A former Tottenham Hotspur star says out-going Paris Saint-Germain forward Lionel Messi wouldn't get into Arsenal's starting line-up.
The Argentine star is set to become a free agent next month after Paris Saint-Germain coach Christopher Galtier confirmed the player will be leaving when his contract expires.
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The World Cup winner has been linked with a return to Barcelona while Major League Soccer side Inter Miami and the Saudi Pro League are also reportedly possible destinations.
Former Spurs and England international Darren Bent feels that Messi would get the similar treatment that he received in France if he made the switch to England.
"Do I want to see Messi in the Premier League? Do you know what, I wouldn't now. He is the greatest player that has ever lived, but I feel like people would try to pick too many faults in him - like what's happened in France," Bent told talkSPORT Drive.
"He'd be on a hiding to nothing. He'd come over to England and people would make any excuse to hammer him, say Cristiano Ronaldo was better, all this."
When asked if he get into Arsenal's side, he added,"Maybe up top instead of Jesus. But I'd keep Saka and Martinelli on the wings [over Messi] because we play a different brand of football. I'd have Messi in the squad, just to watch him. Listen, this is not a lifetime achievement award.
"I think the game has moved on now. You can't have passengers, everyone has to do their part. Messi was in a team with Kylian Mbappe and Neymar and they didn't get anywhere near to winning the Champions League, and they are three of the best attacking players ever. I think the game has moved on now. You can't have passengers; everyone has to do their part."
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