Gossip Column: Messi, Özil, Coutinho, Andre Silva, Koulibaly, Vidal, Alan

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Saturday, 21th October 2017

FC Barcelona are ready to offer a “lifetime contract” to Lionel Messi, just like they did with Andres Iniesta a couple of weeks ago.
ESPN

There was a lot of talk regarding a potential move from Mesut Özil to Manchester United, but the German playmaker denied those rumours and said he is only focused in playing for Arsenal.
The Sun

FC Barcelona will hold talks with Liverpool next week, as they are keen to make “one final bid” for Philippe Coutinho.
Mundo Deportivo

Arsenal are tracking AC Milan striker Andre Silva as they look to bolster their attacking options. FC Barcelona are said to be tracking the 21-year-old striker as well, who has scored four goals in the UEFA Europa League this season.
ESPN

Southampton have identified Kalidou Koulibaly as the perfect replacement in case Virgil van Dijk leaves the side during the January transfer window. However, they will face stiff competition since Chelsea, Everton and Barcelona have expressed interest in the defender as well.
TalkSPORT

Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool have expressed interest to sign Arturo Vidal. However, Inter Milan remain favourites to land the Chilean star in case he decides to leave Bayern Munich.
ESPN

Real Madrid already sealed a move to land Brazil’s exciting youngster Vinicius Junior, but they might get a 2-for-1 deal. They are reportedly close to sign another interesting prospect in Alan, who plays for Palmeiras and is currently on duty with Brazil in the U17 World Cup.
AS