Transfer news and rumours of the day: 24 December 2015

Giuseppe Rossi to Sampdoria?

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Manchester City to bid for Messi?

- Premier league giants Manchester City are reportedly planning to launch a bid to try and lure Barcelona star Lionel Messi. The rumour grabbed pace when Messi’s national teammate Willy Caballero recently admitted that City can still sign the player.

- Barcelona youngster Gerard Gumbau is set to join Malaga on loan in January. According to COPE, Barcelona see Gumbau's future at the Camp Nou but are keen to send the Spaniard on loan in January, with Malaga touted as the favourites.

The player currently plays for Barcelona B and has made eight appearances for the senior team under Luis Enrique.

- Real Madrid star Isco is considering his future at the Bernabeu after a fallout with Rafa Benitez. According to AS, Isco's relationship with Benitez is beyond repair and the former Malaga playmaker will seek new pastures next month if there is no change of head coach at the capital club.

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