Lionel Messi transfer: Barca captain reportedly invites Neymar to join him at Man City

Premier League giants Manchester City made early inroads in transfer market, sealing deals for Bournemouth's Nathan Ake and Valencia's Ferran Torres and are also linked with a move for Napoli's Kalidou Koulibaly. Despite sizeable amount of transfer activity, Pep Guardiola is t done yet and could make a sensational Lionel Messi transfer, with Barcelona captain having run out of patience with Camp u hierarchy. While a deal for six-time Ballon d'Or winner is, in itself, a massive move, Premier League giants could cap it off with a possible Neymar transfer from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). 

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Man City transfer news: Premier League giants linked with Lionel Messi transfer

Manchester City have been ridiculed and targetted for excessive spending since  Abu Dhabi United Group took over club in 2008. However, according to latest roundup of Man City transfer news, spending has just begun with Premier League giants heavily linked with a Lionel Messi transfer. According to Marcelo Bechler, Barcelona captain is keen on sealing a move to Etihad Stadium, which will see him reunite with former Blaugrana player and manr Pep Guardiola. Bechler is regarded as a highly reliable source and was first to report Neymar transfer to PSG and also one of first to report news of Messi demanding an exit. 

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Lionel Messi to Man City? Barcelona captain urges Neymar transfer, wants to reunite with ex-teammate

Man City have w been linked with a Neymar transfer, with reports suggesting that Lionel Messi remains keen on reuniting with his ex-teammate. Barcelona captain is a massive admirer of Brazilian international and along with Luis Suarez formed one of greatest attacking trios during ir spell toger at Camp u. Neymar sealed a world record €222 million move to PSG in 2017 but has ever since been linked with a move back to Spain. According to ESPN's Jorge Nicola, six-time Ballon d'Or winner has already asked Neymar to join him at Man City, before asking for termination of his contract at Barcelona. 

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Man City transfer news: Can Premier League giants afford both Messi and Neymar? 

While Man City evaded Financial Fair Play (FFP) sanctions with ir appeal to CAS, it remains highly unlikely that Premier League giants will sign both Neymar and Messi in same window. However, Man City's attempt could be made simpler if six-time Ballon d'Or agrees on a mutual termination of his contract, which will allow him to leave club for free. However, Barcelona remain adamant that any suitors for a Lionel Messi transfer will have to pay his €700 million release clause, claiming that his clause to terminate contract expired in June.

A Lionel Messi transfer in itself will shake up ir entire w structure, with 33-year-old's ws currently totalling a reported €100m a year in ws and im rights. Neymar is also one of highest-paid players in world football, and it is unlikely that eir will take a pay cut while sealing a move to Etihad Stadium. While Man City boast wealthy owners, it remains to be seen wher Premier League giants can afford both players and t break any FFP rms, especially after ir last brush with FFP. 

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