Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has claimed that Sergio Aguero can match Lionel Messi's prolific goalscoring form for Barcelona.
Messi scored 73 goals in all competitions this season and Aguero - who netted 30 in his first campaign in English football - can emulate his Argentine teammmate, according to Mancini.
The Italian said: "Carlos Tevez has reached his maximum potential. Aguero, who is 23, on the other hand, has not having scored 24-25 goals in his first season in the Premier League.
"If you listen to me, Kun will become like Messi, someone who scores once or twice a game."
Mancini is believed to be planning a bid for Arsenal striker Robin van Persie and is reportedly eager to pair the Dutch striker with Aguero.
