Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest transfer news in La Liga on Tuesday, February 9.
Tuesday morning's La Liga transfer talk news roundup:
Chelsea 'tell Bayern Munich's David Alaba to lower his wage demands'
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Bayern Munich defender David Alaba will reportedly have to lower his wage demands if he wants to move to Chelsea.
The versatile Austrian is set to leave Bayern as a free agent in the summer after failing to agree a new contract, and Chelsea are thought to be one of the favourites for his signature.
However, The Telegraph reports that Alaba's mammoth wage demands could scupper a deal, as the 28-year-old would expect a salary of just under £400k per week in the English capital.
With the club understood to be hopeful of keeping Thiago Silva on the books for another season, the report claims that Alaba must request a lower salary if he is to complete a move to Thomas Tuchel's side.
Real Madrid and Barcelona are also said to be in the running for Alaba's signature, but the Bayern man may struggle to find a club willing to meet his £400k-a-week demands amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Alaba has remained a key player for Bayern despite his contract situation, and he has found the back of the net twice from 26 appearances across all competitions this term.
Manchester City 'taking different approach to PSG over Lionel Messi deal'
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Manchester City are reportedly opting for a more low-key approach than Paris Saint-Germain in their pursuit of Barcelona attacker Lionel Messi.
The Argentine is running down the final few months of his Blaugrana contract and is expected to move on in the summer, unless he agrees a new deal with Barcelona before then.
Man City and PSG are thought to be the only two realistic destinations for the six-time Ballon d'Or winner, who would be available on a free but would still command a huge salary.
Several members of PSG's playing and non-playing staff have talked up the prospect of Messi plying his trade at the Parc des Princes recently - tactics that have reportedly led to an angry reaction from Barcelona.
As a result, ESPN report that City are instead choosing to go about their business quietly, and they have already touched base with Messi's entourage ahead of a potential bid in the spring or summer.
Barcelona presidential candidate Joan Laporta has confirmed that Messi has already received offers from "clubs that do not lack money", with PSG reportedly lining up an £800k-a-week deal for the 33-year-old.
Messi has found the back of the net 17 times in all competitions this term and came off the bench to propel Barcelona to victory over Real Betis on Sunday.
More transfer news from La Liga:
Manchester United 'drawing up centre-back shortlist'
A report claims that Manchester United are prepared to spend big on the right centre-back at the end of the season, with Real Madrid's Raphael Varane among their targets. Read more.
Djibril Cisse urges Mbappe to consider "once in a lifetime" Liverpool move
Former Liverpool striker Djibril Cisse believes that PSG's Kylian Mbappe should consider a "once in a lifetime opportunity" of a move to Anfield. Read more.
Real Madrid put Sergio Ramos contract talks on hold until after injury?
Real Madrid will reportedly end contract discussions with Sergio Ramos until the defender has recovered from a knee injury. Read more.
Manchester United, PSG 'to battle for Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane'
Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain may reportedly make a move for Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane during the summer transfer window. Read more.
