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George Flood,Jonathan Gorrie and Marc Mayo

Transfer news LIVE! Lionel Messi to Barcelona ruled out; Real Madrid eye Haaland and Mbappe; latest gossip

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Lionel Messi’s shock return to Barcelona has been ruled out following reports that the Paris Saint-Germain star and his family were unhappy with life in France.

The LaLiga giants are once again key market players and must compete with Real Madrid in the summer. Los Blancos are preparing a huge double swoop for Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe, according to reports in Spain.

One player determined to be part of the fun next season is Eden Hazard, who is said to have rejected the offer of a move to Newcastle.

The Magpies are desperate to bolster their squad amid a relegation battle with Diego Carlos of Sevilla and Atalanta’s Duvan Zapata also linked.

Over at Manchester United, John McGinn is named as a key target for Ralf Rangnick’s side. The likes of Declan Rice and Jude Bellingham have also popped up in reports of where the Red Devils are considering splashing the cash.

A new midfielder may be key if Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes go, with the Frenchman out of contract in the summer and his teammate rumoured to be shelving talks over a new deal at Old Trafford.

Juventus playmaker Arthur Melo has emerged as a target for Arsenal, with the Italians also near to letting Paulo Dybala move on.

Dusan Vlahovic considers to be a big priority for the Gunners as Mikel Arteta looks to bolster his frontline.

At Chelsea, the left-back spot is the top of their wish list and Paris Saint-Germain’s Layvin Kurzawa is the latest to be tipped for that role. And Christian Eriksen could be set for a sensational return to the Premier League with Brentford.

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