Manchester City quash Lionel Messi reports

By Gregg Davies
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Manchester City have released an official statement denying they have approached Barcelona regarding Argentine sensation Lionel Messi. Reports in the Spanish media claimed Mark Hughes' side are interested in buying 'The Flea' from the la Liga champions and Champions League finalists for a staggering €150million, as well as paying the 21-year-old €10m a year in wages.

But the club have acted swiftly, publicly declaring that no bid has been made or discussed for the diminutive forward.

"Manchester City Football Club note with interest the reports circulating in the Spanish media that the club have made an offer to the Barcelona player Lionel Messi and that he has turned down the chance to join the club," read the statement.

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Gregg Davies
Gregg Davies

Gregg Davies is the Chief Sub Editor of FourFourTwo magazine, joining the team in January 2008 and spending seven years working on the website. He supports non-league behemoths Hereford and commentates on Bulls matches for Radio Hereford FC. His passions include chocolate hobnobs and attempting to shoehorn Ronnie Radford into any office conversation.