Lionel Messi wants Barcelona to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold, De Ligt could reject Barca for PSG and more Barcelona transfer news: 12 June 2019

Lionel Messi wants Trent Alexander-Arnold at Barcelona

Tottenham Hotspur v Liverpool - UEFA Champions League Final

After witnessing first hand what Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold is capable of - the 20-year-old's quick corner led to Liverpool's 4th goal which sent Barcelona crashing out of the Champions League - Lionel Messi wants the Catalans to sign the Englishman as a replacement for Nelson Semedo.

Semedo has grown increasingly unsettled at the club and is keen on a move away in the summer. Reports had suggested that Barcelona had informed the Portuguese that he could leave in the summer for €50 million.

Now, it appears they have already lined up his replacement. Alexander-Arnold has developed into one of the finest full-backs on the planet and would fit in perfectly at Barcelona. Joshua Kimmich has also been named as an alternative.

Barcelona furious with Matthijs de Ligt

Portugal v Netherlands - UEFA Nations League Final

The Barcelona hierarchy are reportedly furious with Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt for delaying a move to the club. Barcelona were close to completing a deal for the Ajax captain, but his failure to sign on the dotted line coupled with PSG's late entry into the fold seems to have further complicated proceedings.

The Ligue 1 champions are now the frontrunners for his signature and De Ligt's agent Mino Raiola reportedly met with the French club's representatives over a potential move.

This has left Barcelona seething and they may turn their attention away from the Dutchman and focus on other targets.