The transfer window may be closed around Europe, but teams are looking ahead to the summer and there’s plenty of gossip swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals!
TOP STORY: Neymar to Man Utd if club sale succeeds?
Manchester United will look to sign Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar in the summer if the Old Trafford side is sold to Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al-Thani, reports the Sun.
Sheikh Jassim is one of two interested bidders to take control of United, with sources telling ESPN on Friday that he has submitted a third and final offer for the club. Sources added there is confidence that the sale will succeed despite concerns that the current owners, the Glazer family, are determined to stay. The Glazers reportedly value the club at £6 billion, contrary to financial experts who have valued the club at closer to £3 billion.
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A successful purchase could see the Red Devils drastically change their plans for summer recruitment, with the Sun’s report suggesting that Neymar has been earmarked as a potential signing. The Brazilian has endured another impressive season for the French giants, netting 18 goals this season, however recurring ankle injuries has left PSG willing to part ways with the 31-year-old this summer.
Neymar is under contract at the Parc des Princes until 2025 meaning United will likely have to dig deep into their pockets to sign the winger, however, this would not be a stumbling block if the takeover comes to fruition.
United manager Erik ten Hag is believed to be in the market for attacking reinforcements in the summer as he looks to build a team that can compete for the Premier League next season. Tottenham Hotspur‘s Harry Kane and Napoli‘s Victor Osimhen have also been heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford in recent months.
