The former Blues star would like to see the image of Barcelona in England, but asks if his salary demands will make things elsewhere in the squad.
Trevor Sinclair has warned Manchester City that continued talk of a possible move for Lionel Messi could make matters worse when it comes to contract talks with Kevin De Bruyne.
The Belgian talismanic midfielder has yet to promise new contracts at the Etihad Stadium.
There is no rush on that front for City, with De Bruyne already tied until 2023, but the Blues would like an extension to replace him.
Sinclair, however, believes that a lack of progress on that front is due to a star turn in Manchester demanding pay parity with the best in the industry.
That was Messi if Pep Guardiola is able to arrange a reunion with the Barcelona superstar, with the idea still that the mercurial Argentine could go to England as a free agent in the summer.
“De Bruyne doesn’t even have an agent, he works for himself, which I think is fantastic,” said City Sinclair vice-winner talkSPORT.
“He knows what it’s worth; if you don’t know your value at 29 years old something is wrong with you.
“Maybe he knows what ball pitch figure he wants to earn; he will want to be a key player at the football club.
“But he may have said he wants to be the highest paid player no matter who comes in. That’s a problem for City if they’re really upset about signing Messi.
“De Bruyne’s salary could be skyrocketing if he wants to be paid more than Messi. ”
City isn’t the only side keeping a close eye on events going on at Camp Nou, with an elegant Spanish saga keeping everyone in check.
Messi sees his current contract expire at the end of the season, meaning he could break ties with the same club side he is represented at. the less successful career, and a move to heavyweight Premier League would be an attractive draw.
Paris Saint-Germain are said to be enthusiastic, as one of the few other sides in world football who were able to fund a contract, with some big decisions coming close to a six-time Ballon d winner. ‘Or.
Sinclair has previously stated that he thinks a move to City is “inevitable” for Messi, and the England international added when asked if he still thinks it is. : “Yes, yes. There’s been a bit of a lull, but I don’t think it felt comfortable leaving in the summer.
“He keeps his head down, works hard, but when it comes to the end of the season, there is a clause in his contract that if he enters it at a certain time of year, he will go ahead. -free.
“There will be a lot of clubs interested … Man City and PSG, it just takes your club to another level.
“It’s a completely different football ground. ”