Lionel Messi's new contract
offer will not include an extension.
Barcelona management will
hand Messi a pay-rise upon the squad's return from their US tour,
but will not extend his deal, which currently runs to 2014.
Barca have also begun negotiations with Messi's Dad, Jorge,
about increasing the midfielder's buyout clause from £120 million
to £220 million to keep him away from big spending
Manchester City.