PSG are looking at Lionel Messi as their next acquisition after the Barcelona legend officially failed to extend his contract there.
After the divorce between Messi and Barça, Paris immediately appeared as the most natural destination. PSG are the only club in Europe with the economic fortitude to welcome Messi to the fold. The other is Manchester City, however they have just splashed £100 million on Jack Grealish and continue to follow another player, Harry Kane.
On Thurday, initial contacts were made by PSG. The deal could accelerate quickly, despite comments from Barcelona president Joan Laporta in a press conference confirming Messi has received additional contract offers, indicating that PSG are not involved.
In reality, PSG and Messi are at work to study the numbers are resolve the mutiple factors needed to close the deal.
The talks will continue on rapidly, with talks on Friday afternoon slated to intertwing the future of Messi with the Paris club. At PSG, the Argentine superstar could form an immense forward line with Neymar and Mbappé.
