Manchester United have reportedly lodged a contract offer to Lionel Messi in the wake of his surprising Barcelona exit. The Argentina international is a free agent after that development and, though Paris Saint-Germain are in the mix for his signing, a move to Old Trafford can’t be entirely ruled out. And what a move that would be.
It was Ian McGarry, speaking on Reach PLC’s Transfer Window podcast, who claimed United had lodged a contract offer to Messi.
He said: "Paris Saint-Germain are in pole position with regards to securing Messi's signature and are offering him a contract of around £63.5m (€75m) gross over two years, and then allowing him to leave for free.
"As we know, he has an ambition to play Major League Soccer in America and that would be something he would obviously be attracted to.
"However, Manchester United are also putting themselves in the frame.
"They don't believe right now that they are as strong a candidate as PSG with regards to the player's signature.
The No 7 shirt at United means a lot.
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