According to Tuttosport, 37-year-old Argentine forward Lionel Messi, currently with Inter Miami, may leave the American team to join Manchester City.
The source reports that City’s head coach Pep Guardiola is showing significant interest in loaning the Argentine until the end of the season to improve the team's performance. It’s noted that Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham will not block the transfer if Lionel Messi decides to move to England.
Messi has been with the American team since July 2023. During his time at the club, he has played 39 matches, scoring 34 goals and providing 18 assists. The Argentine's contract with Inter Miami is set to run until the end of December 2025, and his transfer market value is estimated at 20 million euros according to Transfermarkt.
Manchester City are in fifth place in the Premier League standings, with 27 points from 16 matches in the league.
It's worth noting that Pep Guardiola's squad is currently experiencing a tough stretch, having lost eight out of their last 11 matches across all competitions, with only one victory and two draws.
According to Give Me Sport, Lionel Messi intends to extend his current contract with Inter Miami.
In other news, the Daily Mail reports that Manchester City's management is interested in signing four players during the winter transfer window to support their Spanish coach.