Transfer news LIVE updates: Messi £359m transfer, Arsenal, Chelsea, Man Utd latest

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Monday October 9

Man City £359m Messi bid

05:30: Manchester City are reportedly prepared to break the bank in order to sign Lionel Messi should he opt against completing the signature of a new deal at Barcelona.

Barcelona chiefs have maintained they are not concerned about Messi’s situation, despite his current deal expiring at the end of the season.

However, Spanish outlet Marca claim Manchester City are ready to pounce and have already held talks with Messi’s representatives.

They report sources closes to Pep Guardiola’s side have said that “serious conversation have been held with the footballer’s inner circle”.

If they get an incline that Messi could be tempted to reunite with his former Barcelona boss at the Etihad, City were prepared to offer £359million for his services.

Neymar wants Coutinho

04:30: Neymar has told Paris Saint-Germain to sign Philippe Coutinho in January. 

Barcelona are understood to still be keen on signing Coutinho next summer.

But it now appears they face strong competition from PSG for the 25-year-old.

According to Spanish newspaper Sport, Coutinho’s compatriot and good friend Neymar has instructed PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi sign the Liverpool star.

Al-Khelaifi is said to be ‘committed to the signing’ of Coutinho and are prepared to match any bid Barcelona make.

Arsenal battle with Inter

03:30: Arsenal will go head-to-head to sign Atlanta United star Miguel Almiron.

The Paraguay international has impressed in the MLS this season and has attracted interest from a number of European clubs.

And Calciomercato claim Arsenal and Inter Milan could battle for his signature.

The attacking midfielder could reportedly cost between £13m and £18m.