A MESSI DIVORCE

LIONEL MESSI has halted talks at Barcelona – sparking fears Pep Guardiola is trying to tempt him to the Premier League.

Bookies last night made City 9/4 favourites to sign the striker if he leaves the Nou Camp after Spanish radio station Cadena SER reported that Messi has stopped negotiations on a new deal and plans to quit the club.

Guardiola (left) and Messi enjoyed huge success together at the Nou Camp, winning three La Liga titles and two Champions League crowns.

The City boss has always said Messi would never leave Barcelona – his spiritual home.

But the situation has changed dramatically this year, with