Real Madrid players 'persuading Neymar to join'

A number of Real Madrid players have reportedly contacted Neymar ahead of a potential move to the Bernabeu.

The Brazilian has expressed a desire to leave the Parc des Princes this summer, preferably to be reunited with Barcelona after two years away from Camp Nou.

However, while it has been claimed that the Catalan giants have upped their efforts to sign the 27-year-old, Real remain another possible option.

According to ESPN, Neymar has received phone calls from several Real players who wish to play alongside the attacker during the upcoming campaign.

Manager Zinedine Zidane also suggested over the weekend that Los Blancos may be open to putting together a proposal for Neymar.

The player still has three years left on his contract at the Ligue 1 champions.