Saudi Club Pursuing Lionel Messi, Latest Transfer Rumors

saudi arabia - Al Ahli in Saudi Arabia ready to do 'whatever it takes' to sign Lionel Messi. Transfer Talk includes news on Messi, Marcus Rashford, and more rumors.

Saudi Club Al Ahli Pursuing Lionel Messi

Saudi Pro League club Al Ahli is making efforts to sign Lionel Messi as his contract with Inter Miami expires this year. The club is reportedly eager to convince Messi to join them, having contacted his camp ahead of his contract expiration in December. Messi is also in talks with Inter Miami about renewing his contract but is now a target for Al Ahli in Saudi Arabia.

Barcelona's Interest in Marcus Rashford

Barcelona has turned its attention to Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford after hopes of signing Luis Díaz faded. Talks with Rashford have been reopened as a potential alternative target for the club. Rashford, under contract with Manchester United until 2028, is likely to depart Old Trafford this summer amid ongoing negotiations with Juventus over a move for winger Jadon Sancho.

Other Transfer Rumors

Meanwhile, Al Hilal is in talks with AC Milan for left back Theo Hernández, Tottenham Hotspur eyes Genoa defender Koni De Winter, and Crystal Palace nears the signing of Borna Sosa from Ajax. Several other rumors involve players like Noni Madueke, Dušan Vlahović, and Noa Lang, with various clubs showing interest in potential transfers.

Completed deals include Arsenal signing Taylor Hinds, Newcastle United parting ways with Callum Wilson, Wojciech Szczesny's contract extension with Barcelona, and more.