He reversed course on that comment later in the day as well.Lionel Messi transfer update: On the same day Messi opted not to report for mandatory medical testing on the first day of Barcelona’s preseason, La Liga announced that the $833-million release clause in his contract is still valid and must be paid in full in order to secure his release from the club.Messi gave official notice to the club on Tuesday that he intends to depart and wishes to exercise a clause in his contract that allows him to leave the club for free at the end of each season. He said: “As I've said before, I wasn't a natural scorer.
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As a result, Messi will be legally unable to participate in new manager Ronald Koeman’s first training session on Monday.Along with informing Barca that he wishes to leave, Messi has reportedly It would appear all parties are headed for a lengthy legal battle in the ongoing Lionel Messi transfer saga.With the 2020-21 Premier League season set to kick off on Sept. 12, here’s a look at Saturday’s Premier League preseason results as PL sides continue their preparations for the new campaign just 13 days away.Timo Werner bagged his first Chelsea goal after just four minutes, and the Blues drew 1-1 with fellow PL side Brighton at the Amex Stadium. Follow the … Due to the sheer scale of this comment community, we are not able to give each post the same level of attention, but we have preserved this area in the interests of open debate. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Top Stories A very different Pride … The club are also weighing up a move for Red Bull Salzburg striker Patson Daka.Daka, 21, scored 24 goals in 31 league games as Salzburg won the Austrian title for the seventh year in a row, despite selling star striker Erling Haaland in January.The young star would not be cheap, with a fee of £20million plus, as he signed a new contract last year that runs until 2024.Meanwhile Harry Maguire insists his ongoing Greece court case will not affect his performances on the field. The midfielder was left out of the team today and manager Erik ten Hag confirmed there were “developments” regarding his future. Wolves had a £15m bid rejected for the versatile player, who still has three years remaining on his contract, with Arsenal thought to be holding out for £25m.However, after Maitland-Niles picked up the man of the match award during Arsenal's Community Shield victory against Liverpool yesterday, he could instead sign an improved deal to remain in north London.The Ghana international has a €50m release clause, with Atletico adamant he will not depart for anything less. We need to fight to the end.“We have to play with more confidence, with more responsibility.”Wayne Rooney believes United starlet Mason Greenwood is best suited to being Harry Kane's England deputy. Photo by Giuseppe Cottini/NurPhoto via Getty Images Inter have also been linked with England manager Gareth Southgate has praised Jadon Sancho's maturity as speculation continues to surround the Borussia Dortmund winger's future.The Argentine international is highly rated by manager Marcelo Bielsa and would command a fee of at least £25m.Leeds have been active in the transfer window since securing promotion, breaking their transfer record to sign Valencia striker Rodrigo, as well as Arsenal youngster Sam Greenwood.The Argentine has attracted interest from both Premier League and La Liga clubs, with Aston Villa prepared to offer £10m for the goalkeeper. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is busily plotting transfer action as the Manchester United boss gears up for his second full season at the helm.The Red Devils rallied to come third last term after the January signing of Bruno Fernandes, and will hope that a few more acquisitions can propel them even further.United are yet to recruit any new players for the 2020-21 season, but it's not for the want of trying.Solskjaer's men have been linked with plenty of fresh talent – not least a difficult-looking deal for Borussia Dortmund superstar Jadon Sancho.Here's how they could line-up next season if they land their top targets.Manchester United have joined Liverpool in the race to land wantaway Bayern Munich star Thiago, according to reports.And Bayern chief Karl-Heinz Rummenigge expects to receive a bid for the £27million-rated midfielder in “the next few days”.Jurgen Klopp's Reds seem to be in pole position to sign Thiago.But respected Norwegian reporter Fredrik A. N. Filtvedt, who works for Dagbladet TV, claims United are now in the mix.Here's how the start of Manchester United's season is looking…United legend Patrice Evra has made a shock comeback – for non-league minnows Brentham FC.Video footage has emerged of the 39-year-old former France left-back resuming his playing career.The Middlesex County League side lost 3-2 to North Greenford.Evra needed match practice as he is getting ready to play in this year's Soccer Aid match on Sunday September 6.Patrice Evra played for Step 7 Brentham FC yesterday!The Middlesex County League side were beaten 3-2 by North Greenford UnitedBarcelona are already preparing for life without Lionel Messi, according to reports.Manchester City, Inter Milan and Paris Saint-Germain are the favourites to pull off the sensational transfer.United have also been linked to him – but that move is very unlikely.