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Manchester United could land Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar this summer if the Glazers successfully auction off the club.
Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al-Thani is one of the few parties who have submitted a third bid to purchase the Premier League giants and their transfer strategy would change if he were to be successful.
The Sun report that the Brazilian icon will be allowed to leave the Ligue 1 outfit at the end of the season due to a recurring ankle injury keeping him out of action for much of the campaign.
The 31-year-old has still managed to net 18 times for PSG this term and looks set to pick up another winners medal in France.
With his contract running until 2025, it is likely that United would have to present a reasonable offer to the Parisian club to secure the talisman but this would not be an issue under Sheik Jassim.
Erik ten Hag is keen on upgrading his resources in the final third and Neymar would provide significant attacking flair similar to that of Antony, who was recruited last year.
But with the Glazers valuing the Red Devils at £6billion, it remains unclear whether ownership of the club will change hands in the coming months.
Financial experts have suggested that an offer nearer the £3bn mark would be reasonable, but there seems to be no room for negotiation with the current regime.
In other news
Spanish sources suggest that Jude Bellingham has opted to join Real Madrid this summer but a deal is not finalised yet, with Borussia Dortmund requesting over £120m.
Brighton are lining up a move for Liverpool midfielder James Milner, who is out of contract in the summer, says The Athletic.
Reports from Italy say that Chelsea are looking to sanction an exchange deal with Inter Milan for goalkeeper Andre Onana.
