As of Thursday afternoon, Messi is the best free agent in game history, even if only a few clubs can afford a 34-year-old.
Manchester City is clearly one of them. Their COO, Omar Berrada, revealed in October that they have the “financial strength” to sign Messi and said that if he is available this summer, the club will consider adopting a way.
Their renewed interest in the Argentine superstar does not necessarily rule out Kane’s transfer, but it’s hard to imagine that even a state-sponsored club would sign the two forwards in the same summer. Jack Grealish, who transferred from Aston Villa for £100 million The news was confirmed on the same night that Barcelona announced the shocking statement about Messi.
Last summer, Kane was excited about leaving Tottenham, but Manchester City fixed their eyes on Messi, which prompted Kane to decide to stay at his boyhood club for another season.
Twelve months later, the 28-year-old is more determined than ever to forcibly leave the Spurs. This is evident in his unexpected strike decision.
For now, Manchester City is still determined to reach an agreement with Tottenham. They have stated that they will pay 100 million pounds plus part of the player’s exchange fees, but the transfer is still full of difficulties.
The Spurs have little interest in selling Kane, especially not want to sell to opponents in the Premier League, and to take him away from north London, a record-breaking transfer fee is required.
Manchester City bought Grali even for £100 million, and Romelu Lukaku may return to Chelsea at a higher price. This will only strengthen Tottenham’s determination to require them to provide their own amulet. With dizzying numbers, the latter’s contract lasts for three years.
For Manchester City, the question is whether their interest in Kane is enough to negotiate with Spurs Chairman Daniel Levy-if Messi expresses his willingness to reunite with Guardiola, then this determination will definitely be tested.
In the next few days, Messi’s situation may become clearer, and he may still remain in Barcelona.
The Catalan club claimed that they had agreed to a five-year contract extension with Messi, but were unable to register in La Liga due to “financial and structural barriers.”
Their announcement may prove to be a power game in their battle with the Spanish authorities, and they will be wary of the impact of losing their greatest asset on another alliance.
Paris Saint-Germain may also be involved. This is another club that can easily afford Messi’s salary. It is believed that the weekly salary is about 1 million euros.
However, for Kane and his representatives, it must be feared that Messi’s availability may undermine their plans and see history repeat itself.
