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Saturday Transfer News: Messi's Barca ultimatum, United eye Reus & Shane Long out of reach
TODAY'S transfer news sees Lionel Messi using interest from Chelsea and Manchester City as leverage and Manchester United watching Dortmund's Marco Reus. Elsewhere, Alen Halilovic has given a hint that Arsenal or Tottenham could be his future, Jose Mourinho has hit out at on-loan Everton striker Romelu Lukaku, Newcastle's pursuit of West Brom's Shane Long is at an end and Liverpool's Steven Gerrard slams Sir Alex Ferguson.
The summer deadline has long slammed shut, but the January transfer window is just around the corner. Here is a roundup of all the latest news, rumours and gossip...
Lionel Messi is using interest from Chelsea and Manchester City to push for a new deal at Barcelona, which will earn him £175,000-a-week after tax.
Manchester United have sent scouts to watch Borussia Dortmund star Marco Reus in action but Arsenal and Manchester City are also interested in the German international.
Manchester United have been dealt a blow in their pursuit of Argentine defender Ezequiel Garay after he admitted he was happy at Benfica.
Arsenal and Tottenham target Alen Halilovic has accepted he needs to leave Croatia to achieve his potential.
Jose Mourinho has hit out at on loan Everton striker Romelu Lukaku by insisting he asked to leave Chelsea.
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew has admitted defeat in his pursuit of West Brom's Republic of Ireland striker Shane Long.
Everton are lining up a loan bid to bring LA Galaxy star Landon Donovan back to the club for the third time.
Club chat and other gossip
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has reiterated that he has no regrets over turning down moves to Manchester United and Chelsea.
Carlton Cole has vowed to prove he is worthy of a first team place at West Ham.
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David Moyes has revealed that Manchester United players showered Ryan Giggs with surprise gifts to mark his 40th birthday yesterday.