Lionel Messi reportedly linked with a move to Premier League side Chelsea- Lionel Messi has been linked with a move to join Premier League side Chelsea - This is according to Rio Ferdinand who claimed Lampard is interested in Messi - Inter Milan and Manchester City are also tracking the signature of the Argentine PAY ATTENTION: Click “See First” under the “Following” tab to see Legit.ng News on your Facebook News Feed! Rio Ferdinand has claimed that Chelsea manager Frank Lampard is interested in luring Barcelona star Lionel Messi to Stamford Bridge. This latest development comes after Lionel Messi reportedly told Barcelona chiefs that he would be leaving the Nou Camp at the end of his contract. Lionel Messi has not been in a happy mood since Barcelona were defeated 8-2 by Bayern Munich in the Champions League and there have been speculation over his future. Defeat to Bayern Munich remains the Catalans' heaviest loss ever in history and it cost Setién his job and he has been replaced with Ronald Koeman. Read also Ronaldo Delima tops list of highest goalscorers at 21 for club and country (see where Messi and Ronaldo are) Already, Ronald Koeman has started his job as new Barcelona coach and has even told some players to find new clubs during the ongoing transfer window. According to the report by UK Sun, Lionel Messi does not want to play for the new Barcelona coach and will prefer to leave the Nou Camp. Manchester City and Inter Milan are leading the race for Messi, who is also unhappy with Koeman’s decision to axe Luis Suarez over the phone. Rio Ferdinand has now claimed that Chelsea boss Lampard has joined the race to sign Lionel Messi this summer in what is expected to be a record deal for any club interested. Lionel Messi has faced many Premier League clubs in the Champions League, but the Argentine has never played for any other side than Barcelona. Earlier, Legit.ng had reported how newly appointed Barcelona handler Ronald Koeman began massive overhauling at the Nou Camp with the likes of Suarez, Ivan Rakitic, Umtiti and Vidal been reportedly told to leave. Read also Top fascinating facts about Odion Ighalo: transfers, stats, net worth, and family Having seen what masterminded the exit of his predecessor Setién at Barcelona, Dutchman Koeman is planning to succeed from next season with the Catalans. Setién failed to win any titles with Barcelona last season which was the first time in 12 years that the Catalans will end the whole term without lifting a title. The most annoying part of their campaign at the just concluded 2019/20 season is their embarrassing defeat against Bayern Munich in the Champions League. I don’t regret leaving Nigeria, a stadium might be named after me in Benin – Omotoyossi | Legit TV Source: Legit.ng - Lionel Messi has been linked with a move to join Premier League side Chelsea - This is according to Rio Ferdinand who claimed Lampard is interested in Messi - Inter Milan and Manchester City are also tracking the signature of the Argentine PAY ATTENTION: Legit.ng