Football: we take stock of the transfer window at midday

Lionel Messi and Paris Saint-Germain have reportedly opened discussions

The announcement published by FC Barcelona sounded like a thunderclap this Thursday evening. In all likelihood,

(34) will not extend his contract with the Blaugrana due to "structural and financial obstacles". La Pulga, back from his vacation after his Copa America coronation, must therefore find a new base. Several tracks are announced: Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester City or even the MLS. And according to the latest information, it is indeed the club from the French capital which would be on pole to host the six-fold Ballon d'Or. The very informed Fabrizio Romano, journalist for

and for

, affirms that the Parisian leaders have again established contacts with the entourage of the Argentinian to know his situation and his intentions. Other sources confirm discussions between the two parties, but in another form. For

, the Barcelona legend would have directly exchanged with Mauricio Pochettino to begin his arrival at PSG. For its part,

goes even further and suggests that Lionel Messi would be very close to joining his friend Neymar in the French capital. Finally,

Understand that the Reds and Blues have already made a contract offer to the Argentine striker.

However, not all sources share this optimism about the success of the operation for Paris.

In today's edition,

reports that the recruitment of the star of world football is considered "unrealistic internally".

The next few days, even the next few weeks, could be lively!

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer optimistic about Paul Pogba's future

While the name of

is cited on the side of Paris Saint-Germain in recent weeks, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been rather optimistic about the possibility of Manchester United to keep the French midfielder: "I hope that every player thinks this is the perfect place to win trophies. When you sign for Manchester United you have to rise to the challenge. Paul has come back and he's fresh, and he's still such a positive boy. The discussions I have had with him have all been positive, ”said the Norwegian technician in an interview with

.

The 28-year-old international tricolor has entered the last year of his contract.

Its future therefore remains uncertain.

Will it continue with the Mancunian training?

Does he plan to go free in a year?

The subject seems thorny for the leaders of Manchester United.

Atlético Madrid still hope to repatriate Antoine Griezmann

For several weeks,

has been linked to his former team, Atlético Madrid.

But the negotiations between the Colchoneros and the Blaugrana seem complicated.

However, despite these difficulties, the Madrid club would not have let go and would still hope to be able to repatriate the French striker, explains

this Friday. If there is to be a transaction, it should be finalized in the last days of this summer transfer market, specifies the Iberian daily. It must be said that the record of the 2018 World champion has undoubtedly become more complex with the non-extension of Lionel Messi. Will FC Barcelona still want to sell him after losing his star and his offensive leader? As a reminder, Antoine Griezmann, had left Atlético Madrid in the summer of 2019 to join the Catalan training as part of a transfer of 120 M €. After a complicated first season, the former Real Sociedad player had a rather encouraging 2020-2021 year. But its emoluments are difficult to assume for the FCB, already plagued by major economic problems.