Barcelona have hit a big stumbling block in their attempt to register Lionel Messi's new contract -- ESPN's Insider Notebook has the latest. PLUS: An ex-Man Utd star wanted by Chelsea.
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Messi business: Barcelona struggling to finance deal
Barcelona's drive to reduce their wage bill has hit a significant obstacle as they struggle to make room to register their new signings and Lionel Messi's new contract, various sources told ESPN.