Newell´s have reportedly added Lionel Messi to their shortlist of transfer targets. The Inter Miami CF forward is rumoured to be attracting attention ahead of the next transfer window, with insiders claiming preliminary talks could soon take place. Barcelona and Galatasaray remain in the background, but for now, Newell´s are leading the way in ongoing talks. In season 2025, Newell´s are only scoring 0.75 goals per game (12 in 16), below the Superliga average. Lionel Messi would be brought in to give them more bite in the final third. Inter Miami CF have recently been linked with Robert Lewandowski and Timo Werner while Newell´s have had no rumoured targets. Want to see how the story develops? Stay tuned to PlayerSwitch for more news and transfer rumours just like this one.