Lionel Messi will accept reduced terms on his new contract to help Barcelona sign Erling Haaland, according to reports.

Negotiations on the Argentine’s £2.4million-a-week deal are set to begin soon after a financial review by new club president Joan Laporta.

Earlier this month, the player’s dad and agent Jorge Messi landed in Spain in preparation for the talks.

And it has been mooted that Barcelona’s ambition in the transfer market will be a big factor in securing his commitment.

According to Eurosport, Messi will even accept a hefty wage cut if the savings are funnelled into improving the squad.

Borussia Dortmund star Haaland is known to be a top target of the LaLiga giants but could cost £154m.