Manchester City directors are actively discussing a move for unsettled Barcelona star Lionel Messi. The Mail on Sunday says City's hierarchy are working out the feasibility of signing Messi next summer.
The £200m transfer fee to Barcelona and all inclusive personal terms approaching £500,000-a-week for the Argentine are not the main problem.
City's commercial operation think the player is worth the investment and the football advantages with regard to a proper tilt at the Champions League next season are obvious.
But fulfilling complex UEFA Financial Fair Play rules are an issue.
