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Barcelona transfer news: Messi interest, Martinez 'to turn down move', Rakitic price slashed

Barcelona transfer news: Messi interest, Martinez 'to turn down move', Rakitic price slashed
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Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for Barcelona on Monday, July 6.

The buildup to the summer transfer window has now begun, with rumours and speculation continuing to swirl as Barcelona eye possible reinforcements.

The Spanish champions spent big on Antoine Griezmann during the summer but missed out on a big-name striker in January, leading to speculation that they could splash the cash again when the window reopens.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news from the Camp Nou.

Monday morning's headlines:

Inter Milan 'hopeful Lautaro Martinez will snub Barcelona'
Inter Milan are reportedly increasingly confident of keeping Lautaro Martinez at San Siro, despite interest from Barcelona. Read more.

Manchester City 'would consider Lionel Messi if Pep Guardiola leaves'
Manchester City would move for Barcelona forward Lionel Messi if Pep Guardiola leaves the Etihad Stadium, according to Spanish football expert Graham Hunter. Read more.

Barcelona 'lower Ivan Rakitic asking price'
Barcelona allegedly reduce the asking price of midfielder Ivan Rakitic, who has less than a year remaining on his contract. Read more.

Rivaldo: 'Agents dreaming of Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo link-up'
Lionel Messi leaving Barcelona to partner Cristiano Ronaldo at Juventus would trigger a transfer marker "boom", according to Brazil legend Rivaldo. Read more.

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