Man Utd must dump Onana, Liverpool and Arsenal transfer battle, Messi truth: FootballTransfers recap

Tom Weber

• Updated: 5 Oct 2023 22:37 BST
• 6 min read

Thursday delivered plenty of big stories as Man Utd were told to move on from Andre Onana mere months after signing him.

Plus, FootballTransfers revealed the truth behind the rumours linking Lionel Messi to returns to Newell's Old Boys and Barcelona and Arsenal and Liverpool are among several clubs fighting over an Eredivisie star. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.

Exclusive: Messi truth

It is true that Lionel Messi would eventually like to suit up for boyhood club Newell's Old Boys again, but FootballTransfers is told that the Argentine is not thinking about his future after only just joining Inter Miami.

What about Barcelona? Miami look set to miss the playoffs which will see Messi out of action for up to four months - would a move make sense?

Exclusive: Caicedo interview

We were also able to conduct an interview with Moises Caicedo's agent and he revealed why his client rejected Liverpool in favour of Chelsea in the summer.

Onana dumped?

Man Utd have been told to dump Andre Onana and sign a replacement after his poor start to the season.

Indeed, teams have identified his weaknesses and are now targeting them in games.

But the goalkeeping department isn't the only area where Man Utd could be forced into unforeseen changes. The Jadon Sancho saga could throw Ten Hag's transfer plans into disarray.

The Red Devils are also looking for a new centre-back - but who would be the best option for them?

Transfer battle

Santi Gimenez isn't the only Feyenoord star who has caught the attention of Premier League big-hitters. One of his teammates is being courted by the likes of Arsenal and Liverpool.

Who is Assane Diao?

Real Betis wonderkid Assane Diao is taking Spain by storm, but who is this 18-year-old and how good is he really?

Transfer news

Finally, let's finish up with some more transfer news from around the world. Eden Hazard has been urged to retire...by his own brother.

West Ham are keen on snapping up an out-of-favour Arsenal star in what would be a huge move for the Hammers.

Wayne Rooney could be set for a shock return to management in English football.

Barcelona, Man City and PSG will battle it out for one of Europe's most exciting talents in the summer.

Luka Modric is reportedly angry about being dropped by Carlo Ancelotti this season as links to Inter Miami grow more concrete.

It has been revealed that Juventus were keen to sign Jude Bellingham...but not for the first team.

Lastly, Kylian Mbappe has been slammed for his no-show in the Champions League with some claiming that he parties too much.

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