Paris Saint-Germain sporting director Leonardo has admitted that “great players like Lionel Messi” will always be of interest to the Ligue 1 giants, while he remains optimistic on new contracts being agreed with Neymar and Kylian Mbappe.
Fresh terms for two superstars already on the club’s books are an issue of immediate concern for the French champions to address.
Attention is, however, being allowed to drift towards the future and potential additions at Parc des Princes in upcoming transfer windows.
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A move for six-time Ballon d’Or winner Messi has been mooted, as his deal runs down at Barcelona, with the mercurial Argentine continuing to head towards free agency.