In-form Paris Saint-Germain forward Lionel Messi has been linked with a move in the January transfer window.
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The 35-year-old has been in incredible form since the start of the 2022/23 season, having contributed to 25 goals in just 17 appearances across all competitions.
Messi endured a difficult debut campaign in France following his shock free-agent departure from Barcelona in August 2021, but appears to have found his feet in Paris after being left out of the 30-man final nominees shortlist for the 2022 Ballon d'Or award.
With less than a year remaining on his contract, rumours suggest that the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner could be interested in a return to his boyhood club, who have failed to qualify for the UEFA Champions League knockout rounds for the second consecutive season.
President Joan Laporta and head coach Xavi Hernandez have both stated that Messi would be welcome back at Barcelona, although the club's new financial restrictions mean this would have to be on their terms.
According to Sport, the Catalan giants could be pushing to bring their all-time record goalscorer back to LaLiga in January as they reportedly aim to take advantage of the uncertainty surrounding his future in France.
PSG, meanwhile, are said to be looking to offer Messi a contract extension, with sporting director Luis Campos believed to have initiated talks with the player's camp.
The French side is likely to be stern in fending off any potential approach for the Argentine halfway through the season as the club seeks to win its first-ever Champions League title.
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