Barcelona want Messi return & Chelsea shortlist Pochettino: FootballTransfers recap

Updated: 20 Apr 2023 22:27 BST | 3 min read
Lionel Messi, Barcelona, PSG, 2022/23
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James Shearman
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Chelsea entered talks with former Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino as they look to replace Frank Lampard in the summer.

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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

Lionel Messi
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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

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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

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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

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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.

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