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Chelsea and Man Utd on alert as players go on ‘charm offensive’ for Barcelona superstar
CHELSEA and Manchester United are reportedly ready to step up their interest in Lionel Messi.
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The Barcelona superstar has previously attracted attention from the Premier League’s powerhouses, although his £180million buyout clause has proved to be a sticking point.
However, it is thought the stars in England’s top flight are desperate to see Messi play on these shores.
The Sun claim friends of Messi who ply their trade in the Premier League, have tried to persuade him to move here.
The report suggests Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester City have all made enquiries through Messi’s representatives.
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Lionel Messi has been out with a knee ligament injury
Added to that, it is believed Messi is keen to quit the Nou Camp as he and his father Jorge, are facing trial over an alleged £3.1m tax fraud.
Messi, who is currently nursing a knee injury, is currently contracted with Barca until June 2018.
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