Manchester City are ready to revive their interest in Lionel
Messi in the January transfer window, the UK Sun reports.
City had looked to bring in the Barcelona captain this
summer, when he tried to force his way out.
But Barca insisted on his eye-watering £625m release clause
must be met.
However, City are considering making an offer to sign Messi
in the winter market for a fee, rather than wait until he becomes a free agent
in June 2021.
It is understood a bid of possibly less than £50m may be
enticing enough for the LaLiga giants who are resigned to losing the six-time
Ballon d’Or winner in just over seven months’ time as a free agent.
The deal might pull through, as Barca are currently fighting
a debt of £440m.
Messi has scored six goals in 10 appearances for the Nou
Camp outfit this season, but still holds a frosty relationship with the board
and new manager, Ronald Koeman.
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