French agent Stephane Courbis is backing Manchester City to land Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi.
The Argentine has been linked with City in recent weeks and a reunion with his former Barca coach Pep Guardiola.
Courbis told France Football: "If I'd take Messi to Manchester City for €200m? Without hesitation! He always has tremendous sporting value.
"He is the guarantee of at least thirty goals per season. He would also be a strong influence in English or European competition.
"To impose yourself on the market, to pay dear, it is also a means to show your power to others. Messi still has three or four beautiful seasons ahead of him. At that rate, it's about 50 million depreciation a year. It's nothing for City, for example.
"It is as if they'd buy a player at €50m per season. And that's Messi!"