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Transfer Gossip: Man Utd contract offer, managers on Sanchez, Messi’s Barcelona deal
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Marouane Fellaini scores a sensational header against Hull City
Manchester United news
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho wants the club to offer Marouane Fellaini a new contract, according to reports.
Fellaini agreed a one-year extension to his current deal in January.
But ESPN claim Mourinho is keen to have the player locked down to a long-term contract as he plans a squad reshuffle this summer.
Fellaini joined United from Everton in 2013 and has become a first-team regular under Mourinho.
I don’t like to speak about the other players of the other clubs
Alexis Sanchez latest
Antonio Conte has refused to address speculation linking Chelsea with a move for Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez.
It is claimed Chelsea could make a move for Sanchez is he becomes available this summer.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is relaxed about the situation, even though the player could leave on a free transfer when his contract expires next summer.
And Conte distanced himself from talk of a swoop for the Chile international.
"I don’t like to speak about the other players of the other clubs," Conte said.
"It’s disrespectful for my club, for everyone and my players. It’s not the right moment to speak about this."
Sanchez (left) could leave Arsenal as Fellaini (centre) and Messi near new contracts
Antonio Conte has refused to discuss Alexis Sanchez
Earlier today Wenger said he didn’t understand the “anxiety” of Arsenal fans surrounding Sanchez’s contract.
“He has one and a half years contract,” Wenger said.
“I don’t understand that debate.
“Our job is to perform as long as we are here.
“I do not understand this kind of anxiety.
“It is absolutely denying what a professional guy is about.”
Barcelona are to offer Lionel Messi a five-year contract
Barcelona news
Lionel Messi will sign a new contract at Barcelona next month, according to reports.
Barcelona want Messi to remain at the club until he retires.
But officials at the Nou Camp have had to find extra funds in their wage budget to meet the Argentine’s demands.
Spanish radio station Cadena Ser claim Messi’s father will attend a meeting at the Nou Camp in May, where the papers will be ready for both parties to sign.
The deal will run until 2022.
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