Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest transfer news in the Premier League on Sunday, February 7.
Sunday morning's Premier League transfer talk news roundup:
Paris Saint-Germain 'offer Lionel Messi £800,000-a-week contract'
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Paris Saint-Germain have reportedly offered Lionel Messi an £800,000-a-week contract to join the French champions on a free transfer ahead of the 2021-22 campaign.
Messi's contract with Barcelona is due to expire at the end of June, and it appears increasingly likely that the Argentina international will seek pastures new later this year.
Manchester City continue to be strongly linked with the 33-year-old, but according to the Daily Star, PSG have tabled a huge £800,000-a-week offer in a bid to tempt him to Paris.
The report claims that Messi, who has allegedly not had discussions with any club over his future, has also been offered a £40m signing-on fee by the French champions.
The South American attempted to leave Camp Nou on a free transfer last summer, but the move was blocked by Barca, who have seen their finances take a hit due to the coronavirus outbreak.
The attacker has scored 16 times and registered seven assists in 25 appearances for Ronald Koeman's side during the 2020-21 campaign, including 12 goals in 18 La Liga outings.
Joan Laporta confirms Lionel Messi offers amid Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester City links
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Barcelona presidential candidate Joan Laporta has confirmed that Lionel Messi has already received lucrative offers from foreign clubs ahead of the summer transfer window.
The Argentina international will depart Camp Nou after more than two decades in Catalonia at the end of the season unless a new contract can be agreed.
Messi tried and failed to leave last year and Barca have been unable to convince the six-time Ballon d'Or winner to commit to fresh terms since then.
With the days ticking down until the one-club man becomes a free agent, speculation has intensified over a possible move to Paris Saint-Germain or Manchester City.
Laporta, in the running to succeed Josep Maria Bartomeu in the rescheduled March elections, is aware of interest from wealthy teams.
"It won't be easy because he's receiving offers from clubs that don't lack money, because they have either a tycoon or a state behind them," he said in a campaign speech.
"Messi is very comfortable here, I'm convinced. From what I know of him, he wants to stay. He loves Barcelona and I enjoy the honesty he has always spoken to me with."
Messi has scored 16 times and registered seven assists in 25 appearances for Barca this season.
More transfer news from Premier League:
Mikel Arteta 'wants three more new Arsenal signings in summer window'
A report claims that Mikel Arteta will prioritise strengthening three positions when the transfer window reopens for business at the end of the season. Read more.
Manchester United 'cool interest in centre-back due to Harry Maguire form'
Harry Maguire's form has reportedly given Manchester United confidence that they no longer need to sign a new centre-back in the summer. Read more.
Kylian Mbappe 'prepared to sign new Paris Saint-Germain deal and wait for Real Madrid move'
Kylian Mbappe is open to signing a new long-term contract with Paris Saint-Germain with a view to joining Real Madrid in two years, according to a report. Read more.
Real Madrid 'eyeing summer move for Rafa Mir'
Real Madrid could move for Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Rafa Mir this summer, according to a report. Read more.
Aston Villa 'to fend off Manchester United interest in Jack Grealish with £200k-a-week deal'
Aston Villa prepare to offer Jack Grealish, who continues to be linked with Manchester United, a contract worth in the region of £200,000 a week, according to a report. Read more.
Manchester United 'leading the race for Nikola Milenkovic'
Manchester United lead the race to sign Fiorentina defender Nikola Milenkovic, according to a report. Read more.
Chelsea 'consider Jerome Boateng as Niklas Sule, Dayot Upamecano alternative'
Chelsea will reportedly consider a move for Bayern Munich defender Jerome Boateng if they cannot sign Niklas Sule or RB Leipzig's Dayot Upamecano. Read more.
Manchester United eyeing Max Aarons move?
Manchester United are reportedly considering whether to make an approach for Norwich City defender Max Aarons. Read more.
Permanent Martin Odegaard Arsenal move 'depends on Zinedine Zidane'
Arsenal could sign Martin Odegaard on a permanent deal this summer if Zinedine Zidane keeps his position as Real Madrid boss, according to a report. Read more.
Manchester City 'believe winning title will help them beat Chelsea to Erling Haaland'
Manchester City reckon that the key to signing Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Braut Haaland is to win the Premier League title this season, according to a report. Read more.
Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti 'rejected January transfer to Liverpool'
Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti allegedly rejected the opportunity to move to Liverpool during the January transfer window. Read more.
Liverpool 'scouting Leeds United attacker Raphinha'
Liverpool scout Leeds United attacker Raphinha ahead of a potential move this summer, according to a report. Read more.
Roy Hodgson: 'Wilfried Zaha wants to play Champions League football'
The winter transfer window passed by with little talk about the future of Wilfried Zaha. Read more.
Real Madrid 'will not move for Kylian Mbappe until Paris Saint-Germain are willing to sell'
Real Madrid will not make a move for Paris Saint-Germain's Kylian Mbappe until the French champions are willing to sell, according to a report. Read more.
Aston Villa 'want to sign Chelsea's Ross Barkley on a permanent deal'
Aston Villa want to sign Ross Barkley from Chelsea on a permanent deal this summer, according to a report. Read more.
Sergio Ramos injury to spell the end of his Real Madrid career?
Sergio Ramos's knee injury could be the beginning of the end of his time at Real Madrid, according to a report. Read more.
