Transfer: Two Barcelona players to join Messi at new club

Al-Hilal is hoping to lure Lionel Messi from Paris Saint-Germain this summer, by putting deals in place for his ex-Barcelona team-mates Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba.

The Saudi Pro League outfit is believed to have tabled a £400 million proposal for Messi, who is set to become a free agent.

The Argentina captain is not expected to sign a new deal with PSG.

According to El Chiringuito, Messi is prepared to accept Al-Hilal’s offer.

It is also claimed that World Cup-winning midfielder Busquets will agree to a two-year contract in the Middle East when reaching the end of his deal at Barca.

Alba is another that will follow that path as he will agree to walk away from the final 12 months of his terms at Camp Nou.