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Messi confusion, Pochettino's Chelsea plans and De Gea's Man Utd deal: FootballTransfers recap
It was an interesting Tuesday in the world of football as Real Madrid shared the spoils with Manchester City in the Champions League semis and Lionel Messi agreed a deal with Al-Hilal - or did he?
Plus, Mauricio Pochettino's transfer plans at Chelsea are reportedly taking shape and David de Gea has agreed a new Manchester United deal. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.
EXCLUSIVE: Messi is NOT (yet) off to Saudi Arabia
As FootballTransfers exclusively revealed, however, that was far from the truth.
Our reporting was then backed up by Jorge Messi, Lionel's father and agent.
Vinicius Jr steals the show
Pochettino's Chelsea plans
Pochettino has also reportedly identified which areas of Chelsea's squad desperately need improving.
De Gea signs new deal
Takeover under threat?
Transfer news
Arsenal's Bukayo Saka will not move this summer as he is close to signing a new deal.
Chelsea could use Christian Pulisic as a makeweight to land Victor Osimhen.
And the Blues are linked with a shock move for statistically the worst goalkeeper in the league.
Real Madrid's pursuit of Manchester City sharpshooter Erling Haaland has suffered a big blow.