Barcelona have yet to offer Lionel Messi a new contract as he nears the end of his current deal, according to reports.
The Argentina international sought to leave the Camp Nou last summer, but Barcelona in effect threatened to take Messi to court if he pushed through with his attempt to depart.
The club’s greatest ever player ultimately stayed put, but his future remains uncertain as he prepares to enter the final two months of his contract.
It was previously thought that the election of Joan Laporta as the club’s president last month would soon lead to an agreement with Messi.
But according to Marca, Barcelona are yet to offer a 33-year-old a new contract because of the club’s significant financial issues.
That has left Messi’s suitors, a group which includes Manchester City and PSG, keeping a close eye on developments.
The Spanish outlet reports that Barcelona will not be in a position to table an offer until they have finished their assessment of the club’s accounts.
Recent reports suggest the Blaugrana have debts totalling more than €1 billion, and that will affect their dealings in the summer transfer market.
Jorge Messi, the father agent and Barcelona’s No.10, watched the club’s B team take on Espanyol at the weekend.
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