Transfer news LIVE: Lionel Messi ‘doubts’ Barcelona future, Thiago Alcantara to Liverpool...

[ASFN Admin]

It’ll be the signing of the summer and perhaps the signing of the century as Lionel Messi continues to have “doubts” over his future despite meeting with new Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman. The 33-year-old earns up to €100 million per year pre-tax, while his €700 million release clause could prove prohibitive. The Dutchman is keen on compatriot and Liverpool star Gini Wijnaldum as one of his first signings at the Nou Camp.Elsewhere there could be monster moves for Chelsea and Bayer Leverkusen’s Kai Havertz, who could follow compatriot Timo Werner to Stamford Bridge. While Gareth Bale has emerged as an option for Jose Mourinho at Tottenham Hotspur with his Real Madrid future not just uncertain but all but over with his sour relationship with Zinedine Zidane and the board.

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