Lionel Messi recently spoke with Barcelona president Joan Laporta on the phone to rebuild their relationship. The latter apologised for how Messi's departure from the club was handled and there is a feeling the Paris Saint-Germain forward would be prepared to return to Camp Nou in 2023. (Sergio Gonzalez)

Officials from Liverpool are readying a bid for AC Milan midfielder Ismael Bennacer. The former Arsenal youngster has seen talks over a contract extension stall and Liverpool have reached out to make it clear they would be prepared to meet his demands. (Sport Mediaset)

Manchester United are keen to sign Napoli centre-back Kim Min-jae, who only joined the Serie A side from Fenerbahce in the summer. The Red Devils want to trigger his €45m release clause in January. (CNN Turkey)

However, Kim's release clause actually stands at €50m and will only become active in the summer of 2023. (Gianluca Di Marzio)

Graham Potter wants Chelsea to sign Inter midfielder Nicolo Barella in January and has urged club officials to start negotiating as soon as possible. (Calciomercatoweb)

Arsenal are among the favourites to land Jack Grealish's signature if he chooses to walk away from Manchester City next summer. (Fichajes)

City will also battle Liverpool for the signing of 21-year-old Villarreal winger Alex Baena. (Fichajes)