Friday's Transfer Talk Update: Adam Wharton, Harry Amass, Luke Shaw

Friday morning's headlines:

Lionel Messi 'makes crucial decision' over Inter Miami future following Luis Suarez's contract extension

Inter Miami star Lionel Messi reportedly makes a decision over whether to sign a new contract, offering a hint to his potential involvement at the 2026 World Cup. Read more.

Arsenal transfer news: Arteta 'steps up chase' for Serie A star to maintain Premier League title chances

Arsenal are reportedly keeping tabs on Atalanta BC striker Mateo Retegui, with claims the club sent to scouts to watch the player in the Champions League this week. Read more.

Brentford transfer news: Bees 'observe' Serie A star ahead of potential January bid

Brentford reportedly send scouts to 'observe' a Serie A midfielder as they weigh up whether to make a move in the January transfer window. Read more.

Liverpool, Arsenal transfer news: Premier League clubs 'battling' for young attacker available at 'bargain fee'

Liverpool, Arsenal and Aston Villa are reportedly among the clubs keeping tabs on young Lyon winger Malick Fofana, ahead of the January transfer window. Read more.

Man United transfer news: Ruben Amorim facing Man City battle for £66.5m favourite?

Manchester United must reportedly fend off the threat of Manchester City to land Sporting Lisbon and Denmark midfielder Morten Hjulmand in 2025. Read more.

Real Madrid identify 'concrete option' for January transfer after Champions League scouting mission

Real Madrid reportedly send a scout to watch Bologna centre-back Jhon Lucumi score in their Champions League defeat to Lille on Wednesday evening. Read more.

Barcelona star 'sparks' Liverpool transfer interest ahead of potential move next summer

Liverpool are reportedly showing an interest in signing a Barcelona midfielder in next summer's transfer window as Arne Slot looks to strengthen his engine room. Read more.

Arsenal suffer transfer blow as prolific striker 'has heart set' on Man United move

Arsenal reportedly suffer a major blow in their bid to sign Sporting Lisbon's Viktor Gyokeres, who 'has his heart set' on a move to Manchester United. Read more.

Arsenal transfer news: 'Talks held' with 'talented' £54m midfielder wanted by Man City

Arsenal reportedly step up their interest in a £54m-rated midfielder who is also wanted by Premier League rivals Manchester City and Liverpool. Read more.

Deivid Washington: Chelsea forward has two countries on radar for January loan?

Chelsea forward Deivid Washington reportedly has two different countries on his radar ahead of a likely loan exit from Stamford Bridge in January. Read more.

Man United teenager with first-team potential 'being eyed by multiple EFL clubs'

Manchester United youngster Harry Amass could reportedly leave Old Trafford on loan during the January transfer window. Read more.

Man United transfer news: Red Devils dealt blow in pursuit of 10-goal attacker who could thrive in Ruben Amorim system

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca insists that Manchester United-linked Christopher Nkunku will not leave Stamford Bridge in January. Read more.