Paris Saint-Germain and Argentina superstar Lionel Messi is reportedly closing in on a record-breaking move away from the French giants.
The Argentine has been in fine form for Les Parisiens this season, and with his contract set to expire at the end of this campaign, his future has been a hot topic in recent months.
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With 12 goals and 14 assists in 19 games, a number of clubs are said to be interested in the veteran's services.
For the majority of the campaign, the 35-year-old has been widely linked with a second homecoming at FC Barcelona, with Blaugrana manager Xavi Hernandez and club president Joan Laporta previously admitting their interest in seeing the footballer return to the Camp Nou.
However, Inter Miami reportedly entered the race for the forward's signature in recent months, and according to The Times, the Major Soccer League club is now close to agreeing a deal for Messi, with the US team said to be confident the transfer will be completed.
The franchise partly owned by David Beckham now look set to sign the South American on a free transfer at the end of this season.
It is said that, should the deal be completed, Messi would become the highest-paid player in MLS history.
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The report adds that Beckham's links with PSG and club president Nasser Al-Khelaifi are a fundamental part of the deal potentially taking place.
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It is further claimed that Inter are already identifying other targets who could fit in with Messi's style of play, including former Barca duo Luis Suarez and Cesc Fabregas.
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