Messi tells Barcelona: Spend Neymar cash on these 3 stars (with a barb for Zidane)

Messi tells Barcelona: Spend Neymar cash on these 3 stars (with a barb for Zidane)

Lionel Messi has offered his shopping list to Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu.

With Neymar's sale to PSG to raise €222m, Messi has been quick to get on the front foot and make clear to the board how best to spend the money raised.

Diario Gol says Neymar has already told Messi he is leaving and the Argentine has urged Bartomeu to spend the money on three key players.

Juventus striker Paulo Dybala and PSG winger Angel di Maria, both Argentina teammates of Messi, are seen as ideal additions to the attack.

And at the back, Messi has recommended Bayern Munich fullback David Alaba, who can also play in midfield.

Significantly, Alaba is also a favourite of Real Madrid president Florentino Perez and their coach Zinedine Zidane