Messi reportedly tells Barcelona he does not want Jasper Cillessen sold
- Reports say Lionel Messi does not want Jasper Cillessen sold
- The Dutch goalkeeper has been a target for English side, Liverpool
- The 25-year-old is second choice behind Marc-Andre ter Stegen
Lionel Messi does not want Liverpool-linked goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen to leave Barcelona, Daily Star quoting Don Balon.
The former Ajax ace played second fiddle to Germany international Marc-Andre ter Stegen last season.
But the Dutchman was regularly deployed in the Copa del Rey and Messi was impressed with his displays.
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The Argentine superstar thinks Cillessen has an important role to play next term at the Camp Nou and does not want him sold.
However, Cillessen is reportedly fed up with being an understudy and is keen to pack his bags this summer.
According to Spanish news outlet Don Balon, Liverpool have been touted as potential suitors and a Anfield switch is possible.
And Reds manager Jurgen Klopp is widely expected to search the transfer market for a new goalkeeper before the transfer window shuts.
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German shot-stopper Loris Karius was disastrous in the Champions League final against Real Madrid putting his Liverpool career in doubt.
But Klopp has been left frustrated in his hunt for an alternative and Roma number one Alisson Becker was a top target.
The Serie A side wanted at least £80m to part with their most prized asset though Barcelona's Cillessen has a £53m buyout clause in his contract.
Barcelona, however, are willing to listen to offers of around £30m for the 25-year-old.
Meanwhile, Legit.ng had earlier reported that Barcelona announced Clement Lenglet as their second signing of the season from Sevilla on their social media page.
The Catalan giants have been in pursuit of a center-back before the end of the previous season and the 23-year-old have been on their radar.
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Source: Legit.ng
