LaLiga president Javier Tebas says Barcelona can sign Lionel Messi - but only if they make room in their wage budget.

Messi is weighing up whether to join Barca or Al Hilal as his PSG deal expires in June.

Tebas said, "They have had their strategy to sign more. I don't know if it is the most appropriate, but if they have managed to find that income, they'll be able to spend more on players. We have forced them to budget this season for 250 million euros.

“We discussed the consequences of the documentation received with the club. Until their plan is done, they will continue to be over the limit. Here we do not look if they bring it in for Messi or Mbappé. We tell them that they have so much to sign. What is clear is that to incorporate players they have to have a balanced budget, that Barcelona would have to make a great effort, or the 40% rule:. If with these regulations seven fit, well, they will bring seven; If only one fits, then they can only bring one.

"If we say the amount that is missing, we would harm Barcelona."