Wednesday's Barcelona transfer talk news roundup: Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, Eric Garcia

The summer transfer window has now begun, with rumours and speculation continuing to swirl as Barcelona eye possible reinforcements.

The Spanish champions spent big on Antoine Griezmann last summer but missed out on a big-name striker in January and have been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, meaning that selling players rather than buying could be their priority this summer.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news from the Camp Nou.

Wednesday morning's Barcelona transfer talk news roundup:

Barcelona striker Luis Suarez agrees personal terms with Juventus?

© Reuters

Barcelona striker Luis Suarez is reportedly close to joining Juventus after agreeing personal terms with the Italian champions.

New Barca head coach Ronald Koeman is rumoured to have informed the Uruguay international that he is no longer wanted at Camp Nou.

Juve were quick to pounce for Suarez and according to La Gazzetta dello Sport, an agreement has already been reached between the two parties.

The Serie A giants will match the 33-year-old's current salary, it is claimed, and confirmation of the free transfer is believed to be imminent.

Inter Miami and Paris Saint-Germain had also been touted as possible destinations for Suarez.

Juve, who replaced head coach Maurizio Sarri with Andrea Pirlo last month, have also been tipped to move for Roma striker Edin Dzeko before the transfer window closes.

Barcelona 'to offer Lionel Messi new two-year deal'

© Reuters

Barcelona may reportedly offer Lionel Messi the opportunity to pen a new two-year contract.

Last week, the 33-year-old informed club officials that he wished to end his long-term association with the Catalan giants, feeling that he could depart on a free transfer.

This claim has been refuted by Barcelona, however, subsequently resulting in the relevant parties being at loggerheads over the past seven days.

Nevertheless, in a bid to resolve the situation, ESPN may be prepared to hand the 33-year-old a deal until 2022.

As it stands, that appears unlikely, with Messi said to be aiming for a reunion with former boss Pep Guardiola at Manchester City.

Talks are allegedly due to take place between the player's father Jorge Messi and club president Josep Maria Bartomeu on Wednesday.

More transfer news from Barcelona:

Manchester City chief 'in Barcelona for Lionel Messi talks'
Manchester City's director of football Txiki Begiristain is allegedly already in Barcelona in a bid to negotiate a deal for Lionel Messi. Read more.

Barcelona board 'at odds over Lionel Messi future'
The Barcelona board are reportedly split over the future of Lionel Messi, who wishes to leave Camp Nou this summer. Read more.

Eric Garcia hoping to stay at Manchester City amid Barcelona links
Manchester City defender Eric Garcia insists that he wants to stay at the club next season, despite rejecting a new contract amid talk of a return to Barcelona. Read more.

Inter Milan chief: 'Lautaro Martinez to Barcelona talks are over'
Inter Milan chief executive Piero Ausilio rules out the possibility of Lautaro Martinez leaving the club for Barcelona this summer. Read more.

Arturo Vidal, Luis Suarez 'only Barcelona players pushing for Lionel Messi stay'
Arturo Vidal and Luis Suarez are reportedly the only two players who are pushing for Lionel Messi to remain at Barcelona. Read more.

Lionel Messi to be hit with £1m fine after missing Barcelona training?
Barcelona are reportedly prepared to hand a £1m fine to Lionel Messi after he missed the resumption of first-team training. Read more.

Ajax to use Donny van de Beek cash on Barcelona's Luis Suarez?
Ajax are reportedly planning to use the funds from Donny van de Beek's imminent Manchester United move on bringing Barcelona striker Luis Suarez back to the club. Read more.

Barcelona presidential candidate admits Lionel Messi to Manchester City is "likely"
Lionel Messi leaving Barcelona to reunite with Pep Guardiola is a "logical" choice, according to Barca presidential candidate Toni Freixa. Read more.

Inter Milan 'closing in on deal for Barcelona midfielder Arturo Vidal'
Inter Milan are reportedly closing in on a deal to sign Barcelona midfielder Arturo Vidal, who has been told that he is not part of Ronald Koeman's plans at Camp Nou. Read more.

Tottenham Hotspur want Barcelona youngster Lucas De Vega?
Tottenham Hotspur reportedly hold an interest in signing Barcelona youngster Lucas De Vega before the end of the summer transfer window. Read more.

Lionel Messi 'may need to miss a season in order to leave Barcelona for free'
Barcelona are reportedly confident that they will not lose Lionel Messi on a free transfer this summer, despite the forward's determination to push through an exit. Read more.

Lionel Messi's incredible record under Pep Guardiola amid Manchester City links
Amid speculation linking Lionel Messi with a move to Manchester City, Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at the forward's incredible record under Pep Guardiola. Read more.

Inter Milan rule out summer move for Barcelona captain Lionel Messi
Inter Milan sporting director Piero Ausilio rules out the possibility of the club signing wantaway Barcelona captain Lionel Messi this summer. Read more.