Man City Long Odds to Land Neymar: Payout Would be 8/1

Real Madrid was coming in as the 2 to 5 favorite to land footballer Neymar, however, Manchester City at 8/1 odds was believed to have an upper hand along with Real coming into Wednesday.

Five clubs met Neymar's release clause of €45million (£40.3million) and were granted permission to speak to the player. 

Chelsea was listed with 4 to 1 odds of getting Neymar while Manchester City pays 800 euros on a 100 euro bet should the Brazilian end up playing there. 

Barcelona (6/1 odds) and Russian side Anzhi Makhachkala are also believed to be after Neymar. 

City is widely rumored to be willing to pay over the €45million price tag.

- Ean Lamb, Gambling911.com