Newcastle United were happy with their work in the January transfer window, with Danny Rose, Nabil Bentaleb and Valentino Lazaro all joining the club. Preparation has already begun on potential moves in the summer transfer window, with a Championship ace the latest player to be linked. Read all about that and more in today’s roundup of Premier League rumours.
1. Messi to finally move?
Manchester City believe that they are the frontrunners to land Lionel Messi from Barcelona if he chooses to leave on a free transfer at the end of the season. (Manchester Evening News) Photo: David Ramos
2. Henderson backed for Euro 2020
Sheffield United keeper Dean Henderson has been backed by punters more than any other player to land a place in England’s Euro 2020 squad. (Oddschecker) Photo: Alex Pantling
3. City join race
Manchester City have joined Manchester United in holding an interest in Birmingham City teenager Jude Bellingham. (The Sun) Photo: Nathan Stirk
4. Boca man 'furious'
Boca Juniors’ president is furious at Brighton & Hove Albion’s conduct in recalling Alexis Mac Allister from a loan spell with the Argentinian side. (Telam) Photo: Michael Regan