Messi Set for Chelsea Move

The Argentine superstar is in a major wrangle over money with the Nou Camp club and is ready to try to trigger a move to Stamford Bridge, because he wants to play in the Premier League.

Barcelona have placed a near £200million price tag on their most prized asset, but according to sources close to the player, sports giant adidas, who are Chelsea's club sponsors, would be ready to help broker the deal in order to steal the striker from rivals Nike.

Messi's close friend Cesc Fabregas, who joined Chelsea in the summer, has also been trying to persuade his pal that his future lies at Stamford Bridge.

Messi is apparently already studying English, and believes his son Thiago would receive a better education in London.

Messi signed a new contract in May that earns him around £16m a year after tax, but his great rival Cristiano Ronaldo earns around £19m a year at Real Madrid, and this has caused friction between Messi's camp and Barca.