Neymar to Real Madrid next summer?

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez will sell Gareth Bale, James Rodriguez, Karim Benzema and Raphael Varane to fund sensational move for Neymar

According to Diario, Perez sees Neymar as the club's long-term successor to Cristiano Ronaldo, who turns 33 next February the same day the Brazilian turns 26.

Neymar's buyout clause at PSG in his first season is £177million, it rises to £195m in his second year before settling at £221m thereafter.

Perez started the savings fund with the £70.6m sale of Alvaro Morata to Chelsea this summer, but will look to ship on Gareth Bale, James Rodriguez, Karim Benzema and Raphael Varane to further bankroll a potential deal.

Los Blancos, in the best-case scenario, reportedly hope for a return of £71m for Bale, £53m for Benzema, £44m for Rodriguez — currently on loan at Bayern Munich — and the same for Varane.

Should the La Liga giants receive their top estimations, they would have £212m at their disposal — almost enough to buyout Neymar's second-year clause.

Bale is a target for Manchester United while Rodriguez could opt to make his stay in Munich permanent.

United boss Jose Mourinho publicly declared an interest in the Welshman before the two clubs met in the European Super Cup in August and could revisit the option again next summer.

Reports emerged earlier this month that Madrid President Florentino Perez had met with Neymar's father to discuss a move back to Spain.

The player's dad, Neymar Snr, who is also his agent, has also refused to rule out a move to Real Madrid — but was adamant the player will not move in the near future.

A move next summer does appear unlikely. However, Perez may begin decide to get the wheels turning in order to pounce should the opportunity arise.

Source: Dailymail