Transfer Market Sly dig at PSG winger's antics

Throughout Neymar's Barcelona career, he year after year was conspicuously injured during the weekend of his sister's birthday, a pattern which could have cost him a move to Real Madrid.

Sergio Ramos has joked that the Brazilian's infamous absence in early March would be a stumbling block in any talks to bring him to Los Blancos.

"I like to play with the best and Neymar is one of them, I hope," Ramos said on Cadena SER regarding the notion of signing the winger.

"What we would have to negotiate is his sister's birthday [laughs]."

In fact, Ramos has intimated that he would be more than happy to welcome Neymar to Madrid, with the Merengues fans perhaps willing to accept his arrival now he plays for Paris Saint-Germain.

"It's easier to come via Paris than direct from Barcelona," added the defender.

"I would sign him without any doubt, he is a different player that makes a difference.

"I already have the door open for him if he wants to come in December."