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Five early summer transfer targets for Manchester City

By Roy Emanuel

BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 13: Pep Guardiola the manager of Manchester City reacts during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Manchester City at Vitality Stadium on February 13, 2017 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images)
BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 13: Pep Guardiola the manager of Manchester City reacts during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Manchester City at Vitality Stadium on February 13, 2017 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images) /
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Lionel Messi of FC Barcelona defended by Laporte of Athletic Club and Balenziaga of Athletic Club during the La Liga match between FC Barcelona vs Athletic Club at Camp Nou Stadium on February 04, 2017 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Xavier Bonilla/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Lionel Messi of FC Barcelona defended by Laporte of Athletic Club and Balenziaga of Athletic Club during the La Liga match between FC Barcelona vs Athletic Club at Camp Nou Stadium on February 04, 2017 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Xavier Bonilla/NurPhoto via Getty Images) /

Lionel Messi – Barcelona

A move that sounds more like a dream than reality, Manchester City’s pursuit of Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi would send shock waves throughout the football world this summer. With his former Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola leading the charge, the club are reported to be ready with a massive transfer fee.

Believed by many to be the greatest player of all-time, Messi’s arrival in England would be nothing short of jaw-dropping.

His addition on any squad would obviously see stunning results, but his inclusion at Manchester City would be tremendous. Playing alongside the likes of Kevin De Bruyne, Gabriel Jesus and Leroy Sane would help to make the City attack an unstoppable force.

Whether centrally or out wide, Messi’s magic in the English top flight is an exciting prospect.

Rumours of discontent at Barcelona have appeared from time to time, and City Football Group are capable of providing the absurd resources needed to make a potential deal happen.

However, adapting to life in a new country and a new league are noteworthy concerns for the Argentine.

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Manchester City and Pep Guardiola want to make an impact in this summer’s transfer market. No impact would be larger than bringing Lionel Messi from Spain to England.

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