There is a chance, but as Deep Pan (Chicago) is also asking, it does involve Garcia.
We have zero intention of paying anything for Messi.
Garcia also being out of contract next summer means we don't have maximum leverage, but it is certainly being proposed.
As things stand, Messi and Barcelona now want to control a fitting goodbye, whether it's a long one, I think is open to debate.
Getting his seven months wages off the payroll and whatever other bonuses he is entitled to must be a consideration alongside the acquisition of Garcia in Jan.
Perhaps if Barca don't make it out of Champs League group, it will be decided anyhow.
They certainly ain't winning La Liga.