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There is uncertainty at Paris Saint-Germain due to fears over further financial fair play sanctions, leading to speculation of numerous players being sold or offloaded.
L’Equipe claimed earlier this week that PSG had put on hold contract negotiations with Sergio Ramos and Lionel Messi.
Messi is contracted with PSG until the end of this season, although he reportedly had come to a verbal agreement with the club in December.
Back in September, the Ligue 1 leaders were hit with a €10million fine for FFP violations after the 2020-21 season with a further €45m suspended for any future infringements.
TOP STORY – MESSI’S OFFER TO ECLIPSE RONALDO’S RECORD
Marca reports Lionel Messi is set to receive a world-record €220million (£193m) per year offer from an unnamed Saudi Arabian club.
Messi’s contemporary rival Cristiano Ronaldo joined Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr in January in a deal worth €200m, the highest football salary in history.
The Mirror claims the unnamed club is Al Hilal. The Argentinian has constantly been linked with the MLS too.
ROUND-UP
– Barcelona head coach Xavi has been in touch with Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan about a move, with his contract running out at the end of this season, claims AS.
– Calciomercato claims Marco Verratti is weighing up a move away from Paris Saint-Germain following recent criticism. Verratti penned a contract extension until 2026 recently.
– Manchester United are pondering tabling a £105m offer for Eintracht Frankfurt forward Randal Kolo Muani, per Sport Bild.
– Mundo Deportivo claims Manchester United are interested in Barcelona’s Franck Kessie as a midfield partner for Casemiro, while Tottenham and Chelsea are also circling for him.
– Arsenal are interested in Real Madrid midfielder Eden Hazard who may be available for a cut price with his current deal due to expire in 2024, reports Fichajes.
– Paul Pogba is eager to remain at Juventus despite battling injuries throughout this season, claims 90min.
