Lionel Messi has previously said he would like to play with Cristiano Ronaldo, as the future of the Portugal star remains a matter of intense debate.
Ronaldo has not travelled with the rest of the Manchester United squad for their pre-season friendly against Liverpool in Bangkok. While his absence is for family reasons, the 37-year-old continues to be linked with a summer exit after being dissatisfied with United's form and transfer activity since he returned to the club from Juventus last year.
There are only a handful of clubs expected to be in the mix for Ronaldo, with Chelsea among them. However, the prospect of a Paris Saint-Germain move - and with it a chance to play alongside Messi - has also been floated.
