Transfer Update: 6 top rumours - Lionel Messi off to the Premier League?

Updated 03/09/2016 at 09:33 GMT

Barcelona want to ward off Premier League interest with a giant contract for Lionel Messi, while Crystal Palace are in the market for Mathieu Flamini on a free.

Barcelona's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi lines up a ball during the second leg of the Spanish Supercup football match between FC Barcelona and Sevilla FC at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on August 17, 2016

Image credit: AFP

1-Lionel Messi - Barcelona to Premier League

Barcelona want to give Messi a mega deal that puts him 'at Barca for life', as the striker has been the target of overtures from Premier League giants. (The Sun)

2-Mesut Ozil - Arsenal to Europe

3-Alexis Sanchez - Arsenal to Europe

Both players are in negotiations to sign bumper deals for the Gunners, with many at the club hoping signing Ozil's friend Shkodran Mustafi will help convince him to stay. (The Mirror)

4-Lucas Lima - Santos to Crystal Palace

The Brazilian midfielder was offered to join the London club, but turned down the move on deadline day. (The Sun)

5-Mathieu Flamini - Free Agent to Crystal Palace, AC Milan

Alan Pardew will try to sign the former Arsenal midfielder as a free agent, after missing out on Jack Wilshere on a loan deal on deadline day. (The Sun)

6-Victor Anichebe - Free Agent to Sunderland

Sunderland have signed Anichebe on a free, after the player was released by West Brom last season. (The Mirror)

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