Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) are reportedly looking to sell Neymar in the summer, with Manchester United, Juventus, and Newcastle United interested in acquiring his services.
According to Spanish outlet Fichajes.net, PSG no longer have faith in the Brazilian attacker and want to ship him out in the summer transfer window. It is believed that the 31-year-old must find a new club in order to extend his footballing career. Amid reports of a summer departure, three clubs have emerged as Neymar’s potential suitors.
Premier League giants Manchester United are the first name on the list. The Red Devils have reportedly been keeping tabs on the Brazil ace for a while and are prepared to pay a sizable fee to get him on their books. The former Barcelona winger could be tempted by the prospect of playing in the Premier League and proving his mettle in a different country.
Serie A giants Juventus have also been credited with an interest in the attacking star. The Turin-based club are reportedly in the market for a marquee player who could bring back their glory days, and see the PSG No. 10 as a great candidate.
Premier League up-and-comers Newcastle United are the third team interested in signing the former Santos ace. The Magpies have done well for themselves under Eddie Howe this season, climbing to third place in the Premier League rankings. If they secure Champions League football for next season, they could attract some of the biggest names in the business.
Newcastle United are not as big of a name as Manchester United, but Neymar could reportedly be enticed by the prospect of becoming the centerpiece of the Saudi-backed club’s new project.
According to Transfermarkt, Neymar’s current market value stands at €70 million and his contract with Les Parisiens expires in June 2025. Since joining the Ligue 1 outfit for a €222 million fee in 2017, Neymar has represented them in 173 games, scoring 118 times and claiming 77 assists.
Manchester United interested in PSG defender El Chadaille Bitshiabu
According to French outlet Le10Sport, PSG defender El Chadaille Bitshiabu is on Manchester United’s shortlist for the summer. The 17-year-old midfielder has impressed with his calmness and versatility this season but could struggle for minutes after Milan Skriniar joins PSG as a free agent this summer.
Manchester United, on the other hand, could use reinforcements at the back. With Raphael Varane enduring more than his fair share of injuries and Harry Maguire’s future in the air, Bitshiabu could prove to be an important addition to the roster.
Bitshiabu, who can operate as a left-back as well as a center-back, has played 13 games for Christophe Galtier’s side this season. According to Transfermarkt, he is currently valued at €7 million.
