Manchester City distance themselves from claims they are talking to Lionel Messi

Manchester City have distanced themselves from reports they have opened talks with Barcelona’s Lionel Messi. Picture: Nick Potts/PA

Manchester City have distanced themselves from claims they are negotiating with Lionel Messi over a summer move to the Etihad.

The Barcelona forward is out of contract at the end of the season and the Argentina international has been continually linked to a reunion with his former manager Pep Guardiola.