Adidas to help Manchester United in £200m Lionel Messi bid?

Global sportswear giant Adidas will reportedly help Manchester United financially in their attempts to sign Lionel Messi from Barcelona.

The four-time Ballon d'Or winner has been linked with a move away from Camp Nou following reports that he is unhappy with head coach Luis Enrique.

The Argentina international fuelled rumours that he is unsettled in Spain last week when he claimed that he is unsure where he will be playing football next year.

According to The Metro, Adidas, who secured a £750m deal to become United's kit suppliers last year, will contribute to a £200m bid from the Red Devils for Messi, who is sponsored by the sportswear company.

Chelsea and Manchester City are also rumoured to be considering a big-money move for the forward, who alongside Cristiano Ronaldo is considered one of the world's best footballers in the modern era.