straight to your inboxManchester City have denied that they have opened talks with Lionel Messi over a free transfer or have offered the star a deal.
The Barcelona forward is out of contract at the end of the season and tried to leave last summer but stopped short of taking the club he has spent his entire professional career at to court when the board disputed a contractual clause that would have allowed him to leave.
City were aware of Messi's unhappiness and have the resources to afford his wages should he be available on a free in the next transfer window, with the player free now to discuss terms with anyone he wants to.
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