Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest transfer news in La Liga on Wednesday, November 4.
Wednesday morning's La Liga transfer talk news roundup:
Manchester City to offer Lionel Messi pre-contract agreement in January?
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Manchester City will reportedly open talks with Lionel Messi in January as the Barcelona superstar continues to stall over extending his stay at Camp Nou.
The Citizens were strongly linked with the Argentina international in the summer after he informed Barca, the club he has represented since the age of 13, of his desire to move on.
Messi remained in Catalonia after Barcelona contested the validity of a clause in his contract that would allow him to leave for free at the end of the elongated 2019-20 campaign.
However, the six-time Ballon d'Or winner will be out of contract in eight months' time as things stand, having yet to agree fresh terms with the La Liga giants.
According to The Telegraph, City have been monitoring the situation and are ready to make their first move in January when Messi is freely allowed to talk to other clubs.
The report indicates that Pep Guardiola's men will attempt to get the Argentina international to pen a pre-contract agreement ahead of making a high-profile switch next summer.
Report: Manchester United join race for Villarreal winger Samuel Chukwueze
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Manchester United are reportedly closely monitoring Samuel Chukwueze with an eye on making a move for the Villarreal winger.
The Nigeria international has a combined 12 goals and assists in the past two La Liga campaigns, while his 143 dribbles attempted since the start of last season is bettered by only five players in the division.
According to 90min, the 21-year-old is already on the radar of multiple Premier League sides, with Leicester City, Everton and now Man Utd all interested.
Chukwueze, who ended a 12-month goal drought with his strike in Villarreal's 2-0 win over Real Valladolid on Monday, is believed to have a release clause in excess of £80m in his contract.
Chelsea had previously been tipped to move for the Villarreal academy player before bringing in Kai Havertz in the summer.
More transfer news from La Liga:
Barcelona 'highly unlikely to sign Memphis Depay, Eric Garcia in January'
A report claims that Barcelona are highly unlikely to move for Memphis Depay or Eric Garcia in January as focus is instead on the upcoming presidential election. Read more.
Barcelona turn focus to Darwin Nunez after cooling Memphis Depay interest?
Benfica forward Darwin Nunez has reportedly overtaken Memphis Depay as the attacker Barcelona want to sign next year. Read more.
Atletico Madrid considering bid for Napoli forward Fernando Llorente?
Atletico Madrid are reportedly contemplating an approach for Napoli forward Fernando Llorente during the January transfer window. Read more.
Barcelona youngster Pedri 'has £360m release clause in his contract'
Any clubs interested in signing teenage attacker Pedri will have to hand over £360m to Barcelona, according to a report. Read more.
