Could Man City Pull Off Stunning Lionel Messi Swoop? Transfer News And Rumours From Sunday's Papers!

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The transfer window may be shut, but that doesn't mean talk of moves has died down.

We're already closing in on the January transfer window, so find out the latest here in our transfer gossip round-up from all the day's papers and websites.

Transfer news and gossip from today's Sunday Mirror and The People

Wayne Rooney is ready to extend his contract at Manchester United - now Sir Alex Ferguson is no longer his boss.

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Man United are readying a bid for the 'mini Messi' Ryan Gauld - who has also been watched by Real Madrid.

Manchester City are ready for an audacious big-money swoop for Real Madrid star Sergio Ramos, after his contract talks break down

Former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson tried to sign Barcelona and Chile star Alexis Sanchez not just once, but TWICE.

Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Blaise Matuidi has admitted he is yet to agree a new deal with the French champions, putting Manchester City and Chelsea on alert.

Arsenal outcast Nicklas Bendtner is desperate to seal a move away from the Emirates in January - and is prepared to take a significant pay cut to do so.

Tottenham are stepping up the chase for the Brazilian wonderkid dubbed 'the new Neymar.'

Transfer news and gossip from other newspapers and websites

Lionel Messi could seal an unlikely move to Manchester City next summer after reportedly becoming unhappy at being pressured to play for Barcelona when not fully fit. (Mail on Sunday)

Real Madrid are ready to abandon their pursuit of Liverpool's Luis Suarez and turn their attention back to long-term target Sergio Aguero of Manchester City. (Daily Star on Sunday)

Manchester United will offer Javier Hernandez a new deal — to convince him he has a future at Old Trafford. (Sun on Sunday)

Arsenal will have to fend off Borussia Dortmund if they want to sign Edin Dzeko from Manchester City. (Daily Star on Sunday)

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has been given the go-ahead to sign former AC Milan striker Alexandre Pato from Brazilian side Corinthians in January. (Sunday Express)

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John Terry will be forced to take a pay cut if he is to stay at Chelsea. The club are not prepared to pay the 32-year-old his current £165,000-a-week salary for a 12-month extension. (Mail on Sunday)

Doubts are emerging over Joe Hart's future at Manchester City, with manager Manuel Pellegrini eyeing a move for QPR stopper Julio Cesar. (Sunday Telegraph)

Southampton left back Luke Shaw is a target for Chelsea as Ashley Cole’s long-term replacement. (Mail on Sunday)

Newcastle have opened talks to take Manchester United winger Wilfried Zaha on loan in January. (Mail on Sunday)

Arsenal and Celtic are on alert after Manchester City youngster Abdi Ibrahim has been told he is free to leave the club. (Mail on Sunday)

Arsenal have joined Manchester United in the race for £16m rated Torino winger Alessio Cerci. (Daily Star on Sunday)

Sunderland have offered Halmstad's 17-year-old Swedish striker Valmir Berisha a contract in a bid to beat off interest from big guns at home and abroad. (Daily Star on Sunday).