Not long ago, Neymar admitted that he had rejected an approach from Paris Saint-Germain during the summer. Yesterday, The Sun revealed another inside story: Pep Guardiola, now in charge at Manchester City, had attempted to lure both Lionel Messi and Neymar, but the Barcelona duo declined the invitation.

Guardiola shares a special bond with Messi, having transformed him from a right-wing dribbler into the dominant force in the center during their years together at Barcelona. While managing Bayern Munich, Guardiola had also tried to sign Neymar, though the Brazilian ultimately chose Camp Nou. Upon taking the reins at Manchester City this summer, Guardiola wasted no time in extending an olive branch to the “M\&M” pairing. In his bid to secure Messi, Guardiola even expressed willingness to bring in the Argentine’s trusted Italian nutritionist, Giuliano Poser. Despite the sincerity of the offer, both Messi and Neymar made it clear they had no intention of leaving Barcelona at this stage of their careers.

For Messi, the decision not to reunite with his former mentor reflects his desire to continue building on his legacy in Catalonia. Neymar, too, wants to cement his own chapter in the club’s history. While the two superstars remain committed, Aleix Vidal appears to be on his way out. Left out of the squad for two consecutive matches, Vidal has decided to seek a move in the winter transfer window, either on loan or through a permanent transfer, with Inter Milan and Lazio listed as his preferred destinations. His poor showing in a starting appearance against Alavés, coupled with subpar training performances, has led to him being frozen out by coach Luis Enrique. Should Vidal leave, Sergi Roberto would be the club’s only natural right-back.

According to Spanish daily Sport, Barcelona have now made Héctor Bellerín their prime target. Currently in contract talks with Arsenal, Bellerín could be persuaded to return to his boyhood club, having graduated from the famed La Masia academy. If the move materializes, a Bellerín–Roberto partnership could secure Barcelona’s right flank for the next decade.

For supporters keeping up with every twist and turn of the transfer market on the Melbet App, the rejection from Messi and Neymar is a testament to their loyalty, while Vidal’s likely departure and the pursuit of Bellerín show that even the biggest clubs are constantly evolving. Using the Melbet App, fans can track transfer rumors, contract talks, and breaking news in real time—ensuring they never miss a moment of the drama surrounding world football’s biggest names.