UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has denied reports that clubs from the Saudi Pro League such as Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr could feature in future Champions League tournaments.
Neymar's £77m transfer shows Manchester United have learned Cristiano Ronaldo lesson
14.08.2023 - 14:11 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester United’s new-look transfer strategy under Erik ten Hag has been clearer and more concise than the troubled period prior to his arrival.
The Reds were often a jumbled mess in the transfer market, splashing cash on ageing stars and big wages. But this summer the thinking has been clear with three key targets identified and signed ahead of the new season, and all three with time to develop and improve further.
The old United might have been tempted by Neymar, the Brazilian superstar who is closing in on a move to Saudi Arabia side Al-Hilal. The Reds were linked with the Brazilian superstar earlier this summer as the club looked for players to bolster their attack.
It was never an option United were exploring and now the PSG forward is reported to be closing in on an initial €90m (£77.6m) transfer to Al-Hilal, who previously sought a £259m move for his teammate Kylian Mbappe. Neymar, 31, has spent six years in France, following his world-record move from Barcelona, but was ultimately unable to help PSG win their first Champions League title.
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During his time at Barcelona, Neymar established himself as one of the best players of his generation but was not part of new PSG boss Luis Enrique’s plans, despite the pair previously working together at the Camp Nou. That United opted not to compete for Neymar’s signature is a clear sign of the club’s transfer policy under Ten Hag.
Marquee signings became a staple of United’s transfer business in the first few years of the post-Ferguson era. Paul Pogba often divided opinion and while experienced strikers Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Edinson Cavani enjoyed
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