July 13 Transfer Zone: Lionel Messi's future finally sorted?

Planet Sport takes a look at Tuesday's social media transfer talk, including Lionel Messi's future, Renato Sanches getting interest from Liverpool and Tottenham, and Denzel Dumfries linked with Everton.

Lionel Messi

Did we really believe that Lionel Messi was going anywhere this summer?

Actually, yes. It was a big possibility, especially with big spenders Paris Saint-Germain sniffing about and Messi reportedly disappointed with the goings-on behind the scenes at Barcelona.

But it seems like that is all over now, with the Argentine looking to sign a two-year contract extension at Blaugrana.

He has supposedly known for a long time that he wanted to stay, but who knows if he is just saying that to keep everyone happy.

Kurt Zouma

Back when Jose Mourinho was at the helm at Chelsea, he brought in the young Zouma and gave him a good run in the starting eleven. Now the 'Special One' is at Roma and he wants the Frenchman back.

Problem is Roma want to do a similar deal that Chelsea did with AC Milan last season for Fikayo Tomori - a loan with an option to buy.

However, Chelsea don't want to sell Zouma for less than £30million and absolutely don't want to loan him out. Thomas Tuchel still has a place in his side for him.

Renato Sanches

Oh poor old Renato Sanches. How hard it must be to have three major clubs vying for his services.

The young Portuguese midfielder shone during Euro 2020, and his price tag is rising quickly as a result.

Liverpool have been the front runner for the Lille star's signature for a while now, although they are yet to make an official offer. Probably too busy dreaming about Kylian Mbappe.

And if they're not careful, a Premier League rival or old Spanish foe will snap him up. Tottenham Hotspur and Barcelona are both very interested too.

Youri Tielemans

If a Renato Sanches deal drags on and Liverpool miss out, their fall back option is Leicester's Youri Tielemans.

The Belgian has been on many teams' radar as he continues to go from strength to strength every season.

However, a hefty £64million price-tag might be enough to keep him on Leicester's books for another season.

Denzel Dumfries

Another star at the Euros this summer. Denzel Dumfries was a bright spark in a Netherlands team that did exactly what Dutch teams do at international tournaments - look like they might win it, but don't.

When they were bounced out by Czech Republic in the Round of 16, he was one of a few players who looked like they could cut the mustard in the Premier League.

As such, Everton are now Keane to sign the Dutchman (you see what I did there).

Inter Milan are also interested, as they are still in need of a right-back replacement for Achraf Hakimi, though it seems Everton have a tighter grip on the man from Rotterdam.

Antoine Griezmann

Agent Torres is on the case. Manchester City's Ferran Torres has made the typically bland statement that he rates Antoine Griezmann and that City always wants the best players. Well, duh.

The Citizens have been interested in the French forward for a long time, so it's not a surprise to say they want in on the race for Antoine's signature this summer.