Sunday’s transfer news: Arsenal rival Liverpool for Thiago Alcantara, Lionel Messi latest and Man United eye David Brooks

Arsenal appear to be one of the most busy sides in Europe with Gabriel Magalhaes close to finalising a deal to link up with Mikel Arteta, but now the Gunners appear keen to move for a top tier talent in Thiago Alcantara, who is an option for Liverpool too with his Bayern Munich future in doubt after the Champions League final.

Chelsea seem to be on the brink of signing Ben Chilwell a Frank Lampard upgrades at left-back, with Leicester targeting Ajax’s Nico Tagliafico as his replacement. While the Blues could battle it out with the Gunners and Barcelona for Malang Sarr, who is available on a free transfer.

Speaking of the Catalan club, Lionel Messi‘s future remains in doubt and the Blaugrana are now preparing a response should the Argentine hand in a transfer request – follow all the latest news, rumours and updates from the window so far below:

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