The future of Lionel Messi at Inter Miami remains undecided, although everything points to the Argentine star renewing his contract with the Florida franchise. However, negotiations are taking longer than expected,

The two close friends could be reunited in Miami this summer. Fabrizio Romano claims that the divisive MLS franchise have “started talks” over a transfer and value De Paul as the “main target” of a summer window which runs between July 24 and August 21.

MLS insider Tom Bogert responded to the De Paul news by confirming that the "only way" for the Herons to bring in the Argentinian midfielder is to free up a designated player (DP) spot, given De Paul's expected salary.