Lionel Messi had told Barcelona he wanted to leave has sent the football world into overdrive and Manchester City have quickly been installed as the favourites to secure his signature.
Messi's relationship with current City boss Pep Guardiola and the club's cash rich owners mean they look to be in a strong position to sign the 33-year-old.
And City fans went into meltdown after spotting that City star and Messi's international team-mate Sergio Aguero had removed the number 10 from his Instagram handle.
Messi wears the 10 shirt for Barcelona and fans were convinced it meant Aguero was going to give up the number for Messi.However, when you check the 'former usernames' of Aguero's account, it reveals exactly when the change was made.Aguero.
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