Barcelona president Bartomeu would resign to keep Lionel Messi

• Manchester City are monitoring position in Catalonia
• Wording of release clause in player’s contract unclear

Barcelona’s president, Josep Maria Bartomeu, has offered to resign if it means keeping Lionel Messi at the club.

Manchester City continue to monitor movement in Catalonia, optimistic they are the club best placed to sign Messi if he can find a way to exit the Camp Nou. Pep Guardiola has spoken to the Argentinian and City believe they have a chance, although they are aware it will not be an easy deal to pull off.

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