Top Transfer Rumours Of The Day: Messi, Draxler, Krychowiak, And More
1. Joao Cancelo To Inter Milan
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What’s the story?
With AC Milan being the club that has taken the transfer window by storm this season, their arch-rivals Inter Milan have some desperate catching up to do. According to reports coming in from Sky Italia (via Football Italia), the Nerazzurri are on the verge of signing Joao Cancelo, with Geoffrey Kondogbia being the player heading in the other direction to La Liga.
Should the deal take place?
The 23-year-old right-back is a player full of skill and talent of the highest order. His ability to also play further up the pitch as a winger adds to his versatility and the influence he brings into a side. The Portuguese was involved in Valencia’s recent game, but is said to have made a decision to move to Italy and take his career to greater heights. Inter Milan are a club desperate to rise back to the top, and being part of the squad during such exciting times will surely help the player bring his A game week in week out.
Possibility of it happening
The chances of Cancelo moving to the Serie A are currently 9/10.
2. Grzegorz Krychowiak To Chelsea
What’s the story?
According to reports coming in from the Sun, Chelsea are currently eyeing a loan move for PSG midfielder Grzegorz Krychowiak. The French club’s outcast is looking for a transfer this summer, and could find an ideal move to England, with the current champions welcoming him with open arms. The lad is being identified as a backup plan if Danny Drinkwater’s deal fails to reach a positive conclusion.
Should the deal take place?
The Polish international had a season to forget under Unai Emery last year, after making only 11 appearances in the Ligue 1 for the runners up. After being deemed as surplus to requirements for this campaign, Krychowiak is now desperate to find a club that will not only bring him in, but also guarantee some much needed game time. The defensive midfielder can be an ideal partner for N’Golo Kante in the middle of the park. He provides versatility, with the ability to also play as a makeshift central defender when needed. However, with Bakayoko already signed from Monaco recently, the player might have to fight for a regular spot in the lineup, and that is something he clearly does not want to be a part of anymore.
Possibility of it happening
The chances of the 27-year-old heading to Stamford Bridge are currently 5/10.
3. Lionel Messi To Manchester City
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What’s the story?
The ongoing transfer window has seen a few deals that have left jaws dropped wide open and amounts being splashed in numbers unimaginable. However, the latest rumour to have taken the internet by storm carries the potential to rock the footballing world. According to many sources, including Daily Record, Manchester City are preparing the deal of the century, as they aim to sign Lionel Messi from Barcelona. A news that started out as laughable has gathered some momentum, and given the ability of money to influence decisions, anything is possible.
Should the deal take place?
After signing a long term contract with his childhood team last month, a horrible few weeks at the club has led to the Argentine contemplating his plans for the future. With Neymar being sold, Suarez being injured, no major signings being made, and facing humiliation at the hands of Real Madrid, it is evident that Barca are heading nowhere but downhill at this stage of the season. New boss, Ernesto Valverde, might have an extra too much to handle this season, and turning things around appears to be an impossible task at this point. Lionel Messi has done his bit by turning the La Liga side into the greatest team in the world on many occasions, and might just consider spending the rest of his footballing days facing different challenges. With City being led by his former manager Pep Guardiola and their ambitions being sky high, a move to the Etihad might not be such a bad decision after all.
Possibility of it happening
The chances of Lionel Messi moving to Manchester City are currently 3/10.
4. Julian Draxler To Manchester United
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What’s the story?
Julian Draxler is a player that is being intensely chased by a number of big clubs this summer, and if reports from the Mirror are assumed to be true, then Manchester United are also a part of the race now.
Should the deal take place?
The 23-year-old playmaker is up for sale this window, as PSG’s acquisition of Neymar has made him surplus to requirements at the club. Given his immense abilities and brilliance with passing and dribbling the ball, it comes as no surprise that teams like Arsenal, Liverpool, and the Red Devils are battling it out for his signature. Manchester United appear to be serious title contenders this season, and if they come looking, saying yes to them should be a decision he would not hesitate in making.
Possibility of it happening
The possibility of Draxler coming to Old Trafford is currently 3/10.
Written by Vikram Gupta 
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