Transfer news, Aug 17th


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DATE: Aug. 17, 2020, 12:24 p.m.

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  1. Lionel Messi is reportedly ready to leave Barcelona — sparking what would be the biggest transfer scramble of the summer.
  2. Following Barca's Champions League humiliation at the hands of Bayern Munich, it was quickly suggested that boss Quique Setien had been warned of his imminent sacking.
  3. And it now appears that Messi, 33, could follow him out of the Camp Nou after the 8-2 defeat.
  4. The Sun suggest Manchester City will be at the front of the queue, with the Argentinian potentially keen on a reunion with former boss Pep Guardiola.
  5. Chelsea could continue their summer spending by bringing in Brighton captain Lewis Dunk to help shore up their brittle defence, according to the Daily Star.
  6. After signing attacking duo Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech, boss Frank Lampard is looking to strengthen other areas of his squad ahead of the new campaign.
  7. And it is thought that Seagulls star Dunk, 28, is keen on a £40million switch given he is a lifelong Chelsea supporter.

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