Al Ahli have opened talks to sign Lionel Messi from Inter Miami (h/t L’Equipe).The Saudi Pro League (SPL) giants are preparing a bold move for the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner when his contract

This article was originally published on www.si.com as Inter Miami Line Up Lionel Messi Favorite As ‘Main Target’. Inter Miami have reportedly opened discussions with Atlético Madrid regarding a move for their Argentine midfielder Rodrigo de Paul.

However, on Monday (July 7), French outlet L’Equipe reported that Saudi Pro League side Al Ahli, currently AFC Champions League holders, were ‘in talks’ with Messi regarding a potential move to the Middle East when the Argentinian becomes a free agent this winter.