Everything’s sensible in my body tells me that we should avoid this like the plague. Yet, I am getting what James May would describe as “the fizz” when I think about having Rashford on the left, Antony on the right, and Neymar as a false nine. Interchangeable with Rashford on the left.
The concern is the work rate and injury record. Does he fit the style of play etc? But he’s a monster for Brasil, and would be so, so much better than nearly every player we’ve had in attack for the last decade. I don’t think it’ll happen, and it probably shouldn’t either. But IF we were to sign him, I think that front three would be special. From zero goals Wout Workhorse to Neymar……..don’t tell me that wouldn’t be a massive improvement, despite the lack of work rate, injuries and sister banging.