Messi: Alexis Sanchez would be 'a sensational signing' for Barca

Barcelona star Lionel Messi is enthusiastic about the possible arrival of winger Alexis Sanchez from Udinese and believes he would add further quality to the Primera Liga champions.

The Chile international has been strongly linked with a move to Barca this summer.

"I know that Alexis Sanchez is a great player," said Messi as reported in Gazzetta dello Sport. "It would be without a doubt a sensational signing and it would be a great reinforcement for us."

Sanchez, who is under contract with Udinese until June 2014, is also a reported target of Manchester City.

Messi and Sanchez are currently competing in the Copa America with the respective countries.