The father of Lionel Messi is in England today for talks with Manchester City.
Barcelona captain Messi, 33, is set to quit his childhood club after nearly 20 years following a major fall out with the hierarchy.
TyC Sports says Jorge Messi has landed in England to discuss terms over a sensational Etihad switch.
The reports add that a two-year deal is being mulled over by Messi Sr.
City chief Ferran Soriano has reached out to Messi’s camp to assure them that City can afford to sign him – even if they have to pay a transfer fee on top of his mammoth weekly wages.
Messi faxed the board to inform them he wants to quit earlier this week.