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Real Madrid say Neymar bid report ‘absolutely untrue’

Paris Saint-Germain attacker is currently on duty with Brazil in the World Cup in Russia

Brazil’s forward Neymar celebrates after scoring against Mexico. Photograph: Getty Images
Brazil’s forward Neymar celebrates after scoring against Mexico. Photograph: Getty Images
Tue Jul 03 2018 - 12:02

Real Madrid have denied a report that they have offered a world-record €310 million for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) forward Neymar.

Spanish television channel TVE reported on Monday that the Champions League winners had submitted the bid for the player who left Barcelona last year for a record €222 million.

“In light of information broadcast tonight by TVE regarding an alleged Real Madrid offer to PSG and their player Neymar, Real Madrid CF wishes to state that this information is absolutely untrue,” the club said in statement on their website.

“Real Madrid has made no offer of any kind to PSG or the player.”

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Neymar is currently on duty with Brazil at the World Cup in Russia and scored one and set up another as they beat Mexico 2-0 in the last 16 on Monday.