In what is Amanda Staveley and Mehrdad Ghodoussi’s first summer transfer window since arriving at Newcastle, many are wondering who they will bring to the Premier League.
The Magpies have already been linked with players such as Victor Osimhen, Eddie Nketiah, Sven Botman and Lucas Paqueta, although they’ve now been mentioned as a potential destination for a global superstar.
What’s the story?
Well, according to Brazilian journalist Rodrigo Oliveira, Newcastle can afford to sign Neymar, and the £606,000-a-week forward is keen to leave Paris Saint-Germain.
Speaking to CMIT TV, Oliveira said: “There will be problems between him and PSG. The player is not playing as expected and in Qatar, France, they don’t appreciate his behaviour, but the player earns a lot. I’m sure Neymar wants to leave the Parisians, but I don’t know who can pay him.
“There are two options: Neymar stays at PSG and tries to show off; the other chance is to go to a club like Newcastle, able to afford the figures that gravitate around Neymar.”
Now, that wouldn’t just be the signing of the summer, but arguably the most surprising deal in the history of football.
It seems PSG are unhappy with Neymar, and the Brazil international also doesn’t seem too pleased to be in Paris.
Therefore, if Eddie Howe asked Staveley and Ghodoussi to sanction a move, it would be possible if the 30-year-old expressed a desire to join Newcastle.
It feels strange to write that, although with the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia funding Newcastle’s business, literally anything is possible this summer.
In 28 appearances last season, Neymar disappointed as he scored just 13 goals in all competitions.
Newcastle won’t sign Neymar
In our view, Newcastle won’t be signing Neymar.
Interestingly, there was a story linking the Magpies with a move for the South American earlier this year, and the Telegraph reached out to senior officials at St James’ Park to get their thoughts.
In response, they are said to have been amused by the report, and swiftly ruled out a move for the £200m man.
Therefore, we would be very surprised to see Neymar playing in black and white next season.
However, if PSG force him through the exit door, who knows where he’ll end up…
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