Barça agitating for Messi, Rodrigo who signs for Leeds or Arsenal who evokes the cases of Gabriel and Ceballos: find all the information of the transfer window of this Saturday, August 29, 2020.
Summit meeting between Messi, Bartomeu and Koeman?
Time is running out in Catalonia. Lionel Messi's departure wishes from FC Barcelona are no longer a secret, and the media across Europe keep speculating on a possible point of fall. Yes but here it is: the daily Sport reveals that Ronald Koeman wants a second meeting, the first not having been conclusive, in order to convince the Argentine striker (33 years) to stay. This time, the Dutch coach would like the presence of the much contested Barcelona president, Josep Bartomeu . For its part, Sky Sportsensures that Messi has also requested a meeting, but with a view to finding a solution to his departure, in particular about the famous clause in his contract which would allow him to force the door. The six-fold Ballon d'Or would intend to appear with his lawyers. He still has to show up for training this Sunday. If he were to leave, Manchester City would remain in pole position to welcome him.
Messi's solo goal against Napoli in August 2020 (3-1)
Rodrigo in Leeds for 4 years (official)
The English club Leeds, promoted to the Premier League, have formalized the arrival of striker Rodrigo from Valencia. The Spaniard (29) has signed a contract that runs until June 2024, for a "record amount", reveal the club. According to the latest echoes from the English press, Rodrigo would have cost no less than 40M € to the team coached by Marcelo Bielsa.
✍️ #LUFC are delighted to announce the signing of Rodrigo from Valencia for a club record transfer fee
- Leeds United (@LUFC) August 29, 2020Arteta confident for Gabriel, less for Ceballos
At a press conference, Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta expressed his optimism about the arrival of Brazilian defender from Lille, Gabriel (22). "We can not yet announce anything because the case is not concluded, tempered Arteta in remarks relayed by the club. But we're pretty positive about it. ” The former PSG player also mentioned the case Dani Ceballos . The Spanish midfielder (24), on loan from Real Madrid, has become a must-have for the Gunners, but he is not (yet) retained by Arsenal. “We are having discussions and Dani knows very well what I think of him. He made it clear to me that his intention is to stay with us, but I don't know what Real Madrid want to do with him yet. " Ceballos still has three years of contract with the Merengues.
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