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David Lynch: Liverpool ready to sell midfielder despite recent reportsCurtis Jones Exit Talk Grows as Inter Milan Push LiverpoolCurtis Jones Liverpool future looks increasingly uncertain, and the latest Media Matters podcast on Anfield Index gave the clearest indication yet that this could be the summer he leaves Anfield.Speaking to Dave Davis, David Lynch discussed Inter Milans interest in the midfielder, who has just one year remaining on his contract. With talks over a new deal stalled and Liverpool unimpressed by Inters current offer, the situation now feels like a negotiation waiting for one side to move.Jones Still Keen on Inter MoveLynchs reading of the situation was blunt. He believes the arrival of Andoni Iraola has not changed Jones thinking.I think this is kind of confirmation that theres not.That was in response to the question of whether there could be a U-turn now that Arne Slot has gone and Iraola has arrived.Lynch added:I think the players still very keen to go to Inter despite that.That matters. This does not appear to be a case of Liverpool pushing out a homegrown player purely for profit. It sounds more like Jones sees Serie A as a fresh start, with Lynch noting:I think he wants a new start and wants to try that out.Liverpool Irritated by Inter OfferDave Davis referenced Paul Joyces reporting that Liverpool were irritated by Inters latest low offer, with the bid discussed at around 25 million, roughly 21.6 million.Lynch agreed that the numbers remain short of Liverpools valuation.Clearly theyre nowhere near.Yet he also suggested a deal remains possible if Inter improve their position.Theres probably a compromise to be had here.Liverpools challenge is obvious. Jones has one year left on his deal, so the clubs leverage is limited. Even so, Lynch believes the Reds are right not to accept a cut-price deal.I do feel like Liverpool are getting kind of low-balled.He added:Even if we got thirty million I still dont think it would be enough with some of the prices that weve seen.Photo: IMAGOContract Situation Shapes EverythingThe contract clock is now central to the story. Dave Davis noted that Liverpool would rather risk losing Jones for nothing next summer than accept a poor fee, but Lynch viewed that as part of the public negotiating dance.Its clearly a position.He then went further:I think they are willing to sanction a sale. Well, they are. I know they are willing to sanction a sale.That is the key line. Liverpool are not desperate, but they are open. The fee has to be acceptable, and Inter must move closer to the figure Liverpool want.As Lynch put it:Its got to be on our terms.Italy Move Appeals to JonesOne interesting detail from the podcast was why Jones may prefer Inter over another Premier League club. Lynch suggested the move is not simply about leaving Liverpool.I get the impression it really appeals to go to another league and try something new entirely.He also mentioned that Jones has been asking Federico Chiesa about life in Italy.I think its the lifestyle change and that that really appeals rather than just kind of getting out.For Liverpool, that may be frustrating. A Premier League buyer would likely pay more, but if Jones wants Inter, the market narrows.The expectation from Lynch was clear enough. If Inter find the extra money, the transfer should move quickly.If they do, then this deal should get wrapped up pretty quickly.For now, Curtis Jones remains a Liverpool player. But with one year left on his contract, Inter Milan pushing, and Liverpool open to a sale at the right price, this feels like a transfer story moving steadily towards an exit.

Lionel Messi became the highest goalscorer in men's World Cup history on Monday, moving up to 17 and breaking a tie with Germany legend Miroslav Klose in Argentina's Group J match against Austria.

Messi swept home with his left foot from the edge of the penalty area after Thiago Almada had intelligently dummiedFacundo Medina's cross.

Lionel Messi broke the World Cup scoring record with his 17th goal in defending champion Argentinas match against Austria on Monday, after he had missed a penalty kick earlier in the game.The goal for a 1-0 lead came in the 38th minute and two days before Messis 39th birthday, and amid the concern of an ailing father back at home. It was the sixth consecutive World Cup game in which Messi has scored a goal. ___AP World Cup coverage: https://apnews.com/hub/fifa-world-cup

Lionel Messi broke the World Cup scoring record with his 17th goal in defending champion Argentinas match against Austria on Monday, after he had missed a penalty kick earlier in the game.The goal for a 1-0 lead came in the 38th minute and two days before Messis 39th birthday, and amid the concern of an ailing father back at home. It was the sixth consecutive World Cup game in which Messi has scored a goal. ___AP World Cup coverage: https://apnews.com/hub/fifa-world-cup

Lionel Messi has written another chapter in his remarkable World Cup story after overtaking Miroslav Klose to become the outright leading goalscorer in the tournament's history.The Argentina captain moved onto 17 World Cup goals on Monday night by finding the net against Austria, surpassing Klose's long-standing tally of 16 that had stood alone since the 2014 tournament in Brazil.Messi's milestone moment arrived in the 38th minute after he had earlier squandered the opportunity to make history from the penalty spot.The 38-year-old saw his spot-kick drift wide after Lautaro Martinez had been fouled inside the area, but he quickly made amends in trademark fashion.TRENDINGStoriesVideosYour SayCollecting the ball just inside the penalty box, Messi steadied himself before guiding a composed side-footed finish beyond the goalkeeper and into the corner of the net, prompting jubilant celebrations from Argentina supporters.The strike continued an astonishing World Cup journey that began two decades ago in Germany.Messi scored his first World Cup goal as an 18-year-old at the 2006 tournament, coming off the bench to net in Argentina's 6-0 demolition of Serbia and Montenegro. He later added an assist in the same match and was widely tipped to dominate football's biggest stage for years to come.However, the following World Cup in South Africa proved frustrating for the forward.Despite producing a series of eye-catching displays under Diego Maradona, Messi failed to score in five appearances as Argentina were knocked out in the quarter-finals by Germany.LATEST SPORTS NEWS:Roy Keane hits out at England players after Thomas Tuchel comments at World CupWorld Cup match in danger of being called off amid 'severe' problemAaron Ramsey poised to land first managerial job with EFL clubHe rediscovered his goalscoring touch four years later in Brazil, carrying Argentina to the final with four goals in the group stage.Messi struck the winner against Bosnia and Herzegovina in his side's opening match, curled home a dramatic stoppage-time effort against Iran and then produced a superb brace in a 3-2 victory over Nigeria.Argentina eventually reached the final but suffered heartbreak as Mario Gotze's extra-time strike secured Germany a 1-0 victory.The 2018 tournament in Russia brought only one goal for Messi, who found the net in a memorable 2-1 win over Nigeria to help Argentina progress from the group stage before they were eliminated by eventual champions France in the last 16.Messi's finest World Cup campaign came in Qatar four years later.Determined to end his wait for the sport's greatest prize, he scored seven goals in seven matches to secure the trophy he wanted the most. Argentina prevailed on penalties after a pulsating 3-3 draw, allowing Messi to finally lift the World Cup trophy and cement his status among the greatest players to ever grace the game.He equalled Klose's tally of 16 goals in Argentina's previous outing against Algeria, producing a stunning hat-trick to secure a 3-0 victory.And despite his early penalty miss against Austria, Messi once again demonstrated his enduring quality by seizing his second opportunity to make history.Argentina entered the contest as overwhelming favourites to make it two wins from two in Group J, though Ralf Rangnick's well-drilled Austria side ensured Lionel Scaloni's men were forced to work hard for their breakthrough.With Messi now standing alone atop the World Cup scoring charts, the question may no longer be whether he can break records, but how many more he can set before finally calling time on his glittering international career.Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

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