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Friday's Transfer Talk Update: Lionel Messi, Mohamed Salah, Victor Osimhen

sportsmole.co.uk, 28 February 2025, 06:45
All transfer business is done and dusted for this season, but that doesn't stop clubs from preparing ahead for next season.

Friday morning's headlines:

Fulham among admirers of Celtic star 'generating attention' from English clubs

Fulham are reportedly among several clubs that are showing an interest in signing Celtic defender Alistair Johnston in the summer transfer window. Read more.

Lionel Messi future: Argentine's proposed Barcelona return 'impossible' due to one key reason

Lionel Messi's proposed Barcelona return is reportedly 'impossible' due to one key reason, with the Argentina seemingly on course to extend his stay with Inter Miami. Read more.

Chelsea, Arsenal 'going head-to-head' for 19-goal striker who terrorised Man United

Chelsea and Arsenal are reportedly battling to sign Porto forward Samu Aghehowa during this summer's transfer window. Read more.

Man United, Man City 'set to battle' for £82.5m-rated attacker during this summer's transfer window

Manchester United and Manchester City could reportedly battle for the signature of AC Milan attacker Rafael Leao this summer. Read more.

Man United transfer priority 'revealed' as Sir Jim Ratcliffe 'targets' 29-goal centre-forward

Manchester United are reportedly preparing a spectacular move for Bayern Munich centre-forward Harry Kane during this summer's transfer window. Read more.

Arsenal transfer news: Gunners ready to 'make contact' with left-back target this week amid Serie A interest

Arsenal are reportedly preparing to make contact with the representatives of Club Brugge full-back Maxim De Cuyper, who is attracting significant interest from Serie A. Read more.

Liverpool 'set their sights' on Real Madrid attacker as possible Mohamed Salah replacement

Liverpool reportedly identify a Real Madrid attacker as a potential replacement for Mohamed Salah, who is out of contract at the end of the season. Read more.

Man City transfer news: Pep Guardiola's side 'edging ahead' of Real Madrid in race for £29m defender

Real Madrid reportedly fall behind Manchester City in the race to sign a £29m-rated defender this summer. Read more.

Liverpool legend makes 'contract mess' admission amid Salah, Van Dijk, Alexander-Arnold uncertainty

Liverpool have got themselves into a "mess" with Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold's contract situations, Reds legend John Aldridge believes. Read more.

Claudio Echeverri explains why Sergio Aguero influenced his decision to join Man City, makes Savinho, Jeremy Doku comparison

Claudio Echeverri admits that Manchester City legend and fellow Argentine Sergio Aguero influenced him to make the move to the Etihad Stadium. Read more.

Claudio Echeverri: Man City confirm first-team arrival, squad number as 'the next Lionel Messi' reacts to Etihad transfer

Claudio Echeverri reacts to officially joining Manchester City, who confirm his shirt number and first-team integration into Pep Guardiola's squad. Read more.

Man United transfer news: Red Devils given hope in pursuit of £67m attacker as "real concrete possibility" emerges

Xavi Simons could reportedly be open to leaving RB Leipzig in the summer transfer window amid interest from Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool. Read more.

Victor Osimhen transfer latest: Galatasaray striker issues update amid Man United, Arsenal links as Napoli chief makes fresh claim

Victor Osimhen delivers an update on his future at Galatasaray amid reported interest from clubs including Manchester United and Arsenal. Read more.

Darwin Nunez 'greatly admired' by La Liga giants as Liverpool transfer escape route revealed

Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez could apparently be offered an escape route from Anfield by Spanish giants Atletico Madrid during the summer transfer window. Read more.

Man City transfer news: Pep Guardiola 'adds 22-year-old' to list of possible Kyle Walker replacements

Manchester City reportedly add Tino Livramento to their list of full-back targets as they prepare for Kyle Walker's permanent exit during the summer transfer window. Read more.

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