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Thiago Silva confident PSG can sign Messi but rules out Neymar move

Thiago Silva believes signing Barcelona ace Neymar could be a bridge too far for Paris Saint-Germain, but feels his team-mate Lionel Messi or Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo could be more realistic options.

The Ligue 1 champions are expected to make a high-profile signing ahead of next season due to the potential departure of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who has an expiring contract, and each of this year's Ballon d'Or finalists have been linked with PSG.

"I like Neymar a lot, but I think Barcelona will not allow him to leave," Thiago Silva told France 3.

"It would perhaps be easier for Barcelona to let go of Messi. Could Messi come to PSG? Perhaps... I mean, why not? Everything is possible...

"A move for Cristiano Ronaldo? He is a player who makes the difference for Real Madrid. If he would be open to joining PSG, to help us and to make the difference for PSG..."

Messi, 28, and the 30-year-old Ronaldo each have contracts until June 2018 as well, with Barcelona and Real Madrid respectively.