Could Lionel Messi be on the move to Man City?

The Lionel Messi links with Manchester City will not go away, and Bookmakers are starting to think this could happen.

Messi has long been linked with a link-up with City with his former Barcelona mentor Pep Guardiola and his close friend Sergio Aguero.

Now the 30-year-old is in talks over a new deal, and whilst Barca claim it is a ‘done deal’ nothing has been announced and with his contract due to expire next summer – in theory – he could sign for anyone, including City on a pre-contract in January.

“Things are certainly starting to look interesting with Messi now,” said OddsMonkey spokesman Peter Watton said.

“Most Bookmakers and Punters do not see a Messi move this January, but beyond there is some interest.

“You can get 7/2 for Messi to join Guardiola at any point in his career, and we are seeing interest in markets like this.

“Long-term, we are seeing Punters going after this, there is an indication here that Messi will not be ending his career at Barcelona.”

Selected Messi odds:

Lionel Messi to join Manchester City in Pep Guardiola era – 7/2 (Unibet)
To join Manchester City in January – 25/1 (PaddyPower)