Lionel Messi: Frank Leboeuf on possible move to PSG
Lionel Messi and Barcelona are likely going to enter a transfer 'war' which will likely end in the Argentine joining Manchester City, it's been claimed. Messi told Barca officials he wanted to leave the club last week.
Messi believes he is eligible to leave the club for free but Barca want around a staggering £626million for him.
La Liga have backed the club's stance and Messi reportedly doesn't consider himself a Barcelona player anymore, after failing to report to training on Monday morning.
It's thought City have agreed personal terms with Messi and that Pep Guardiola has already spoken to him.
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"It's going to be €100m (£89m) at the very least, even for a 33-year-old.
"If Barcelona can get the transfer fee from Manchester City, get Messi off the wage bill and try to pin the blame on Messi.
"That's the outcome which suits Bartomeu, Ronald Koeman, and the outcome that will suit Manchester City.
"I find it hard to see an outcome where Messi, who's missed the medical preparation and can't train, has a way back, eats humble pie and stays at Barcelona."
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Messi's father and agent Jorge is expected to meet with Barca president Josep Bartomeu on Wednesday to discuss his son's future.