Messi says ‘sorry’ and UK prime minster to close Man Utd takeover: FootballTransfers recap

Jacque Talbot
Jacque Talbot
  • 5 May 2023 22:52 BST
  • 3 min read
PSG are set to release Lionel Messi at the end of his contract
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As we roll into the coronation weekend, the football transfer gossip has not stopped.

The fallout of the Jude Bellingham deal to Liverpool has sent off a chain reaction - the likes of Alexis Mac Allister and Mason Mount are now considered prime targets.

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Elsewhere even Lionel Messi has responded to being punished by Paris Saint-Germain for skipping training, in what was a huge turn-up for the books.

READ MORE: Barcelona swap deal could scupper TWO Man Utd transfers

Here we take a look at some of the biggest stories from May 5 -our last recap before King Charles III is crowned officially.

Messi APOLOGISES to PSG after unsanctioned trip to Saudi Arabia

Messi to stay?
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Lionel Messi has delivered a public apology to Paris Saint-Germain after going on an unsanctioned holiday to Saudi Arabia.

>EXCLUSIVE: Liverpool want Tielemans transfer in addition to Mac Allister

Tielemans is another target
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Liverpool are continuing to pursue the signing of Leicester City midfielder Youri Tielemans, who will be available on a free transfer at the end of the season

‘Sack Ten Hag’ - Man Utd pushed to sign rival Premier League manager

Ten Hag out?
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Some Manchester United supporters have called for the club to sack Erik ten Hag and hire Roberto De Zerbi instead.

Man Utd takeover: Rishi Sunak ‘closes’ Qatar deal

Rishi to the rescue?
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Manchester United fans are gushing after UK prime minister Rishi Sunak was seen greeting the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, to Number 10 Downing Street.

Dortmund boss Terzic lifts lid on Bellingham's Real Madrid transfer

Terzic has had his say
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Jude Bellingham is reportedly nearing a blockbuster transfer from Borussia Dortmund to Real Madrid, and now his manager Edin Terzic has spoken out.

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