Kick Off: Man City offer two-year contract to Messi; Chelsea sign Chilwell

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TOP HEADLINES

OFFICIAL: Chelsea complete the signing of Ben Chilwell

Chelsea have officially confirmed the signing of defender Ben Chilwell from Leicester in a £50million deal.

Man City's contract offer to Messi 'could include a New York City FC clause'

Manchester City could offer Lionel Messi a contract that includes a future move to their MLS affiliate New York City, reports claim.

City fans convinced Messi is on his way as Kun removes No.10 from Ins handle

Sergio Aguero has removed the No 10 from his Instagram handle, leading to some Manchester City fans suggesting that Lionel Messi is set to join the club.

Messi's £95million-a-year wages mean it is 'impossible' for PSG to sign him

Lionel Messi's enormous salary means a potential move to Paris Saint-Germain this summer is 'impossible', according to reports in France.

Dean Henderson pens long-term Utd contract with goalkeeper to challenge De Gea

Manchester United goalkeeper Dean Henderson has agreed his new £100,000 a week contract.

OFFICIAL: Vardy signs new three-year contract with Leicester City

OFFICIAL: Vardy signs new three-year contract with Leicester City

Chelsea hit by Covid-19 outbreak as MULTIPLE players test positive

Chelsea's preparations for the new season have been thrown into turmoil after they were hit by a coronavirus outbreak.

THESE THINGS HAPPEN

Messi told he lacks respect and must pay £628m to cancel Barcelona contract

Lionel Messi hasn't respected Barcelona in handing in a transfer request and the club will be fine without him according to one of their presidential candidates.

Lionel Messi's father 'is already in Manchester negotiating with City'

Lionel Messi's father is already discussing terms with Manchester City, according to several reports.

Frank Lampard 'wants Thiago Silva to take the captain's armband at Chelsea'

Frank Lampard is planning on making Thiago Silva his Chelsea captain, should his free transfer to Stamford Bridge be completed.

Barca have told Messi he can leave but only if Man City, PSG or Inter pay £200m

Barcelona reportedly want to avoid a legal battle with Lionel Messi at all costs but have stood firm by telling him he can only leave for a fee of £200million.

Atletico 'willing to offer Arsenal three stars' for Lacazette swap deal

Atletico Madrid are reportedly prepared to offer one of three players to Arsenal in part-exchange for forward Alexandre Lacazette.

WHAT THEY SAY

Messi: “It hurts my soul, but... this chapter has been closed.”

Lionel Messi has reportedly made already made the decision along with his wife and is preparing for life in Manchester with Pep Guardiola.

Rio Ferdinand makes Chelsea claim after Lionel Messi's Barcelona exit demand

Rio Ferdinand has claimed that Chelsea are among the clubs interested in signing Lionel Messi this summer.

Lionel Messi tells Barcelona he wants to leave, but club hope to keep him

Lionel Messi has told Barcelona he wants to leave the club after nearly two decades with the Spanish giants.

Bruno Fernandes claims Cristiano Ronaldo is still keeping tabs on Man United

Bruno Fernandes has revealed that compatriot Cristiano Ronaldo regularly asks him about the latest developments at Manchester United 11 years on from leaving.

IN DEPTH

The reasons why Messi wants to leave Barcelona

In December, when Messi won his sixth Ballon d'Or, he said, "What I feel for this club goes way beyond just a piece of paper". Nine months later he sent a fax...

Which club would be in the strongest position to sign Messi?

Lionel Messi could be on his way out of Barcelona - but which club would be best-placed to land the player everyone dreams of signing?