Former Manchester United striker Idion Ighalo is urging Leo Messi to join him at Al Hilal.

Al Hilal have been linked with signing Messi as he comes off contract at PSG this summer.

Ighalo admits he'd love to play with the Argentine great, stating: "Well, Messi would be welcome here. I hope that soon it can become a reality because being able to play with Messi is the dream of every footballer in the world.

"It would be truly a great honour and a wonderful opportunity to be able to share the pitch with such a legend.

"He is a special player, his presence would make me a better player and I could score even more goals for Al Hilal, he would win us trophies and help the development of football in this country."