Friday's paper talk: Lionel Messi, James Rodriguez, Wilfried Zaha

What the papers say

Manchester City remain keen to sign Lionel Messi but have slashed their contract offer for the superstar by a whopping £170million, the Daily Mirror reports. It means the five-year deal City put forward six months ago would now be worth £430m to Messi, who could leave Barcelona when his contract expires at the end of the season. Paris St Germain, however, may provide Pep Guardiola's outfit with stiff competition for his signature.

James Rodriguez is looking for a move away from Everton despite having only arrived last summer, Spanish outlet DefensaCentral reports. Despite the presence of manager Carlo Ancelotti, the Colombian midfielder is said to be unhappy on Merseyside due to "the weather, customs, and a very physical football" that has caused him a succession of injuries. The 29-year-old is said to be keen on a return to Madrid, and signing for Atletico.

Perhaps in light of the Rodriguez rumblings, Everton are keen to raid Real Madrid for another midfielder in Lucas Vazquez on a free transfer, Spanish website Todofichajes reports. Real boss Zinedine Zidane has reportedly been leaning towards moving on the 29-year-old since last summer, with his contract up on June 30.