Football: All the top transfer news and rumors
What's the story
According to reports in Spain, Real Madrid are willing to let go of Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo. Neymar Jr. could be heading to the Spanish capital. Lionel Messi has shunned his potential suitors and pledged his loyalty to Barcelona while Manchester United are in the hunt for a big name signing. Here are all the top transfer rumors.
Desperate
Neymar could replace Bale and Ronaldo
Real Madrid are open to the option of selling both Bale and Ronaldo if they can land Neymar. Sky Sports claims that Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is a huge fan of Neymar. He is desperate to sign the 26-year-old and to meet his wage demands. In order to achieve this, he is willing to sell his big stars and reinvest the funds.
Big signing
Scholes pleads Manchester United to sign Neymar or Bale
Manchester United legend Paul Scholes wants his former club to sign a special talent and has urged them to pursue the likes of Neymar or Gareth Bale. Manchester United fell short in the title race this season. The mid-field ace believes Jose Mourinho needs a big name signing if they have to compete with Manchester City for the title, next season.
Ambitious
Chelsea enter Bale chase
FA Cup winners Chelsea are now on high alert after Gareth Bale declared that he is willing to leave Real Madrid in search of regular football. The Blues from London have now joined the likes of Manchester United and Bayern Munich in the hunt for the Welshman. However, since they are not in the Champions League it would be difficult to convince Bale.
Forever Barcelona
Messi will never play for any other European club
Messi has made it clear that he remains indebted to Barcelona and his loyalty will always lie with the Catalan giants. Leo reiterated that Barcelona will be the only European side he will play for. He hopes that someday he will head back home to play for Newell's Old Boys. This comes as a blow for Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain.