A potential bid by Manchester City for ace footballer Lionel Messi, has come into the picture once more, and this time directly on the website of Football Espana. This however seems like much of a prank, taking the seriousness of the moment in consideration. The second leg match is due next week when City takes on Barcelona in a do or die situation. This might have sparked an outbreak of gossips and rumors over the next few days.

The article up on the website showcases absolute frustration pertaining to the contract negotiations, while also indicating that Tata Martino might leave this summer post him being open for shifting.

More grapevine rumors indicate that Manchester City has also been in talking terms with Jorge Messi, Lionel’s father and agent in a probability to make a shift to the Premier League.

The Spanish press had also covered the much talked about tax scandal of Messi, which might be a reason why he is most willing to move elsewhere. The Argentine is feeling unsettled with the Spanish media putting more and more pressure with time. Although shifting completely to a city seems a little too much, but the thought still is alluring enough.

Messi will definitely be bringing with him few add-on pointers to City. His unparalleled qualities of running will the ball at unsurpassed speed and gliding effectively pass challenges has earned him a position not only in contemporary football but also in the game’s history. His special talent lies in bagging a score when the possibilities are next to impossible and win a game, which might otherwise been a draw.

Having said all that, it is the psychological boost of having Messi in the team is what City officials are looking at.