Santos will not sell Neymar to Real Madrid

Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho is keen to bring in the new forward and are prepared to activate the youngster’s €45million contract release clause.

Reports have suggested that Real Madrid president Florentino Perez recently held talks with his Santos counterpart Luis Alvaro Ribeiro in Paris.

Ribeiro is quoted as saying by Intereconomia TV: “There was no meeting in Paris. That was already denied by other members of the board of Santos.

“They (reports) also said that I was in Barcelona to negotiate for Neymar. People have a very fertile imagination.”

Ribeiro added: “We have no interest in selling Neymar. Real Madrid might be willing to pay the buyout clause, but it all depends on the player.

“We are sure of his will to be world champion with Santos. We hope to fulfil his contract here.”