Man City still tracking Lionel Messi, planning different transfer approach to PSG

Premier League giants Man City have reportedly still t given up in ir pursuit of signing Barcelona ace Lionel Messi on a free transfer in summer, despite PSG's interest in star forward. Messi's contract with Barcelona expires in summer and 33-year-old has been free to negotiate with or clubs since January 1. Cityzens were leading chase for  Argentine last summer when Messi handed in his transfer request but Argentine eventually stayed put at Camp u while Premier League side began to maintain a low profile in recent months.

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Messi to PSG? France Football boldly photoshop Messi's im in PSG shirt

Earlier on Monday, France Football fuelled speculation that Messi is on verge of joining PSG as y photoshopped Messi wearing a PSG jersey on front p of ir latest publication. report also claimed that Messi's former Barcelona teammate Neymar will reportedly convince four-time UCL champion to sign for Parisians. Last week, Messi's international teammate Angel Di Maria also publicly stated that re was a big chance of PSG signing Messi in summer.  

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French giants are also one of few clubs in world that can afford to pay Messi's high ws. However, reigning Ligue 1 champions have been 'making a lot of ise' over Messi in comparison to Man City, who are opting to act in a different manner over potentially luring Messi to Premier League.

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Lionel Messi transfer news: Man City planning a different approach to sign Barcelona captain?

According to reports from ESPN, Man City are said to be taking a different approach to Paris Saint-Germain as y attempt to woo Lionel Messi to  Premier League. It is believed that City are going about ir business quietly, with a number of club's staff members in regular contact with Messi's representatives. report also states that Etihad outfit is t planning to make an official approach for Messi until March or April as it plans to see how things play out.

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Several reports have linked Messi to Man City due to connection between Pep Guardiola and Messi. Catalan was in charge of Barcelona for four seasons and helped club win three LaLiga titles and two Champions League titles with Messi as star man in his squad. 

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