Manchester United’s late summer transfer window bid for PSG forward Neymar could be a key signal regarding the club’s ownership. Neymar is reportedly set to leave Paris in the coming weeks and has long been linked with a move to the Premier League.
According to the Telegraph, Neymar has confirmed his desire to leave PSG ahead of the summer transfer deadline.
The 31-year-old is said to desire a return to Barcelona after leaving the Nou Camp for France in a world-record £191 million transfer in 2017.
However, Barcelona faces financial constraints and would need to sell additional players to bankroll a stunning move for Neymar.
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The Brazilian No. 10’s options may be limited to joining the Saudi Pro-League, a new hotspot for ageing star names, following PSG pal Lionel Messi to the MLS, or joining the Premier League.
Neymar has long been linked with a move to England, with Chelsea and Manchester United being mentioned as potential suitors.
If rumors of a move to Old Trafford spread in the final few weeks of the transfer window, it would raise speculation about United’s takeover.
According to sources, Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani, a Qatari banker, wanted to make an early statement if he knew he was going to buy the club from the Glazer family this summer.
That assertion? In one of his first acts as United owner, Sheikh Jassim intended to pursue Neymar in a dazzling marquee pursuit.
If the Red Devils make a surprise approach for Neymar in the coming weeks, it might bode well for those who want Sheikh Jassim at the helm.
