Lionel Messi’s dad in England for talks over son’s next move

Manchester City are the 5/2 favourites to land the Argentine if he does leave, reuniting with Pep Guardiola.

And according to RAC1 and TyC Sports, Jorge Messi has landed in England to discuss terms over a sensational Etihad switch.

The reports add that a two-year deal is being mulled over by Messi Sr.

However, it is still unclear whether a transfer fee would need to be paid.

City chief executive Ferran Soriano believes that his side will successfully swoop in and take the six-time Ballon d’Or winner for free.

The 53-year-old, however, has reached out to Messi’s camp to assure them that City can afford to sign him – even if they have to pay a transfer fee on top of his mammoth weekly wages.

Messi faxed the board to inform them he wants to quit after growing furious with their treatment of him and, most recently, Luis Suarez.

He held a personal talk with Ronald Koeman following the Dutchman’s appointment as Quique Setien’s replacement last week.

Source: The SUN