While there is uncertainty over Lionel Messi's contract situation at Barcelona, there will be suggestions that -- however unlikely it might seem -- he could move elsewhere.
Reports that he could link up with his old boss, Pep Guardiola, at Manchester City have surfaced more than a few times, and now The Sun claims City have told Barca they "will pay £100 million" to sign him.
It reports that talks between executives of both clubs "were held at the end of last month to determine whether a world-record transfer is possible."
Although City did not use those discussions to table any formal bid, Barcelona's "willingness to listen" is reported to have encouraged them, with the Sun saying a source had described the meeting as positive.
City also believe "the relationship Guardiola forged with Messi at Barcelona can seal a move" -- a move the Sun says would bring the player a weekly wage of some £800,000.
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