Man City boss Pep Guardiola 'in constant contact with Lionel Messi' and more transfer rumours
manchestereveningnews.co.ukstraight to your inboxPep Guardiola is in 'constant contact' with Lionel Messi ahead of a potential transfer in 2021, according to reports.Messi shocked the world last summer when he declared his desire to leave Barcelona and City were immediately installed as the favourites to sign him.However, after two weeks of wild speculation, Messi announced he would stay in Catalonia to avoid a legal battle with the club over a clause in his contract.The Argentine's relationship with the hierarchy at the Camp Nou has remained frosty at best and his contract expires this summer.
As he is in the final six months of his deal he can now negotiate with foreign clubs over a potential free transfer at the end of the season.City will almost certainly look to.
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