CRISTIANO RONALDO and Lionel Messi are the two big names being eyed by David Beckham’s ambitious Inter Miami project, according to rival MLS coach Adrian Heath.
The Minnesota United boss admits to hearing the dynamic duo mentioned for a switch to the States more than any other.
Ronaldo and Messi joining forces would be a major momentCredit: AFP
Beckham’s Inter Miami are due to join MLS for the 2020 campaignCredit: Getty Images – Getty
And while a deal to sign either from Juventus or Barcelona appears a long way off, Beckham is named as the one man who can make it happen.
Heath told Daily Mirror: “I keep hearing there will be a blockbuster signing at some stage – and Ronaldo and Messi are the names I hear most.
“That would be incredible for football in the USA and if anyone has the global profile to make that dream a reality then it has to be David Beckham.
“It may not happen just yet, but I can see Ronaldo following in the footsteps of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Wayne Rooney, Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard playing in the MLS.
“For Ronaldo and Messi, the two obvious destinations if they came to the MLS would be Los Angeles and Miami.
“And, with his links to both players and the plan Beckham and his backers have in place, I can really only see them going to Miami.”
Ronaldo’s contract at Juventus runs to 2022 while Barcelona have a deal with Messi for another 18 months.
When the 32-year-old finally leaves the Camp Nou it is widely expected he discusses signing for hometown Argentine team Newell’s Old Boys.
But some have even suggested Juve could snap up Messi, back when Pep Guardiola was linked with a sensational switch to Turin in the summer.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
