Barcelona star Lionel Messi has reportedly been holding “secret talks” with Premier League giants Manchester City, if the latest rumours from the British press are to be believed.
The Sun's Ken Lawrence claimed on Tuesday the 28-year-old and his entourage have been “blown away” by the financial terms the Citizens are willing to offer for the services of the four-time Ballon d'Or winner, backed by the might of the Premier League's new record TV deal:
He is well aware the numbers, no matter how mind-boggling, really do stack up.