Messi: PSG make contact with father over move, says report
With Lionel Messi still to extend his current Barcelona contract, RTL says Paris Saint-Germain are preparing a sensational swoop for the ace. Juventus-Barcelona live online: ICC 2017
Paris Saint-Germain have initiated contact with Lionel Messi's father, Jorge, over a potential move for the Barcelona star, according to a report in France.
Media outlet RTL says PSG have begun laying the groundwork for transfer negotiations through their director of football, ex-Barça striker Patrick Kluivert.
Messi to see out current Barcelona deal?
Messi is yet to renew his contract at the Camp Nou, which expires in 2018, and it is being suggested he could run down the deal and join the Ligue 1 giants.
Meanwhile, sources at Barcelona say the Catalan club are preparing to sit down with Messi Sr, also the player's agent, for extension talks after Saturday's El Clásico.
12 years since Blaugrana bow
29-year-old Messi has made 549 appearances for Los Azulgranas since his competitive debut in October 2004, scoring a total of 475 goals.
The Argentina captain netted Barça's equaliser on Sunday as the LaLiga champions drew 1-1 at Real Sociedad to slip six points behind leaders Real Madrid.