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Neymar: Thiago Silva makes big transfer claim as Real Madrid step up interest
THIAGO SILVA reckons Neymar will stay at PSG despite strong links with a move to Real Madrid.
Neymar will stay at PSG, according to Thiago Silva
Neymar joined PSG last summer in a stunning £200m deal to become the world’s most expensive player.
He has been explosive in France, scoring 28 goals in 30 appearances in all competitions.
But he picked up a big injury last month and will miss the rest of the season after missing the Champions League second round second leg defeat to Real Madrid.
Neymar has been linked with a return to Spain with Real Madrid eyeing a sensational swoop while talk has also emerged of a shock return to Barcelona.
Neymar has been linked with a big move away from PSG
Reports over the weekend claimed Neymar was set to request £1m a week to stay in France, but PSG skipper Silva thinks he will stay put.
“I’m sure [that Neymar will stay]," Silva told Canal+.
He is well, he has already resumed weight training in Brazil, and I really hope he will stay with us at PSG next season.
Neymar is facing a race against time to be fit for the World Cup after suffering a fractured metatarsal and sprained ankle.
The 26-year-old has also been linked with a big move to Manchester United, with Don Balon claiming Jose Mourinho is keen on making a big signing in the summer.