Xavi 'has asked Barcelona president Joan Laporta to re-sign former team-mate Lionel Messi next summer once his contract at PSG expires... with ex-midfielder hoping for final reunion with 35-year-old before he retires'. Messi was expected to extend his deal with Barcelona last summer following positive initial talks between all parties last summer, but LaLiga's financial regulations prevented a deal from happening. The Argentina international then broke his 20-year association with the Catalan giants by signing a two-year contract with Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain in August, for whom he scored just six league goals in 2021-22. Messi admitted in May he did not want to leave the 'complete happiness' of playing at Camp Nou, and a report from SPORT suggests his former team-mate Xavi (left) has told Barcelona president Joan Laporta (bottom inset) to secure his return.

Arsenal and Juventus 'reach double agreement' during Arthur Melo transfer talks. Arsenal and Juventus are reportedly making strides in talks for Arthur Melo, who the Gunners almost swooped for back in January. With dialogue thought to be flowing both ways again, the clubs are supposedly in agreement on two aspects of the prospective deal in that an initial loan would be preferable, as well as an obligation to buy at the end of it. Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta, backed up by transfer chief Edu, have actively sought out midfield recruits this summer in an effort to close the gap on the Premier League's top four. Assist-machine Fabio Vieira was snapped up back in June and versatile star Oleksandr Zinchenko, who can play in midfield or at left-back, was signed from Manchester City last week.

Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong 'makes pay cut decision' as Man Utd look to close transfer. Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong has told the club he’s open to taking a pay cut in order to remain at the Nou Camp, according to reports. The Netherlands international remains a top transfer target for Manchester United. However, after months of intense rumours, there’s still no guarantee he’ll end up making the move to Old Trafford. Manchester United first opened talks with Barcelona back in May, shortly after they confirmed Erik ten Hag as their new manager.

Man United are braced to begin the season WITHOUT Cristiano Ronaldo... with Erik ten Hag still in the dark about the wantaway forward's availability less than two weeks before the Red Devils face Brighton. The club have accepted Ronaldo's explanation and have been careful not to put any pressure on him. But there is a growing feeling at United that something will have to give over the next couple of weeks before they kick off the new season against Brighton. It is unlikely that the 37-year-old would be available for that game. Although he posted a picture from the gym in Lisbon on Saturday - the day United drew 2-2 with Aston Villa in Perth - he has not done the same preparation as his team-mates or worked with Ten Hag.

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