Messi CONFIRMS future, Real agree Bellingham deal, and Neymar to Chelsea? FootballTransfers recap

Tom Hancock

• Updated: 7 Jun 2023 22:39 BST
• 4 min read

The summer exploded into life on Wednesday, as some seriously big transfer stories broke.

Lionel Messi finally ended speculation over his future, confirming that he’s off to MLS to join Inter Miami; Real Madrid agreed terms with Jude Bellingham; and could Neymar be on his way to England?

There’s plenty to cover, so let’s get right to it!

Messi confirms Inter Miami move

Lionel Messi will not be returning to Barcelona or following Cristiano Ronaldo to Saudi Arabia; instead, the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner is set to sign for Inter Miami.

Messi calls Barcelona ‘bleeding open wound’

Explaining his decision, Messi expressed his sadness at being unable to re-join Barca – having left two years ago for PSG.

‘People act like he died or something’ – Fans react to Messi’s Inter Miami move

The football world has been reacting to the massive news that Messi is to play for a non-European club for the first time in his senior career.

Jude Bellingham: Real Madrid & Dortmund agree record-breaking fee

Earlier in the day, news broke that Real Madrid had reached an agreement to sign Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund for more than €100m.

Neymar 'opens talks' with Premier League giants

Meanwhile, could another European superstar make a headline move this summer? Neymar is said to have started discussions with Chelsea.

Chelsea get Romano ‘HERE WE GO’ on first major summer transfer

But the Blues look set to say goodbye to a fan favourite: N'Golo Kante appears bound for Saudi champions Al-Ittihad.

Man Utd and Bayern to battle for De Jong

Staying in the Premier League, Manchester United are being linked with a move for Frenkie de Jong once again – but they could face competition from Bayern Munich.

Man Utd risk losing key midfield target for second year running

Man Utd could miss out on Adrien Rabiot again, though: the France midfielder is said to be set for contract discussions with Juventus.

Man Utd takeover: Sheikh Jassim makes DECISIVE decision

Away from the pitch, the Man Utd takeover saga has taken another twist, with Sheikh Jassim reportedly having tabled his final offer to buy the club.