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Famous European clubs are not idle – as the 2020-2021 season approaches, they are shaping their squads and scouting for newcomers. The most popular football portal in the country, "EuroFootball.com", continuing its traditional column, will provide the most interesting daily news about possible player transfers and completed deals until the end of the transfer window.
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"Bayer" executive director Karl-Heinz Rummenigge confirmed that the German champions are not considering the possibility of signing Lionel Messi. ("Tuttosport")
L. Messi's father has already made contact with "Man City" officials. ("TyC")
If "Citizens" were to attract L. Messi, the club would potentially have to sell Gabriel Jesus, Angelino, and Eric Garcia ("Mundo Deportivo")
PSG is actively competing for L. Messi's signature. It is reported that the French champions have already made contact with representatives of the Argentine. ("Ole")
If L. Messi indeed joined "Man City", the Argentine would want his former teammate Neymar to also join the team. ("ESPN Brasil")
"Man Utd" has made contact with "Aston Villa" regarding the potential acquisition of Jack Grealish. ("Daily Mail")
"AC Milan" has shown interest in "Bournemouth" striker Joshua King's services. Norway enticed him to join his team in January. ("Daily Mail")
Thiago Silva will undergo a medical examination soon and sign a contract with "Chelsea". ("Sky Sports")
Jose Mourinho would like to attract "Wolves" defender Matt Doherty to "Tottenham". ("Sky Sports")
Leonardo Bonucci turned down the opportunity to move to "Man City". ("Sky Sport Italia")
"Lyon" forward Moussa Dembele could replace Luis Suarez in "Barcelona" if the latter leaves. ("Sport")
Madrid's "Atletico" seeks to attract "Arsenal" forward Alexandre Lacazette. The Spanish club is preparing to offer Thomas Partey in exchange for the "Gunners".
