sport news Lionel Messi 'is on the brink of agreeing a deal with Inter Miami' trends now Lionel Messi 'is on the brink of agreeing a deal with Inter Miami ahead of a move to America next summer... as David Beckham's franchise look to make the Argentinian the highest paid player in MLS history' By Ben Willcocks For Mailonline Published: 16:31 GMT, 27 November 2022 | Updated: 16:58 GMT, 27 November 2022 Viewcomments Inter Miami are on the verge of agreeing a deal with Lionel Messi, according to reports. The Paris Saint-Germain star, who is midway through his World Cup campaign with Argentina, is reportedly close to joining the American side at the end of the season, in what would emerge the most lucrative contract in the history of the MLS. It is understood that the Miami franchise, which is co-owned by David Beckham, expects the 35-year-old to confirm his decision at the end of the World Cup in Qatar. Inter Miami are on the brink of agreeing a deal with Paris Saint-Germain superstar Lionel Messi Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham is confident his side can land Messi ahead of next season According to The Times, Miami are also eager to lure Messi's former team-mates Cesc Fabregas and Luis Suarez next summer. Ex-Barcelona, Arsenal and Chelsea star Fabregas is now a midfielder for Serie B side Como, while Uruguay hitman Suarez, who is representing his country in Qatar, rejoined Nacional in July. Jorge Mas, who co-owns Inter Miami with Beckham, made no secret of his desire to sign Messi last summer. Head coach Phil Neville told The Times in February that the club's aim has always been to recruit a world-class player. 'This club will always want to bring a superstar to Miami, and a lot of top players want to come here because of where we are,' he said. Meanwhile, Messi has hinted that a move to the MLS may well be on the cards, insisting that he always dreamed of playing in America. He told Spanish newspapers last year: 'I would like to play in the United States one day; it’s always been one of my dreams.' Joining PSG on a free transfer, Messi made his tearful exit from Barcelona in 2021 and has since racked up 23 goals and 29 assists in 53 appearances for the French giants. Despite adding a Ligue 1 title to his impressive portfolio of trophies, Messi has still yet to lead Argentina to World Cup glory, a feat he is trying to accomplish in Qatar ahead of transfer talks in January. The forward netted a crucial go-ahead goal against Mexico on Saturday to secure Argentina's first win of the tournament, after their bitter 3-0 defeat by Saudi Arabia earlier this week. Read more: Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility