Transfer Update: 6 top rumours - City courted Messi and Neymar

Updated 17/09/2016 at 02:31 GMT

City asked about Messi and Neymar in the summer, Leonardo Bonucci reveals near Premier League move and Thiago Silva's agent denies return to AC Milan.

Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring their second goal with Neymar

Image credit: Reuters

1-Lionel Messi - Barcelona to Manchester City

2-Neymar - Barcelona to Manchester City

City had three conversations with both Messi and Neymar in the summer, before it was clear that neither was ready to move in the window. (The Sun)

3-Leonardo Bonucci - Juventus to Chelsea, Manchester City

The Juventus defender has admitted a move to a Premier League club was close, but is happy to stay at home with Juventus. (Daily Mail)

4-Thiago Silva - Paris Saint-Germain to AC Milan

Silva's agent has denied that his client has been in contact with his former club for a return, as his PSG contract expires at the end of the season. (ESPNFC)

5-Tom Carroll - Tottenham to Premier League, Championship

Carroll has signed a new contract until 2019 with Spurs, as the 24-year-old has impressed climbing the ranks within the club. (Daily Mail)

6-Kelechi Nwakali - Arsenal to MVV Maastricht

Arsenal have loaned the teenager out to MVV Maastricht in the Dutch second division, after he joined from a top Nigerian academy in the summer. (ESPNFC)

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