Why Messi is yet to sign new contract and other transfer news and rumours of the day - 22nd August 2017

Ligue 1 and rest of the world

Martial could play for Monaco

Monaco want to re-sign Anthony Martial

The Ligue 1 champions are being raided left and right this summer, with several of their top players already at different clubs. Leonardo Jardim is reportedly keen on securing reinforcements and is believed to be keen on bring Anthony Martial back.

Lille want Batshuayi

The Ligue 1 side are reportedly keen on signing Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi. Having won only 1 out of their 3 league games in the current season, Lille are looking for reinforcements and could lodge a £36 million bid for the Belgian

Paris Saint-Germain close in on Monaco duo

PSG are close to sealing a €140m + Lucas Moura deal for Kylian Mbappe. They are also willing to offer in excess of €70m to secure the services of Fabinho.

To find a way around FFP, PSG will be taking Mbappe on a loan deal with the option of making it permanent.

Galatasaray interested in Gibbs

Galatasaray are keen on signing Arsenal outcast Kieran Gibbs, according to The Times.

The report claims the Turkish giants are hoping they can persuade the Gunners to sell Gibbs, who has been told he is free to leave, for £4 million.