The 'Lionel Messi to the Premier League' rumour is snowballing, again.
Days after saying that Messi is "closer than ever" to leaving Barcelona in search of a new challenge, Spanish journalist Guillem Balague – who wrote Messi's authorised biography and interviewed him this month – has said the 28-year-old is already learning English, in case he leaves La Liga.
Appearing on talkSPORT, Balague again said Messi is pondering his future:
Should Messi ever choose to leave Barca, it's almost certain that the likes of Manchester City and Manchester United will make a play for his services.
We should also question the timing of Balague's remarks. He's decided to be so outspoken on Messi in the same week he's released his new book, a biography on Messi's greatest foe, Cristiano Ronaldo.
Is this a genuine clue on Messi's future or a timely boost to Guillem Balague's claim as the authorative voice on Spanish football?
[via Bleacher Report]
