That’s according to Spanish media outlet Don Balon who say Messi wants his Argentina team-mate at the Nou Camp.
It’s suggested Messi told Barca bigwigs he wanted Di Maria at the club in the summer.
However, a move failed to materialise and the wing wizard remained in the French capital.
Don Balon reckon a January move could be on the cards.
PSG are well stocked in attack and Di Maria has played just three games this season.
The 29-year-old rebuilt his career at PSG following a disappointing stint at Manchester United.
But the arrival of Neymar and Kylian Mbappe has seen his game time restricted.
Barca could face issues signing top talent amid political turmoil in the region, though.
The Nou Camp giants’ future in Spain’s top tier has been thrown into doubt.
Barcelona is the largest city in Catalonia.
And, after a disputed referendum over the weekend, the wealthy area could make a bid for independence from Spain.
Don Balon have sensationally claimed that Messi would welcome Barcelona joining the Premier League.
But after Di Maria’s disastrous stint at Old Trafford it remains to be seen if his pal would be as keen.
Di Maria lasted just one season at United before moving across the Channel in 2015.
