Real Madrid’s interest in Neymar is no secret. With Cristiano Ronaldo aging and the other key players failing to step up, Los Blancos is in need of a Galactico, and the Brazilian fits that bill.
The Spanish giant knows that the Selecao ace won’t come cheap. They will most likely have to break the transfer record to lure him from PSG and they thus plan on shipping out a few names in order to finance the deal.
According to the Independent, the biggest name on the chopping block is their five-time Ballon d’Or winner. Despite other conflicting rumors linking the Portuguese ace with a Bernabeu stay, the report claims that the 33-year-old will be put up for sale or will be included in the deal for Neymar.
With Gareth Bale struggling with injuries in his last few seasons with Los Merengues, the Welshman’s position is also not safe. Karim Benzema has been a huge disappointment this season and will also be put up for sale, meaning this could be the last season for their once-feared BBC trio.
The list does not stop there, as Luka Modric could be allowed to leave for the right money despite his importance to the squad. His midfield partnership with Toni Kroos has been influential, but the 32-year-old’s time in Madrid could be coming to an end nonetheless.
The reigning Champions League holder has their eyes set on a summer acquisition of Neymar despite the several obstacles. Wednesday’s meeting between Real Madrid and PSG in the Champions League could be the Brazilian’s last trip to the Bernabeu as an opponent.
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