Messi tells Barcelona not to sign €65M star, Real Madrid star hints at leaving in January and more La Liga news – 1st January 2019

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Eder confident of Messi playing in Serie A

Cristiano Ronaldo's move to Serie A shocked a lot of people and then his challenge to Messi to play in Italy got everyone talking about the two a lot more than usual. While some argue that the former Real Madrid is the true GOAT for proving himself in different leagues, others say that loyalty shown by the Barcelona legend is equally important.

Messi, however, politely stepped aside from the challenge thrown at him by Ronaldo and said that he is happy at Camp Nou. Adding that he is at the best club in the world and doesn't see the need for him to move, Messi made it clear that there was nothing that could force him t leave the Catalan side.

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However, former Inter Milan player, Eder believes that the Nerazzurri can sign him if they want to. Speaking with Gazzetta dello Sport (via AS), the Italian-Brazilian player pointed that the tax situation in Spain could force players to move, just like it played a huge part in the decision by Cristiano.

"I have seen Suning's sense of empire from within. They have everything needed to lift Inter to the heights of that empire. Inter Milan are now seen as a family for Suning, and family means everything to them. When they bought Inter, they claimed certain things, and now they are doing exactly what they said they would,” he said.

"They spoke about growth, not promising a Serie A title, the Champions League or Messi right away. Suning can make any Inter dream come true, and that includes signing Messi if they wanted to," added the former forward.

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Keylor Navas hints at leaving Real Madrid?

Keylor Navas has been linked with a move away from Real Madrid for a really long time now. The Costa Rican has been linked with so many different clubs that one might imagine if he has more clean sheets or clubs he has been linked with it.

Chelsea, Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool, Lazio, Juventus, both Milan clubs etc have been linked with the goalkeeper but he has stayed put at Bernabeu. However, he has now dropped a subtle hint that he will be leaving in January.

He posted the following on his Instagram before quickly deleting it:

Navas on Instagram

For those who don't understand what's written, it means “Thanks for everything”. AS claim that it is a farewell message from the goalkeeper and he will be leaving in the winter transfer window, that has just opened.

Where will he be heading? Nothing has been reported on that.

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Messi doesn't want De Ligt at Camp Nou

Lionel Messi reportedly has the power at Barcelona every top player in the world would love to have. Reports suggest that he has a say in the players Barca sign and when you are the best in the world, the board just listens to you.

The Argentine has now made a huge decision and asked the club not to sign De Ligt from Ajax. That is according to Don Balon, who were once one of the most reliable sources in Spain but now at the opposite end of the reliability scale.

The report claims that Messi wants Milan Škriniar from Inter Milan instead as he is more experienced. The Slovakian is 23-years-old – 4 years older than De Ligt – and has been playing brilliantly at San Siro.

He has been reportedly slapped with a €70 million price tag – €5 million more than what Ajax are demanding for De Ligt. Sounds like a good decision by Messi, isn't it?