Messi is the top scorer of 2018; the boss refuses, Mourinho has no chance of returning to Inter.

Messi was the top scorer in 2018.

With 47 goals for Barcelona and 4 goals for the Argentina national team, Lionel Messi amassed a total of 51 goals in 2018, officially becoming the top scorer of the year.

51 goals in 53 matches is a dream achievement for any player, but in reality, it's still a long way from the record Messi set in 2012: scoring a staggering 91 goals across all competitions – an unprecedented feat.

Luka Modric refuses to extend his contract with Real Madrid.

According to sourcesTelemadridThe Croatian midfielder refused to extend his contract with Real Madrid because he didn't want to miss the opportunity to join Inter in the summer of 2019.

Meanwhile, the newspaperSky Italy&Gazzetta dello SportReports reveal that Inter have offered Luka Modric a four-year contract worth €10 million per season. Furthermore, the Croatian midfielder will have priority to join Jiangsu Suning (China) after completing his contract with Inter.

Inter Milan currently has three players who are Luka Modric's teammates on the Croatian national team: Marcelo Brozovic, Ivan Perisic, and new signing Sime Vrsaljko. This makes Inter more attractive in their efforts to recruit the 33-year-old midfielder.

With the top boss's refusal, Mourinho has no chance of returning to Inter.

Inter Milan's sporting director, Piero Ausilio, recently affirmed his absolute confidence in current coach Luciano Spalletti and closed the door on the possibility of Jose Mourinho returning to his former club.

Jose Mourinho was sacked by Manchester United in early December, and there have been many rumors surrounding the Portuguese manager's new destination. One of his potential destinations is his former club, Inter Milan, where Luciano Spalletti is currently struggling.

But on Sky Sports Italia, Sporting Director Ausilio recently confirmed that Spalletti is not going anywhere. "Mourinho? I'm not surprised that the media are talking about a return. But our plans with Spalletti have been going on for a year and a half and will continue for many years to come. The owners want Inter to return to their golden age and we are working to achieve this as soon as possible."

Bayern set the price for center-back Hummels.

According to The Sun, Bayern Munich are ready to sell Mats Hummels in this winter transfer window. The club will let the German defender go if any team offers £30 million.

MU aims to sign duo in January 2019

The Sun reports that while Manchester United are being cautious about signing new players mid-season as Solskjaer is only in charge until the end of the season, they still have the potential to bring in two new players during this winter transfer window.

Solskjaer wants Manchester United to strengthen their attack by signing compatriot Josh King from Bournemouth.

More specifically, according to the source, the team's leadership is considering Solskjaer's desire for MU to sign his compatriot, Josh King, who is currently playing impressively at Bournemouth.

The Norwegian striker was once in the Manchester United academy, and Solskjaer himself worked with him when coaching the reserve team. King is currently playing very impressively for Bournemouth, and Solskjaer is very impressed with his compatriot, so he wants to have him in the Manchester United squad this January.

Josh King is valued at around £25 million. Interestingly, Pochettino, a strong candidate for the long-term manager position at MU, also greatly admires this striker and even wanted to bring him to Tottenham last season.

Inter join the race to sign Gary Cahill.

According to the Sunday Express, Inter Milan have entered the race to sign Gary Cahill, competing with Arsenal. The English defender's contract with Chelsea expires at the end of this season. Manager Maurizio Sarri himself confirmed that the player is allowed to leave during this winter transfer window.