Messi at Anfield? Liverpool exploring short-term loan for the Argentine star
Jan Novak
Dailysports's expert
Liverpool is among the European giants considering the possibility of signing Lionel Messi on a short-term loan during MLS’s winter off-season.
According to Spanish outlet Sport, talks focus on a temporary move in January—before the start of the new North American league campaign, which kicks off in March. The deal is viewed as extremely complicated from both organizational and financial perspectives, but several European clubs are said to be interested in the Argentine icon. The idea is to bring Messi in during the MLS pause without breaching his long-term commitments to his current club.
The source claims Liverpool is among the most serious contenders. The Reds are weighing up a scenario where the legendary forward could bolster their squad for a limited spell—both on the pitch and in terms of global image and commercial appeal.
