Transfer news and rumours of the day: 9th December, 2016

La Liga

Messi may see out his career at Barcelona

Luis Enrique hopeful over Messi’s new contract

Barcelona manager Luis Enrique is hoping to tie down Lionel Messi to a long-term deal, which will keep the Argentine superstar till the end his career at Camp Nou. According to reports from Sport, Enrique said, "Of course (I like the news). The day on which it is announced will be a great day for everyone to celebrate. He would join a list of players that have renewed and want to stay at Barca and form part of the Barca family,"

There have been a lot of uncertainties over Messi’s future in recent past with Manchester City emerging as the favourites to sign him given Pep Guardiola’s presence at the Etihad.

N’Zonzi to decide his future soon

According to reports from Sky Sports Italia, Juventus have registered an interest in signing Sevilla midfielder Steven N’Zonzi after the midfielder’s impressive 2016 and 2017. N’Zonzi was instrumental in Sevilla’s Europa league success last season and has taken the La Liga side to the knockout rounds of Champions League for the first time in 4 seasons. Chelsea are also monitoring N’Zonzi’s developments and the player is expected to name his next club in coming weeks.