Lionel Messi not planning Barcelona return, Manchester United hunt for new goalkeeper - Paper Round

Messi not interested in Barca return Spanish newspaper Marca gives an update on Lionel Messi’s plans. He had been linked with a return to Barcelona from Paris Saint-Germain, but the Argentine is focused on three other aims. First he wants to seal this season’s Ligue 1 title, then be ready for next year’s World Cup in Qatar, before taking another run at the Champions League.

He will not leave PSG this summer, but he will also not extend his contract yet. Ad/> /> TransfersMan Utd, Arsenal and Newcastle battle for £67m Nunez — Paper RoundYESTERDAY AT 06:36 Paper Round’s view: With no plans as yet to sign on for more time in France, it seems as if Messi has a year left to add to his major trophy haul, at which point he may be considering an easier life. If his decline continues then he will not be worth huge wages unless he is prepared to switch to less prestigious leagues, perhaps following Xavi’s route to Qatar, or perhaps MLS.

Read the full story United plan for Henderson exit Manchester United have seen their reserve goalkeeper Dean Henderson linked with moves to Newcastle United and Ajax as he grows frustrated with being behind David de Gea in the pecking order. United expect to extend De Gea’s contract at least until 2024, and if Henderson leaves then Sam Johnstone of Aston Villa or Benjamin Siegrist of Dundee could be options, reports The Sun. /> Paper Round’s view: Siegrist is available on a free transfer so he may be the easiest signing to make, and it presumably means that Lee Grant’s time on the playing staff is coming to an end.