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Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly readying a desperate last-ditch bid to keep Lionel Messi on their books, with more money set to be thrown his way.

The iconic Argentine forward has stopped short of committing to a new contract at Parc des Princes and will become a free agent this summer if no extension to his current deal is put in place. PSG have had an offer on the table for several weeks, after seeing the all-time great become a World Cup winner at Qatar 2022, and remain eager to reach an agreement that suits all parties.

Barcelona have, however, confirmed that they are exploring the option of bringing Messi back onto their books. With the South American’s head being turned, Mundo Deportivo reports that the reigning Ligue 1 title holders have informed Messi’s entourage that they will pay whatever it takes to get a deal done. They are also open to revising the +1 clause that was included in an initial contract from the summer of 2021.