Manchester City are reportedly stepping up their pursuit of wantaway Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi.
Manchester City appear favourites to sign Lionel Messi, should he leave Barcelona. Messi has sensationally handed in a transfer request at Camp Nou. City are reportedly stepping up their chase as Pep Guardiola looks to reunite with the six-time Ballon d'Or winner. TOP STORY – CITY PREPARE MEGA OFFER FOR MESSI Manchester City are ready to offer £89 million (A$160m) plus Bernardo Silva, Gabriel Jesus and Eric Garcia for Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi, according to Sport. Messi wants to end his association with embattled LaLiga giants Barca amid links to City, Paris Saint-Germain and Inter. The Guardian also claims City are convinced they have a chance of signing the superstar captain. ROUND-UP - Goal says Barca…