Welcome to ESPN's Insider Notebook, featuring contributions from our reporters across the top leagues around the world.
In this edition, there's a frantic contract scramble brewing in the Premier League. Plus: The secret behind Mikel Arteta's fabulous hair.
Jump to: United not giving up on Bellingham | Arteta's hair secret | Messi's ex-coach a Barcelona scout | Ronaldo: Who is Werner? | Arthur fights for Barcelona future | Why Kouassi chose Bayern over PSG | Neymar's party in St.