Kick Off: Messi will stay at Barcelona; Chelsea sign Kai Havertz

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TOP HEADLINES

OFFICIAL: Lionel Messi confirms he will STAY at Barcelona next season

Lionel Messi confirms he will STAY at Barcelona next season

OFFICIAL: Kai Havertz completes £72m Chelsea transfer

Chelsea have confirmed the arrival of Germany wonderkid Kai Havertz from Bayer Leverkusen

THESE THINGS HAPPEN

OFFICIAL: Nominees for PFA awards announced

PFA men's and women's player and young player of the year nominees have been announced

LaLiga respond to Messi's statement by saying €700 m release clause is valid

LaLiga respond to Messi's statement by saying 700 million euros release clause is valid

Jorge Messi has denied 700 million release clause through an official statement

Jorge Messi has denied Messi's 700 million release clause through an official statement

Mason Greenwood switches numbers to become Manchester United's new No 11... but No 7 is still free

Mason Greenwood has been handed the number 11 shirt at Manchester United for the 2020-21 season.

Fans lay into Chelsea on social media after they spell Kai Havertz's name wrong in transfer reveal

Chelsea confirmed the signing of Bayer Leverkusen Kai Havertz on Friday night - but spelt the player's name wrong in the transfer announcement.

Chelsea 'eager to make two more signings for after Kai Havertz' as they target Mendy and Rice

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard is reportedly looking to make two new signings once the club secure a deal for Kai Havertz.

Luis Suarez 'agrees to join Juventus after accepting one season of pay from Barcelona to leave club'

Luis Suarez has agreed to join Juventus from Barcelona and is nearing the exit door if he can finalize his payoff.

Kane left impressed by Man Utd youngster Greenwood during England training

Harry Kane has been left hugely impressed by Mason Greenwood in England training, hailing the international newbie as a 'real top finisher'.

Lionel Messi 'staying at Barcelona' as star avoids prospect of legal wrangle

Lionel Messi has reportedly resigned himself to the fact that he will have to see out his Barcelona contract and stay at the club for another year.

WHAT THEY SAY

USA head coach tips Chelsea star Pulisic to join Real Madrid or Barcelona

Chelsea winger Christian Pulisic is good enough for a future move to Real Madrid or Barcelona, according to USA coach Greg Berhalter.

Agent claims Chelsea rejected swap deal offer from Juventus for Jorginho

Jorginho's agent claims Chelsea rejected the chance to sign Miralem Pjanic from Juventus in exchange for the midfielder.

Messi: My family cried when I told them I wanted to leave Barcelona

Lionel Messi has revealed how his family reacted to the moment he told them about his transfer request to Barcelona.

In Depth

Why Van de Beek must be the start of Man United's transfer business, not the end

Manchester United are finally off and running in the current transfer window with the arrival of £40million Dutch international Donny van de Beek looking astute business.

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