Friday's La Liga transfer talk news roundup: Lionel Messi, David Alaba, Kylian Mbappe

Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest transfer news in La Liga on Friday, January 8.

Friday morning's La Liga transfer talk news roundup:

Liverpool 'outbid Real Madrid for David Alaba with £9m-a-year contract'

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Liverpool have reportedly offered David Alaba a £9m-a-year contract as the English champions look to win the race for the Bayern Munich defender.

Alaba's deal at the Allianz Arena is due to expire in June, and as it stands, the Austria international will leave the German champions on a free transfer.

Real Madrid are believed to be at the head of the queue for the 28-year-old, who has made 19 appearances for Bayern during the 2020-21 campaign.

However, according to Italian journalist Romeo Agresti, Liverpool have offered the centre-back a contract worth £9m a year to turn down Los Blancos and make the move to Anfield.

The Reds have had serious injury problems at the back in the first half of the 2020-21 campaign, with Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez and Joel Matip all currently on the sidelines.

Alaba has made over 400 appearances for Bayern since debuting in 2010.

Manchester City 'believe they are winning Lionel Messi race'

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Manchester City reportedly feel that they remain the frontrunners in the race to sign Barcelona forward Lionel Messi.

Despite missing out on the legendary forward during the summer, City are one of a number of clubs hoping to entice the Argentine into a transfer later in 2021.

The 33-year-old has less than six months left on his contract at Camp Nou, a situation which allows him to hold talks with foreign teams.

While Paris Saint-Germain have been tipped to make a move for the playmaker, The Telegraph says that City officials are unconcerned about rival interest.

City allegedly feel that they are in a position to successfully negotiate a deal with Messi, who could also be provided with a route to the MLS later in his career.

More transfer news from La Liga:

Barcelona 'considering buying MLS side to keep Lionel Messi'
Barcelona presidential candidate Xavi Vilajoana wants the club to acquire a franchise in the MLS in a bid to keep Lionel Messi on the books, according to a report. Read more.

Liverpool 'lining up package deal for Kylian Mbappe'
Liverpool are reportedly looking at ways to fund a deal for Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe during the summer transfer window. Read more.

Lionel Messi 'tells Neymar he is joining Paris Saint-Germain'
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi allegedly tells Neymar that he intends to join Paris Saint-Germain in the summer. Read more.

Liverpool 'join race for Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos'
Liverpool join the race for Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos, according to a report. Read more.

Barcelona presidential candidate expects Lionel Messi exit this summer
Barcelona presidential candidate Agusti Benedito admits that he is pessimistic about the club's chances of tying Lionel Messi down to a new contract. Read more.

Marcos Rojo 'attempting to negotiate free transfer from Manchester United'
Out-of-favour Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo is attempting to negotiate a free transfer to Boca Juniors from Old Trafford, according to a report. Read more.

Who could Manchester United sign this month? Every January transfer rumour rated
Sports Mole rounds up and assesses all of Manchester United's latest transfer targets and rumours, including Sergio Ramos, Jack Grealish and Paulo Dybala. Read more.

Liverpool 'planning something interesting in summer transfer window'
Liverpool do not plan to bring in any major signings this month as they plan "something interesting" for the summer, according to Fabrizio Romano. Read more.

Georginio Wijnaldum, Liverpool 'reach stalemate in contact talks'
Contract talks between Liverpool and Dutch midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum reportedly 'reach a stalemate'. Read more.