The Barcelona duo are wanted by the Premier League giants, who could spend a combined £1 billion to bring the South American superstars to the northwest of England.
Manchester United and Manchester City could spend £1 billion to bring Neymar and Lionel Messi to the Premier League, according to the Sun.
Neymar was linked with a move to Old Trafford towards the end of the summer transfer window, and reports suggest that United executive vice chairman Ed Woodward has not given up hope of landing the Brazil international.
City, meanwhile, are desperate to persuade Messi to swap the Camp Nou for the Etihad Stadium, with the Argentine allegedly ‘blown away’ by the financial package on offer.
Both players would command hefty transfer fees, with Neymar’s buyout clause standing at £165 million and Messi unlikely to be sold for anythijng less than £150 million.
The duo would also push for substantial weekly wages, with £500,000 a week for Neymar and £1 million a week for Messi the astronomical figures mentioned.
The deal could thus add up to around £1 billion, but both United and City are said to be willing to stump up the cash in exchange for two of the world’s best players.
