Man City 'Mistakenly' Launched £30m Bid for Barcelona Superstar Lionel Messi in 2008

Lionel Messi is one of the players who has been linked with a move to Manchester City for several years. According to a story from The Guardian's Daniel Taylor, the Manchester-based outfit actually made a £30m bid for the player in 2008. Messi had only just begun his ascent back then, but even at that point in time, with transfer fees still relatively modest, the sum seemed a little low. Since Pep Guardiola took charge of the Etihad side, the rumours have intensified, despite the player... Via All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://www.90min.com/