Lionel Messi's father 'is already in Manchester negotiating with City'

Lionel Messi's father is already discussing terms with Manchester City, according to several reports.

It was revealed on Tuesday night that the Barcelona captain wants to leave the LaLiga club this summer, after a disappointing season in Spain which resulted in no trophies. 

Several top European clubs have been placed on high-alert, including Pep Guardiola's City and Paris Saint-Germain.

Manchester City would need to pay Messi's hefty salary which could rise to £94million-a-year

Messi’s fixed salary totals £64m (€71m) but bonuses for signing, for staying, and for winning trophies takes the figure well above that.

Just by playing 60 per cent of games until the 2021 date his contract ends sees Messi earn on average £95m (€106m) a season but the potential – if he were to win the treble and win FIFA's player of the year award – exists to push the final figure over the £110m (€122m) mark.

A move to Manchester City would see Messi reunite with ex-Barcelona coach Guardiola in England. 

The pair won three LaLiga titles, two Champions League trophies, two Copa del Reys and two Club World Cups with the Catalan club.

Should Messi leave the Camp Nou this summer, his overall Barcelona record will stand at 634 goals in 763 matches. 

The 33-year-old has won ten Spanish top-flight trophies, four Champions Leagues and six FIFA Ballon D'Or awards.