Real Madrid confirm they are not planning an offer for Neymar

Real Madrid issued a statement late on Friday evening to deny recent reports in the media, linking the Spanish club with Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar. Some media reports claimed that Madrid had sent an emissary to Brazil to negotiate the Neymar's transfer to the Bernabéu with the player's father. Madrid announced this evening that no such offer exists and added that they always follow the standard protocol in their transfer dealings and never make unlawful approaches for players from other clubs.

Real Madrid statement regarding Neymar

"In the face of the constant reports linking PSG's Neymar Jr. to our club, Real Madrid CF wish to clarify that the club has no intention of making any offer for the player.

The two clubs enjoy an excellent relationship and, as such, if Real Madrid were at any stage to consider securing the services of a PSG player, they would approach the club in the first instance".