Andy Robertson has declared that he doesn’t want Lionel Messi “anywhere near the Premier League” amid speculation he will quit Barcelona.
The Argentine told the Catalan club he wanted out following almost two decades on their books.
Manchester City have been the side most heavily linked with his signature given their financial might.
It would also allow Messi the chance to team up with Pep Guardiola once again following their historic four years together at Barcelona.
That would give Premier League fans the chance to watch Messi on a weekly basis, but after Liverpool ruled themselves out of the running for his services Robertson hopes he doesn’t come to England.
He joked: “I think Liverpool have ruled out that we could sign him so I don’t want him anywhere near the Premier League and hopefully it stays that way.