Report: Manchester City Keeping Tabs On Messi
Pep Guardiola and Manchester City are prepared to make a summer effort to sign Lionel Messi away from Barcelona, according to reports
Manchester City are reportedly lining up a move for Lionel Messi in a free transfer amid the star's troubles at Barcelona.
Messi, 32, has been involved in a public disagreement with the club's technical secretary Eric Abidal, leading to immediate questions over his future at Camp Nou.
City, and former boss Pep Guardiola, look ready to make their move.
Manchester City will swoop for Messi for free if the star cannot resolve his problems at Barcelona, according to The Sun.
While Messi is contracted until 2021, Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu confirmed last year the Argentina international was free to leave after the 2019-20 season.
Messi worked with Guardiola at Barcelona, with the duo winning three LaLiga titles and two Champions League crowns among numerous other trophies at the club.
