News of Neymar Jr joining the Spanish giants has escalated in recent weeks with reports coming from multiple top-ranked media outlets. For now, everything is being done behind the scenes but there is a strong claim that a move away from Paris Saint-Germain this summer is a huge possibility for the Brazilian sensation.

According to Spain publication AS, a deal is expected to be brokered before the start of the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Russia. Don Balon have, in turn, reported that Real Madrid is aiming to let go of some players which they deem as surplus to requirements in order to make room for the incoming superstar.

Two members of the ‘BBC’, Karim Benzema and Gareth Bale, alongside Mateo Kovacic, Dani Ceballos, and Jesus Vallejo are expected to be sacrificed for the cause. The paper further added that the capital club aim to tempt Mohamed Salah from Liverpool with the additional funds.