Lionel Messi tells agent to schedule meeting with Barcelona chiefs amid transfer saga- Lionel Messi instructs his agent to schedule a meeting with Barcelona - The 33-year-old forward is hoping to resolve the lingering transfer issues between the parties - Messi has just 12 months on his current deal with the Catalans - Man City, Inter Milan, Man United, Chelsea and PSG are interested in landing the Argentine PAY ATTENTION: Click “See First” under the “Following” tab to see Legit.ng News on your Facebook News Feed! Lionel Messi has reportedly instructed his agent to schedule a meeting with Barcelona as he hopes to resolve his future with them. The six-time Ballon d'Or winner earlier this week handed the Catalans his transfer request after about 17 years at Camp Nou. After making his decisions known to the Catalans, a number of clubs have shown interest in luring him to their outfit. PAY ATTENTION: Become a member of the leading sports Facebook group 'Naija Football Fan Zone' Read also Jose Mourinho makes stunning statement about Lampard after win against Wolves Though Manchester City and Inter Milan might be favourites to sign the Argentine star, Manchester United, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain are also in the race for his signature. Daily Mail, however, reports that both parties are planning to come together and find an common ground since Messi surprised the football world with his transfer message. Reports from the 33-year-old's camp claim the player requested for the meeting to avoid entering into a war with president Bartomeu. He also wants to stay away from any report that his decision forced the 57-year-old to step down from his position. Meanwhile, it is unsure if the meeting will be via video conference or face to face with Messi’s father Jorge flying into Barcelona from Rosario in Argentina. The winger was disappointed with the board over a number of things including their 8-2 defeat to Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarterfinals this month. Read also Kieran Trippier joins Atletico Madrid: everything you need to know about the star Legit.ng earlier reported that Messi has told his father that he is interested in leaving Barcelona this summer and wants to join Premier League side Manchester City. This latest development will be a big blow for Barcelona fans who have been appealing to the Argentine star not to leave the club this summer. Issues of Messi telling Barcelona chiefs that he wants to leave actually started after the club's heavy defeat against Bayern Munich in the Champions League. How we mistakenly celebrated Yakubu’s miss at 2010 World Cup – Brown Ideye | Legit TV Source: Legit.ng - Lionel Messi instructs his agent to schedule a meeting with Barcelona - The 33-year-old forward is hoping to resolve the lingering transfer issues between the parties - Messi has just 12 months on his current deal with the Catalans - Man City, Inter Milan, Man United, Chelsea and PSG are interested in landing the Argentine PAY ATTENTION: ! PAY ATTENTION: ' Legit.ng How we mistakenly celebrated Yakubu’s miss at 2010 World Cup – Brown Ideye |