, #Reds remain in pole position for the 🇵🇹 midfielder. 👀 But watch out for #Barcelona: 🔵🔴 asked #Lille for information. Evolving situation. 🐓⚽️ #Calciomercato #Transfers #EPL #Ligue1 https://t.co/OnP4a9OxBf
— Rudy Galetti (@RudyGaletti) July 12, 2021
Tottenham Hotspur have a ‘strong desire’ to sign Lille star Renato Sanches this summer and interest is very ‘real'. [Le10 Sport] #THFC pic.twitter.com/VPJknfbbmH
— Talking THFC (@TalkingTHFC) July 12, 2021
Youri Tielemans
If a Renato Sanches deal drags on and Liverpool miss out, their fall back option is Leicester's Youri Tielemans.
The Belgian has been on many teams' radar as he continues to go from strength to strength every season.
However, a hefty £64million price-tag might be enough to keep him on Leicester's books for another season.
Youri Tielemans is pushing to agree a deal to move to Liverpool this summer. Leicester are willing to let the Belgian leave this summer, provided an offer of at least £64m is made [Voetbal24] pic.twitter.com/vDdU6WbdUg
— Anfield Agenda (@AnfieldAgenda) July 13, 2021
Denzel Dumfries
Another star at the Euros this summer. Denzel Dumfries was a bright spark in a Netherlands team that did exactly what Dutch teams do at international tournaments - look like they might win it, but don't.
When they were bounced out by Czech Republic in the Round of 16, he was one of a few players who looked like they could cut the mustard in the Premier League.
As such, Everton are now Keane to sign the Dutchman (you see what I did there).
Inter Milan are also interested, as they are still in need of a right-back replacement for Achraf Hakimi, though it seems Everton have a tighter grip on the man from Rotterdam.
Everton are set to meet with PSV Eindhoven’s Denzel Dumfries this week to try to convince him to sign for Everton. He has a price tag of €20m (£17.1m). Inter Milan are also interested in signing him, but Everton have more “spending power” than them. (Source: Gazetta Dello Sport) pic.twitter.com/nHtNULoBKa
— Everton Blue Army (@EvertonBlueArmy) July 13, 2021
Antoine Griezmann
Agent Torres is on the case. Manchester City's Ferran Torres has made the typically bland statement that he rates Antoine Griezmann and that City always wants the best players. Well, duh.
The Citizens have been interested in the French forward for a long time, so it's not a surprise to say they want in on the race for Antoine's signature this summer.
🎙[AS] | Ferran Torres on Antoine Griezmann: “He’s a great player, he’s at Barça. Let’s see what can happen. I don’t know if Guardiola has spoken to him, but Man City is one of the best teams in the world that wants to have the best players to win everything.” (via: @City_Xtra) pic.twitter.com/VCLPAQLKYC
— BarçaTimes (@BarcaTimes) July 13, 2021