Manchester City are reportedly chasing the ambitious transfer of Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi in a potential €250million deal.

According to Diario Gol, the City board are eager to bring in a star name to become the focal point of their team in the way that Mohamed Salah is at Liverpool and Eden Hazard is at Chelsea.

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The report explains that manager Pep Guardiola is very much seen as the star figure at City – something the club apparently want to change, which makes sense as it’s ultimately the players that really provide the magical moments on the pitch and sell the shirts.

Messi would undoubtedly be an incredible statement signing, though Diario Gol stress that the Argentine has no intention of leaving Barcelona at the moment.

The 31-year-old is one of the very greatest footballers in history and it would be great to see him play in the Premier League before he retires.