Barcelona are desperate to rope in Eden Hazard and Philippe Coutinho as Neymar has completed a world-record £199million move to Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain.
The La Liga club are eyeing to spend the world-record £198million transfer fee to sign their targets this summer.
Barcelona bosses want to land a blockbuster signing after losing their battle to keep hold of Neymar – and have now identified Chelsea superstar Eden Hazard as the perfect replacement for the Brazilian forward.
FootTheBall sources claim that the Barcelona bosses have already made an enquiry on the availability of Hazard as they want to lure him away to Spain.
But they also want to rope in Liverpool star Coutinho in a sensational double raid on the Premier League.
The Barca bosses have identified Coutinho as a long-term replacement for Andres Iniesta – not to replace Neymar on the left wing.
And now Barcelona are preparing a £100m bid to rope in Chelsea’s 26-year-old attacking midfielder as a replacement for Neymar.
The Catalan giants are also considering a move for Monaco teenage sensation Kylian Mbape and have made contact with his agent, according to reports.
But it is believed that arch rivals Real Madrid are on the verge of signing the French youngster for a staggering £160m transfer fee.
Barca’s interest in Hazard have intensified as he is one of the only players who can fit in Neymar’s position and is also a long-term target of bitter rivals Real Madrid.
The Los Blancos are determined to sign Mbappe and Barcelona are sensing an opportunity to strike a blow by pushing on a move for Hazard.
Neymar has officially completed his move to Paris Saint-Germain from Barcelona.
The Brazilian superstar has signed a five-year deal with PSG and parted ways with La Liga giants Barcelona in a world record £198m move.
PSG confirmed the signing on social media on Thursday and will unveil the world’s most expensive player at 12:30pm UK time on Friday.
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— PSG Officiel (@PSG_inside) August 3, 2017
Neymar said: “I am extremely happy to join Paris Saint-Germain. Since I arrived in Europe, the club has always been one of the most competitive and most ambitious.”
“And the biggest challenge, what most motivated me to join my new teammates is to help the club to conquer the titles that their fans want.”
“Paris Saint-Germain’s ambition attracted me to the club, along with the passion and the energy this brings. I played 4 seasons in Europe and I feel ready to take the challenge.”
“From today, I will do everything I can to help my new team-mates, to open up new horizons for my club and to bring happiness to its millions of supporters around the world.”
PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi added: “It is with immense joy and pride that we welcome Neymar Jr to Paris Saint-Germain.”
“Neymar Jr is today one of the very best players in world football. His winning mentality, strength of character and sense of leadership have made him into a great player.”
“He will bring a very positive energy to this club. In six years, we have built a very ambitious project that has already taken us to the highest level of national and European football. Today, with the arrival of Neymar Jr, I am convinced that we will come even closer, with the support of our faithful fans, to realising our greatest dreams.”
Neymar activated his 222 million Euro release clause at Barcelona on Thurdsay.
The moment history was made. Neymar Jr and Neymar Sr signing the contract with PSG. pic.twitter.com/SwWNwJfmjU
— Squawka News (@SquawkaNews) August 3, 2017
A Barca statement read: “On Thursday afternoon Neymar Jr’s legal representatives visited in person the Club’s offices and made the payment of 222 million euros in the player’s name with regards to the unilateral termination of the contract that united both parties.”
“As such, the Club will pass on to UEFA the details of the above operation so that they can determine the disciplinary responsibilities that may arise from this case.”
Neymar will take home a mammoth £500,000-a-week AFTER tax wage packet at PSG.
The Brazilian passed his PSG medical in Portugal on Wednesday ahead of his world record move.
Neymar will don the No 10 jersey at PSG as new team-mate Javier Pastore has handed the coveted number over to the Brazilian.
Barcelona fans are furious with Neymar as the Brazilian cut short his Barca career to join the cash-rich PSG.
Fans have taken to social media and posted pictures and video clips that showed them burning their Barca No.10 Neymar shirts after the Brazilian forced his way out of Nou Camp.
Supporters also displayed posters around their stadium with the words: “Wanted: Traitor
“Mercenaries must go, Barcelona is only for players who love the shirt.”
The world record leaves Barca with a huge amount of cash of cash in order to sign his replacement.
Barcelona bosses want to land a blockbuster signing after losing their battle to keep hold of Neymar – and have now identified Chelsea superstar Eden Hazard as the perfect replacement for the Brazilian forward.
But they also want to rope in Liverpool star Coutinho in a sensational double raid on the Premier League.
The Barca bosses have identified Coutinho as a long-term replacement for Andres Iniesta – not to replace Neymar on the left wing.
La Liga giants Barcelona have also made contact with Monaco forward Kylian Mbappe, according to reports.