SportPesa News Transfer Juice: Neymar Rejects Real Madrid For Barca, De Ligt Overwhelmed

7th June 2019

The Dutch wonderkid has become one of the most sought-after players in world football following a brilliant season

Brazil's striker Neymar (L) celebrates with Brazil's striker Roberto Firmino (R) after scoring the opening goal from the penalty spot during the international friendly football match between Brazil and Uruguay at The Emirates Stadium in London on November 16, 2018. PHOTO/AFP
Brazil's striker Neymar (L) celebrates with Brazil's striker Roberto Firmino (R) after scoring the opening goal from the penalty spot during the international friendly football match between Brazil and Uruguay at The Emirates Stadium in London on November 16, 2018. PHOTO/AFP
SUMMARY
  • Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford is already in Barcelona bucket list following imminent departure of Uruguayan striker Luis Suárez
  • Dutch wonderkid Matthijs de Ligt has kept Man United and Liverpool waiting stating that he has not made up his mind due to the overwhelming transfer moves he has so far received
  • Darmian had been looking to return to Italy with Roma, Juventus, Inter Milan and Napoli all interested but Valencia are keen to find a replacement for Cristiano Piccini 

NAIROBI, Kenya- Brazil star Neymar has told Paris Saint-Germain that there is only one club he would prefer to go to and that is none other than Barcelona even though Real Madrid have made a move to sign him.

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford is already in Barcelona bucket list following imminent departure of Uruguayan striker Luis Suárez.

The club stated they would sign Rashford if their move for either Antoine Griezmann or Neymar fails.

Dutch wonderkid Matthijs de Ligt has kept Man United and Liverpool waiting stating that he has not made up his mind due to the overwhelming transfer moves he has so far received.

De Ligt had a memorable night on Thursday when he scored an  equaliser for Holland before they went ahead to eliminate England 3-1 in extra time to sail into the Nations League finals.

Here is the latest hottest transfer gossip gathered by the SportPesa News Transfer juice on Friday:

Embattled Neymar Snubs Real Madrid For Barcelona

Neymar has reportedly turned down a move to Real Madrid, because he wants to go to Barcelona.The Samba star was being followed by Los Blancos, and they hoped to make him their replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo. READ MORE

PSG want Draxler swapped with Eriksen

Tottenham have been offered Paris St-Germain’s £35m-rated schemer Julian Draxler as a potential replacement for Christian Eriksen. Spurs star Eriksen went public on his wish to leave the club this week, with Inter Milan weighing up whether to rival Real Madrid for his signature. READ MORE

Valencia to fork 8m pounds for United’s Darmian

Valencia have opened talks over a move for Manchester United full-back Matteo Darmian. The 29-year-old had been looking to return to Italy with Roma, Juventus, Inter Milan and Napoli all interested but Valencia are keen to find a replacement for Cristiano Piccini and are willing to offer £8million. READ MORE

I havent made up my mind yet, De Ligt

Manchester United and Liverpool target Matthijs de Ligt has admitted he has yet to make his mind up over his future.The Dutch wonderkid has become one of the most sought-after players in world football after a brilliant season, winning the Eredivisie and progressing to the Champions League semi-finals with Ajax. READ MORE

Either Rashford or Griezmann to replace Suarez at Barca

Barcelona will turn their attentions to Marcus Rashford if they fail to sign Antoine Griezmann or Neymar, according to reports. Barcelona are looking for long-term alternatives to replace Uruguay international Luis Suarez this summer. READ MORE