According to the reliable Fabrizio Romano, Barcelona have opened talks with Sergio Aguero over a move this summer.
The Manchester City striker will leave his club after 10 years of service at the end of this season - Aguero will be a free agent.
However, Romano details that Barca are considering Aguero as an 'option' - Memphis Depay is also on the club's wish list.
Paris Saint-Germain have also asked about Aguero's salary requests, while Chelsea and Juventus are not prioritising the forward right now.
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Alena, Todibo & more: Barca considering future of 6 loanees as they plan squad for next season
Carles Alena, Juan Miranda, Monchu, Emerson Royal, Jean-Clair Todibo and Sergio Akieme are the 6 players under contract who play on loan.
According to ESPN, Barcelona are plotting the future of these 6 players as they want to decide the squad for the 2021/22 season.
Out of these six, Alena and Miranda are set to return to the club. Todibo, Akieme and Monchu are most likely to be transfer listed.
Emerson’s future is still up in the air but if a good offer arrives, he may be sold. The player has been linked with Paris Saint-Germain in the past.
Alena is a promising player but the 23-year-old might also decide to leave due to the intense competition in Barca's midfield. Miranda, a 21-year-old left-back, is likely to be kept by the club if they don't sign a backup for Jordi Alba.
Man City 'throw in towel' in Messi's pursuit (reliability: 4 stars)
According to reliable media outlet Sport, Manchester City's attempts to sign Lionel Messi have now come to an end.
The world-class forward was reportedly close to joining the Premier League club last season but eventually stayed at Barcelona.
Now, Pep Guardiola and his team have 'closed the case' as 'they are throwing in the towel, convinced that the Argentine will renew with Barca'.
The report by Sport details that City are looking to replace the outgoing Sergio Aguero but Messi is no longer on their target list as they turn their eyes to 3 other targets - Erling Haaland being one of them.
It was earlier reported by reliable journalist Laia Tudel of OnzeTV3 that Messi and new club president Juan Laporta have had 'very good' initial talks about a contract extension.
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