Manchester City have not opened transfer talks with Lionel Messi and will allow him to decide his future with Barcelona before considering formal negotiations.
City chiefs have been angered by reports the club have already tabled an offer to Messi ahead of a possible free transfer move.
Messi has been free to talk to clubs outside Spain since January but sources have told ESPN he has not yet made a decision on where he will play next season and his representatives have not held talks over potential moves.
Via Rob Dawson/ESPN