Paris Saint-Germain ready to seal world-record £196m deal for Neymar as Barcelona eye Kylian Mbappe and Marco Verratti
Paris Saint-Germain are growing confident of sealing a sensational swoop for Neymar in a world-record £196million deal.
The French club are willing to trigger the Barcelona and Brazil star's release clause of €222m (£196m), pay a signing on fee of £45m and offer a five-year deal worth £596,000 a week after tax.
Barcelona are adamant Neymar is staying but sources say Neymar is minded to pursue a move to Paris.
Though the financial side of the deal is obvious tempting, money would not be the sole motivation. Sources close to the deal say Neymar was struck by the vision for PSG's future — and his perceived role in it — presented during initial talks.
PSG believe they have the infrastructure to become the dominant force in European football and provide Neymar with the platform to overtake Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo to become the world's best player.
Although the wheels are in motion, club officials in Paris remain cautious. They believed they were on the cusp of landing Neymar last summer only for the Brazilian to change his mind at the last minute and sign a new deal at the Nou Camp.
But, for now, PSG chairman Nasser al-Khelaifi is growing increasingly hopeful that his dream is set to become a reality.
Neymar's exit would be a huge blow to Barcelona but the eye-watering fee would allow them to proceed with a move for Monaco wonderkid Kylian Mbappe.
Barca also have a long standing interest in PSG midfielder Marco Verratti and the Spanish club could explore including the Italy international as part of any Neymar transfer.
The French club are willing to trigger the Barcelona and Brazil star's release clause of €222m (£196m), pay a signing on fee of £45m and offer a five-year deal worth £596,000 a week after tax.
Barcelona are adamant Neymar is staying but sources say Neymar is minded to pursue a move to Paris.
Though the financial side of the deal is obvious tempting, money would not be the sole motivation. Sources close to the deal say Neymar was struck by the vision for PSG's future — and his perceived role in it — presented during initial talks.
PSG believe they have the infrastructure to become the dominant force in European football and provide Neymar with the platform to overtake Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo to become the world's best player.
Although the wheels are in motion, club officials in Paris remain cautious. They believed they were on the cusp of landing Neymar last summer only for the Brazilian to change his mind at the last minute and sign a new deal at the Nou Camp.
But, for now, PSG chairman Nasser al-Khelaifi is growing increasingly hopeful that his dream is set to become a reality.
Neymar's exit would be a huge blow to Barcelona but the eye-watering fee would allow them to proceed with a move for Monaco wonderkid Kylian Mbappe.
Barca also have a long standing interest in PSG midfielder Marco Verratti and the Spanish club could explore including the Italy international as part of any Neymar transfer.
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