Manchester United submit £97 million bid for Real Madrid star, Barcelona agree Coutinho fee and other transfer news and rumours of the day - 30th August 2017

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Messi has had enough of the speculation

Messi intervenes in Angel Di Maria deal

Lionel Messi seems to have had it with all the speculation regarding Angel Di Maria's potential move to Barcelona. The Catalan club have signed Ousmane Dembele this summer, but have still created a hubbub over moves for other players like Philippe Coutinho and Angel Di Maria.

However, reports in the Daily Express have claimed that Lionel Messi is adamant that Barcelona sign his countryman Di Maria and Messi's representatives have threatened that he will not sign a new contract unless the fellow Argentine is signed ahead of tomorrow's transfer deadline.

Daifra Sakho on verge of joining Rennes

Diafra Sakho enjoyed a wonderful first season with West Ham but ostensibly struggled thereafter. The Hammers are subsequently on the verge of selling the striker to Ligue 1 side Rennes.

The 27-year old is reportedly set to move to France in a move that will cost Rennes an approximate fee of £9 million, as per reports in The Sun.

Fenerbahce in talks to sign Marouane Fellaini next summer

The Turkish giants finished last season placed third in the league and are keen on building on their momentum. Their need for replacements has reportedly led them to Manchester United's titanic Belgian Marouane Fellaini.

Reports in The Sun claim that Fenerbahce are in talks with the 29-year old over a move to Turkey next summer, despite manager Jose Mourinho publicly stating his importance while refusing to indulge in speculation.