Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Messi wants Pogba at Barcelona

Messi wants Pogba at Barcelona

Lionel Messi would like Barcelona to sign midfielder Paul Pogba from Manchester United, according to Calciomercato.

After missing out on Antoine Griezmann this summer, Barca have now turned their attentions to another Frenchman, with Pogba seen as an improvement on Paulinho in the centre of the park.

Pogba's arrival at Camp Nou would allow Philippe Coutinho to move out to the wing, providing additional support for Messi.

Real Madrid have been left shocked by Cristiano Ronaldo's decision to leave the European champions to join Juventus.

Goal can confirm the 33-year-old is close to completing a move to the Serie A side, having already reached an agreement over a four-year contract worth €30 million (£26.5m/$35m) per season.

Those at the Santiago Bernabeu have grown accustomed to the exit talk down the years, but have been left stunned by the decision of a talismanic figure to head for Italy during the current transfer window.

Real Madrid have announced that they have agreed terms for the transfer of Real Sociedad and Spain youngster Alvaro Odriozola. 

Lopetegui has made the Spain international his first major signing at Madrid, in a deal estimated to be worth the full value of Odriozola's €40 million (£35.4m/$46.8m) release clause

Former World Cup winner Mario Kempes wants to manage Argentina if Jorge Sampaoli is sacked.

After a poor tournament, Sampaoli's position is in jeopardy despite having a contract until 2022. Kempes is the latest to put his name forward, following Diego Maradona's admission that he would manage the country for free.

Manchester United are ready to swoop for Switzerland international attacker Xherdan Shaqiri from Stoke City, The Sun reports.

Jose Mourinho is ready to pay £12 million ($16m) for the former Bayern Munich man, who has also been linked with Liverpool.

The Portuguese boss, however, is unhappy that certain members of his squad are pricing themselves out of moves away from Old Trafford.