Lionel Messi: City to offer Silva, Jesus, Garcia plus £89.5m for Argentine- Lionel Messi's transfer to Man City will involve three players plus cash according to reports - The Premier League club are ready to offer Jesus, Silva, Garcia and cash for the Barcelona star - Messi recently submitted a transfer request to Barca after falling out with the top brass of the club PAY ATTENTION: Click “See First” under the “Following” tab to see Legit.ng News on your Facebook News Feed! Lionel Messi's transfer to Man City has taken a new turn as the Premier League club are willing to offer three of their top players for the Barcelona superstar. It is no more news that Messi wants to leave the Camp Nou after 17 years of active service to the Catalonia based club. And City have become favourites to sign the 33-year-old who is willing to reunite with his former manager Pep Guardiola. According to Sport, the citizens are willign to pay a massive £89.5million including Bernardo Silva, Gabriel Jesus and Eric Garcia for the Argentine international. Read also Jose Mourinho makes stunning statement about Lampard after win against Wolves It is understood that the former Premier League champions believe that the deal can pull through in the coming weeks. On the other hand, Barca have been linked with a move for Jesus as a possible replacement for out-of-favour striker Luis Suarez. And reports claim discussions have already begun about the Brazilian replacing the Uruguyan forward who has a year left in his contract at the Camp Nou. Garcia has also been a target for La Blaugrana but the Spanish giants are unwilling to pay £20.5m for the Spanish center-back. City boss Guardiola confirmed that Garcia has refused to sign a new deal at the Etihad with a year left in his contract. And with Barca interested in Jesus and Garcia, City are hopeful adding Silva top the deal for Messi would tempt the Catalans to accepting their offer. PAY ATTENTION: Become a member of the leading sports Facebook group 'Naija Football Fan Zone' Read also Kieran Trippier joins Atletico Madrid: everything you need to know about the star Meanwhile, Legit.ng had earlier reported that Lionel Messi has reportedly held talks with Neymar privately regarding a move to Manchester City, reports from Brazil claim. The Barcelona star shocked the world when he officially submitted a transfer request to his employers that he wants to end his 17-year reign at senior level. And according to ESPN Brasil, Messi is now looking to reunite with former boss Pep Guardiola and his former La Blaugrana teammate Neymar at the Etihad. How we mistakenly celebrated Yakubu’s miss at 2010 World Cup – Brown Ideye | Legit TV Source: Legit.ng - Lionel Messi's transfer to Man City will involve three players plus cash according to reports - The Premier League club are ready to offer Jesus, Silva, Garcia and cash for the Barcelona star - Messi recently submitted a transfer request to Barca after falling out with the top brass of the club PAY ATTENTION: PAY ATTENTION: Legit.ng How we mistakenly celebrated Yakubu’s miss at 2010 World Cup – Brown Ideye