Real Madrid transfer news LIVE: Fresh Barcelona £153m Neymar bid, £63m Man Utd target eyed

Real Madrid transfer news LIVE updates: All the latest news and gossip from the Bernabeu

Tuesday, August 27

• Neymar has absolutely no interest in joining Real Madrid

• Barcelona have offered £153m for PSG forward Neymar

• Real Madrid are hopeful that Eden Hazard will make his debut against Villarreal

• Real Madrid are weighing up a move for playmaker Bruno Fernandes

Pique messaging Neymar

Barcelona defender Gerard Pique contacted Neymar last night amid talk the Brazilian could return to the Nou Camp.

Pique has been competing at the PokerStars event in Barcelona and just 24 hours after helping his side to a 5-2 win over Real Betis, he scooped second place in a £22,555 (€25,000) buy-in event to take home a healthy sum of £318,364 (€352,950).

The former Manchester United centre-back has previously attended the event along with ex-team-mate Neymar.

But with the Brazilian attempting to force his way out of Paris Saint-Germain he was absent on this occasion.

“We have spoken yeah,” the 32-year-old added when asked if they also discussed Neymar’s potential transfer. “But obviously it is a private conversation.”

Eriksen staying at Spurs

Christian Eriksen has resigned himself to anther season with Tottenham.

The Denmark international made it clear that he would like a fresh challenge elsewhere at the beginning of the summer.

Real Madrid, Juventus and Barcelona were the three possible candidates to come knocking.

But the Daily Mail claim Tottenham’s playmaker now understands that he will have to stay in north London until his deal expires in June 2020.

Neymar deal could happen today!

Barcelona could wrap up a deal for Neymar today.

That’s the incredible claim from Goal, who report that Barcelona are confident of getting a deal over the line after face-to-face talks in Paris earlier this afternoon.

Goal claim the involvement of Barcelona CEO Oscar Grau was pivotal in discussions and the presence of the money man will likely see a deal ‘wrapped up swiftly.’

Goal also say that Neymar pleaded with PSG sporting director Leonardo on Monday to allow him to re-join the Catalan side.

PSG asked for £90million plus full-back Nelson Semedo – although the Spanish champions aren’t prepared to lose any of their current squad.

And It’s not thought the difference of opinion regarding payment will prevent the deal from being completed.

Neymar’s father

Barcelona have held talks with Neymar’s father.

That’s the claim from Spanish TV programme Jugones, who claim Barcelona representatives stopped to speak with him before their showdown talks in Paris.

Spanish newspaper AS claim the meeting with Neymar’s dad will ‘move the player closer still to a return to Camp Nou’.

Barcelona have offered £153million for the 27-year-old – paid in two instalments and PSG are expected to respond in the next 24 hours.

Latest Neymar proposal

Barcelona have submitted a fresh offer for Neymar.

That’s according to French newspaper Le Parisien, who claim Barcelona have offered a package worth £153million for the Brazilian forward.

The offer was put forward during a meeting between the two parties in Paris earlier this afternoon with agent Pini Zahavi and Barcelona sporting director Eric Abidal in attendance.

PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi did NOT attend the meeting – leaving sporting director Leonardo to lead negotiations for the French champions.

Barcelona have proposed to pay the £153m fee in two instalments over two years – and PSG will give their answer in the next 24 hours.

Rivaldo Instagram plea

Barcelona legend Rivaldo has made a heartfelt plea to Barcelona white-collars to bring Neymar back to Camp Nou.

“We know everything that happened to @neymarjr,” the former striker said of his countryman on Instagram. “His departure from @fcbarcelona was wrong never he should have left one of the biggest clubs in the world.

“But he is eager to come back and assume what he did. May the president of @fcbarcelona and all of the board don’t let @neymarjr go to another club.

“I hope it gets resolves with @psg and he can get back to where he should never have left. Visca Barca.”

Paul Pogba sale possible

Paul Pogba would be a perfect fit for Real Madrid.

That’s according to the Manchester United midfielder’s brother Mathias, who thinks a mega-money deal could still happen.

Zinedine Zidane is desperate to bring Pogba to the Bernabeu, but United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has emphatically denied Pogba will leave this summer.

“Everyone knows my brother would be great for Real Madrid and Zidane,” Mathias Pogba told Spanish publication AS. “It’s Real Madrid and Manchester United who need to talk.

“Zidane has always spoken highly of my brother, it’s an honour. Another thing is that they listen to him.”

Neymar decides

Neymar has absolutely no interest in joining Real Madrid.

That’s according to Mundo Deportivo journalist Francesc Aguilar, who claims Neymar has told PSG officials that he will only listen to offers from Barcelona.

Barcelona chiefs flew to Paris today for a second round of negotiations with the French champions and Aguilar claims the two parties have reached an agreement.

It’s said the Catalan side will pay two instalments of £72million for the 27-year-old forward and PSG will spend the money on Juventus’ Paulo Dybala.

Aguilar tweeted: “The source that confirms to me that the agreement between Barca and PSG for the 160million (£144m) in two instalments by Neymar, also tells me that the Brazilian has squeezed very much so that they would only hear an offer from Barca, making it clear that he did not want to continue in Paris, or go to Real Madrid”.

Eden Hazard debut

Real Madrid are hopeful that Eden Hazard will make his debut against Villarreal.

Zinedine Zidane’s side signed Hazard from Chelsea in a £150million deal earlier this summer.

But he’s missed the club’s opening two La Liga fixtures against Celta Vigo and Real Valladolid with a thigh injury.

Now, Spanish publication Marca claim Real Madrid are ‘optimistic’ he will feature against Villarreal on Sunday evening.

Bruno Fernandes swoop

Real Madrid are weighing up a move for Sporting Lisbon playmaker Bruno Fernandes.

The Portuguese international was heavily linked with Manchester United over the summer – but Ed Woodward and Co decided against launching an offer for the midfielder.

But with the European transfer window closing next Monday – Mundo Deportivo claim Real Madrid could make an approach for Fernandes.

Tottenham’s Christian Eriksen and United star Paul Pogba remain Zinedine Zidane’s top targets – but should the Premier League duo reject offers – Real could move for the £53million-rated star.

Monreal heading to Spain

Nacho Monreal will join Real Sociedad this week.

The Sun claim Unai Emery and Arsenal will allow the left-back to leave the club with his contract set to expire in June 2020.

The 33-year-old will not be offered an extension beyond his current deal and has decided to join the La Liga outfit.

It’s said that Arsenal will demand a £3million fee for the Spanish defender.