Monday's La Liga transfer talk: James, Rakitic, Messi

Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest transfer news in La Liga on Monday, July 6.

Monday morning's headlines:

Josep Maria Bartomeu confident Lionel Messi will remain at Barcelona

Josep Maria Bartomeu says Lionel Messi "wants to continue at Barcelona", despite strong suggestions that the superstar forward is growing unhappy at Camp Nou. Read more.

Report: Tanguy Ndombele in regular talks with Barcelona

Barcelona reportedly remain keen on adding Tanguy Ndombele to their squad, despite his struggles at Tottenham Hotspur this season. Read more.

Real Madrid 'unlikely to sign any new players this summer'

A report claims that Real Madrid intend to raise around £180m through player sales this summer, with incoming activity unlikely until 2021. Read more.

Lionel Messi 'still stalling over new Barcelona contract'

Lionel Messi still has no immediate intention of extending his contract with Barcelona after being irked by various off-field issues this year, according to a report. Read more.

Inter Milan 'hopeful Lautaro Martinez will snub Barcelona'

Inter Milan are reportedly increasingly confident of keeping Lautaro Martinez at San Siro, despite interest from Barcelona. Read more.

Manchester City 'would consider Lionel Messi if Pep Guardiola leaves'

Manchester City would move for Barcelona forward Lionel Messi if Pep Guardiola leaves the Etihad Stadium, according to Spanish football expert Graham Hunter. Read more.

Barcelona 'lower Ivan Rakitic asking price'

Barcelona allegedly reduce the asking price of midfielder Ivan Rakitic, who has less than a year remaining on his contract. Read more.

Valencia to make bid for Everton defender Yerry Mina?

Valencia are reportedly prepared to make an approach for Everton defender Yerry Mina during the next transfer window. Read more.

Rivaldo: 'Agents dreaming of Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo link-up'

Lionel Messi leaving Barcelona to partner Cristiano Ronaldo at Juventus would trigger a transfer marker "boom", according to Brazil legend Rivaldo. Read more.

Real Madrid forced to sell James Rodriguez for cut-price fee?

Manchester United are reportedly among four English clubs weighing up a cut-price move for Real Madrid outcast James Rodriguez. Read more.