Barcelona want Messi return & Chelsea shortlist Pochettino: FootballTransfers recap

James Shearman

• Updated: 20 Apr 2023 22:27 BST
• 3 min read

Chelsea entered talks with former Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino as they look to replace Frank Lampard in the summer.

While Barcelona are plotting a move to bring back club legend Lionel Messi on a free transfer.

Here’s how an eventful day of transfer news took shape.

Barcelona finalising Lionel Messi contract offer

A free agent in the summer, Messi will be able to return to Camp Nou for nothing, yet Barca face a struggle to meet LaLiga’s Financial Fair Play (FFP) requirements.

Napoli demand Man Utd and Chelsea pay record fee for Osimhen

Victor Osimhen is expected to be one of the most in-demand players of the summer and Napoli have set an asking price of €150 million for their talismanic striker.

Atletico concern over Joao Felix Chelsea transfer

Atletico Madrid are concerned they could miss out on a windfall this summer, with Chelsea appearing increasingly unlikely to turn Joao Felix’s loan into a permanent deal.

Real Madrid still plotting Haaland swoop despite mammoth release clause

Real Madrid have not stopped thinking about a move for Erling Haaland, even though they may have to pay well over €200bn to secure the Manchester City goal machine’s services.