Chelsea Transfer News: Messi's father holds talks with Abramovich over world-record move
Chelsea summer transfer targets
But according to the Sun, there has been an intriguing twist.
The report suggests Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich held talks in the past 10 days with his father Jorge on his private yacht.
It is widely expected that were the Blues to make a bid, they would have to smash the £100m barrier.
The
report also suggests that the west London outfit have been monitoring
the tax fraud case with great interest, and it is thought that if Messi
is forced out, the Blues would be in pole position to clinch his
signature.
Antonio Conte has already signed one striker - £33m Marseille frontman Michy Batshuayi.12
CHELSEA have made a serious play for Lionel Messi, according to reports.
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Chelsea are hoping to turn Lionel Messi's head
The Barcelona superstar was handed a 21-month sentence for tax fraud earlier today, but is unlikely to serve time behind bars as he has no previous convictions to his name.
Messi had to pay just under £3million in fines as a result.
Manchester
City have been tracking the 29-year-old Argentine, although Pep
Guardiola categorically ruled out a move during a Q&A with fans at
his unveiling on Sunday.12
