Get the biggest City transfer window stories, pre-season news and updates delivered straight to your inbox Manchester City remain one of the favourite clubs to land Lionel Messi after Barcelona confirmed that they are unable to sign the Argentine to a new contract - but Manchester United are a long shot for his signature.
The footballing world was thrown into shock on Thursday night after the La Liga giants released a statement saying they are 'unable to continue' with the 34 year old.
Messi's future at the Catalan club had first come under some doubt last year after he gave an interview in which he stated he wished to leave the club.
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