The former Citizens striker believes the club's imminent new manager has the ability to entice the Barcelona superstar to join him at the Etihad Stadium in the near future.
Shaun Goater believes the arrival of Pep Guardiola at Manchester City could see Lionel Messi follow his former boss to the Premier League.
Bayern Munich coach Guardiola will join City on a three-year deal at the end of the season, replacing Manuel Pellegrini at the helm.
Since Guardiola's move to the Citizens was confirmed, rumors have been rife in regards to who the Spaniard will look to sign in his debut campaign in England.