Transfer News Today: Madrid’s official Mbappe statement, Messi’s big decision

Robin Bairner

• 4 Nov 2023 23:30 GMT
• 5 min read

With the January transfer window approaching, Kylian Mbappe is once again a major talking point, with the PSG star still linked with a move to Real Madrid.

Article continues under the video

Following a Saturday report from Spain that Los Blancos are ready to offer the France star a lavish contract to secure his services, Real Madrid issued an official statement outlining their current stance on the player.

There was, however, a smart reason for them doing so for the 24-year-old, whose contract at PSG is up in June 2024.

Real Madrid’s €95m Mbappe alternative

Mbappe is not the only superstar that Real Madrid are taking an interest in.Reports from Germany indicate that they are readying themselves for the prospect of missing out on the France star and have lined up Bayern Munich’s Jamal Musiala as an alternative to the striker.

Additionally, Alphonso Davies is a player that Los Blancos continue to be linked with at the Allianz Arena but they also have a left-back alternative.

Messi makes major transfer statement

Lionel Messi has confirmed that he will not return to Barcelona on loan from Inter Miami this January, while he has indicated that he has no plans to play in Europe again.

Bruno proves his point

Bruno Fernandes has been under a little pressure at Man Utd in recent weeks due to the struggles of the club, yet he popped up to make a decisive contribution against Fulham to ease some of the pressure on manager Erik ten Hag.

Man Utd’s Casemiro replacement emerges

Casemiro missed the trip to Fulham because of injury, and with the Brazilian struggling physically and with his form this season, Man Utd need to line up a replacement.A teenager looks the ideal addition, yet Arsenal and Barcelona stand in the way.

Did Benfica rip Chelsea off over Enzo Fernandez?

Chelsea spent lavishly to sign Enzo Fernandez from Benfica last January, but there is good reason for them to start having doubts over the price they paid for the World Cup winner.

Newcastle have Saudi Pro League green light

Newcastle recorded a 1-0 win over Arsenal on Saturday after being given a positive update in the transfer market with the news that there is presently no legal reason why they should not benefit from their links with Saudi Arabia to sign a string of players from the Pro League.The Magpies’ Premier League rivals are likely to take umbrage at the prospect of Eddie Howe’s side circumventing Financial Fair Play to bolster their ranks with players from the four clubs also owned by the Public Investment Fund.

Read more about: Premier League