Paris Saint-Germain 'put 10 players up for sale to fund Lionel Messi signing'

Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly open to offers for as many as 10 players ahead of Lionel Messi's imminent arrival.

The former Barcelona man bid a tearful farewell to the Catalan giants on Sunday and is now expected to complete a free transfer to Mauricio Pochettino's side later this week.

Messi's entourage are still said to be looking over the final details of the Argentine's contract, but there is every indication that he will arrive at the Parc des Princes on a two-year deal.

However, in order to fund Messi's astronomical wages - reported to be £34m per year after tax - The Athletic claims that PSG have made 10 players available for loan or permanent exits.

The report adds that Rafinha, Abdou Diallo, Idrissa Gueye and Thilo Kehrer could all be on their way out of the club, but Ander Herrera and Mauro Icardi have voiced their desires to stay put.

Kylian Mbappe's deal is also due to expire in under 12 months' time, but PSG are supposedly hoping that Messi's arrival will convince the 22-year-old to pen a new deal.