City have gone nuclear to the pack today.
As far as they are concerned, the latest story is just a rip off from the transfer podcast and has no credibility.
They are obviously gilding the lily to protect all parties concerned.
I'm sure Messi's guy last summer revealed Pep had a two hour chat with the player to discuss how he would fit in?
There is a wider public thirst to establish Messi's future and, much like it was with Pep coming to us, I think the player and City will have to keep fencing on this until the cat is let out of the bag?
Possibly City want to aid Laporte in his election campaign and can still hold off for now or until PSG deliver the final death blow?