Lionel Messi transfer news LIVE: Rooney backs Man Utd move, ‘Messi’s dad in Manchester’, Guardiola ‘will offer £134m’

LIONEL MESSI could face a Fifa BAN if he tries to force an exit from Barcelona on a free transfer, according to one sports lawyer.

However, one club that may be able to pay a fee for the Barca captain is Man City, who are said to be interested in a deal worth up to £134m.

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