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Messi could be offered huge deal Inter Miami may be able to sign Lionel Messi on a free transfer, but the Mirror reports that the MLS chief Don Garber may allow a deal similar to David Beckham’s at LA Galaxy. Ad The midfielder was given the right to own a franchise at a cut-price valuation, if he met certain stipulations, and that might give a Stateside move the edge.

World CupWorld Cup awards: Who won the Golden Ball, Golden Boot and Golden Glove?18/12/2022 AT 22:16 The paper writes: “Messi — a World Cup champion after leading Argentina to glory in Qatar — is scheduled to be a free agent this summer and the legendary forward star is in negotiations with his current club Paris Saint-Germain about extending his stay in the French capital. However, the 35-year-old is also in talks with Inter Miami over a potential move.

“Messi remains one of the best players in the world and won the Golden Ball at the World Cup, which ran in November and December. If the MLS is going to bring the Argentine to the United States, the league would have to come up with major compensation to lure him away from Europe.

“Recent reports suggested Saudi Arabian clubs are interested in paying Messi a deal similar to rival Cristiano Ronaldo ’s reported £62m annual contract at Al Nassr. As a result, a mega offer would be needed to persuade Messi to move across the Atlantic — and Garber suggested the MLS could pull some strings.” Lukaku future unclear Romelu Lukaku’s deal with Inter Milan includes no option to buy, and it is far from clear if the Italians want him after an injury-hit season.

However after a huge transfer window outlay under Graham Potter, the Mail suggests there is no demand for him for the next season. “The Belgian striker is