Barcelona might not be losers should they strike a deal with Manchester City for the sale of Lionel Messi, with the Manchester side reportedly eager to use Bernardo Silva, Gabriel Jesus and Eric Garcia as bargaining chips in addition to a hefty payout of £89.5m.
Messi became the story of this summer’s transfer window after signaling his intention to leave the Catalan giants. The Argentinian maestro was rumoured to be unsure of his future at Barca after his side’s 8-2 drubbing at the hands of Bayern Munich in the Champions League.
A meeting with new boss Ronald Koeman is said to have pushed him over the edge, with the Dutchman reportedly stating his intention to withdraw some of the Ballon d’Or holder’s dressing room privileges.
Cash flush city are thought to be one of his suitors, with the Argentinian agreeable to a reunion with former Barca gaffer Pep Guardiola.
According to the Daily Mail, contact has been made with Barca chiefs to bring to Jesus to the Nou Camp.
Jesus is thought to be an ideal replacement for Luis Suarez, with the Uruguayan also seemingly out of favor at the Nou Camp.
Garcia on the other hand, is that to be on Pep’s list of players that need to be offloaded before the new season.