As the transfer window draws is nearing, transfer rumors likewise abound. In the transfer rumor mill, the names of elite players Lionel Messi and Neymar are the centre of some speculations. According to The Sun, the superstars of FC Barcelona are being targeted by two Manchester clubs. It is being reported that Manchester United and Manchester City is going head to head for the acquisition of Messi and Neymar for an estimated amount of £1billion.
According to chinatopix, there is a "rumor saying that United's executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward is keen on bringing Messi and Neymar to Old Trafford next season while his City rival, Khaldoon Al Mubarak, is said to be 'working just hard' to bring the duo to the Etihad." Money has not been an issue for both Premier League clubs that is why FC Barcelona would be in great risk if two of their star player would opt for a transfer, especially being offered such staggering amount. It is said as such for Neymar "reportedly has a £165 million buyout clause and could demand a £500,000 weekly salary while Messi, a four-time Ballon d'Or awardee, is said to be worth £150 million and has a wage of £1 million per week," reported Caught Offside via chinatopix.
If any of the two clubs could successfully sign in Neymar and Messi, rumor has it that any of the said teams will not stop after such transaction was made. According to football365, these teams are also eyeing for stars like of "Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale, Thomas Muller and Paul Pogba, plus managers Pep Guardiola and Carlo Ancelotti'."
If indeed such deal would flourish, there is a great possibility that attentions would be diverted to England from Spain. With the addition of two superstars in the Premier League, the coming games would surely be full of excitement. Football fans and enthusiast will surely bury themselves in the games to come.