Barca Transfer News: Latest on Lionel Messi and Neymar Contract Rumours

Barcelona reportedly have plans in place to keep Lionel Messiat the club "well into his thirties," and the club will look to tie down his loyalties once fellow Camp Nou star Neymar has agreed new terms.

Lionel Messi and Neymar

Barcelona's president Jose Maria Bartomeu appears to have great faith in the Argentinian's longevity, considering Messi will turn 35 in June 2022 and, at that point, is sure to be far past his peak.

An extract from Llorens' report stated that Messi's commitment will also play a role in the club's plans to renovate the Camp Nou:

Mundo Deportivo claim Barcelona are planning to offer Leo Messi an improvement on his current deal with the club. According to the story on the paper’s front page, the Argentine front man’s continued presence at the Camp Nou features heavily in the top brass’ plans to renovate the stadium. The Catalan sports daily alleges that the new deal will run until 2022, by which time the mega star will be 35 years of age.

Each player represents huge value to the reigning champions of Spain and Europe, but securing the long-term loyalties of Messi, 28, is undoubtedly the highest priority on the club's wishlist.

The five-time Ballon d'Or winner has established possibly the greatest silverware collection in football history during his 12 years in Barca's senior ranks, per Bet365, and it's only now the player may be entering his prime:

Messi has attracted transfer interest in the past and will continue to do so until he hangs up his boots, with David Beckham's emerging Major League Soccer franchise the latest club linked with a move for the player, per the Mirror's Paul Gorst.

However, a United States retirement party now looks unlikely for Messi, as his current club prepare to invest in his long-term ability and potentially see him end his playing days at the Camp Nou.