Ronaldo’s call enough for Felix, Diaz Bayern bound, Messi not joining Cesc, Isak and Simons updates

Como president Mirwan Suwarso on Leo Messi links: “It’s not even a dream, it’s just impossible” (Sky Sports)

Gulf News verdict: Como coach Cesc Fabregas himself fuelled the Messi to Como rumour, but we all knew it was just casual talk and Messi will most probably extend his contract at Inter Miami.

FC Bayern Munich reach full agreement to sign Luis Diaz from Liverpool, here we go! €75m package agreed and authorisation for medical also confirmed from Liverpool Football Club. (Fabrizio Romano)

Gulf News verdict: The player wanted to leave and his wish is becoming a reality. Bayern are slightly overpaying here for the 28-year-old Colombian. Anyway, this means Liverpool will likely move for Isak, who has already expressed his desire to move to the Premier League champions.

Newcastle are expecting a bid from Liverpool for Alexander Isak this week, reports (Craig Hope, Daily Mail)

Gulf News verdict: We are all expecting Liverpool to put in a record-breaking bid in the coming days. Isak wants this move badly. He doesn’t want to go to Saudi or anywhere other than Liverpool. Newcastle are expecting £150 million. How far will Liverpool go with their bid? Will Newcastle try to block the move at all costs? It won’t be a wise move to keep an unhappy player at the club. Newcastle are preparing a bid for Sesko as well.

Al Nassr agree deal to sign Joao Felix from Chelsea. Player is authorised to fly for medical and join Al Nassr, initial transfer fee worth €30m plus add-ons and heavy sell-on clause to meet Chelsea’s €50m valuation in future. (Fabrizio Romano)

Gulf News verdict: Joao Felix was supposed to go back to Benfica, but then according to Fabrizio, a call from Cristiano Ronaldo changed the whole scenario. Felix’s agent Jorge Mendes is also CR7’s agent. The deal happened. It’s a good deal for all parties involved. The buyer, seller and the player himself, who could play regularly in the World Cup year alongside his countryman and idol Ronaldo.

Chelsea advancing talks with Xavi Simons. Terms now broadly in place. Club-to-club talks are ongoing. Chelsea expected to place a first formal offer soon after verbal discussions over numbers. Talks described as positive. Arsenal and Bayern monitoring situation but no bids yet. (Ben Jacobs)

Gulf News verdict: Bayern and Arsenal are monitoring, but I think he prefers a move to Chelsea. Now that Chelsea have sold Felix, they can bring Xavi Simons. Don’t worry Chelsea fans, it will happen.