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Manchester City line up world record deal for Barcelona's Lionel Messi

The transfer window might be shut, but don't think the wheeling and dealing won't continue! Check out all the latest deals here.

TOP STORY: Manchester City line up world record deal for Lionel Messi

Manchester City are putting together a world record transfer-breaking deal to entice Barcelona's Lionel Messi to the Premier League next summer.

Messi's failure to sign a new contract at Camp Nou and the presence of Pep Guardiola at the Etihad has given City confidence that a bid "in excess of £100 million" and a £500,000-a-week contract could convince the 29-year-old Argentina international to leave the club he has been with since the age of 13.