adminMANCHESTER United is using its financial muscle to land Neymar, one of soccer’s biggest stars, from Barcelona’s all-conquering line-up.
Manchester United offered Barcelona £140 million ($221 million) for Neymar, Cassio Boat of Brazilian broadcaster Globo Sport reported on Monday.
Manchester United’s offer reportedly triggers the buyout clause Neymar’s contract contains, leaving the decision whether to stay with the Spanish club or take his talents to the Premier League in the player’s hands.
Links between Neymar and Manchester United emerged over the weekend in the British press.
The Guardian’s Jamie Jackson reported on Sunday that Neymar would be interested in joining Manchester United, but the parties are unlikely to complete a transfer before the summer window closes on September 1.
A transfer next summer reportedly is more likely than an imminent one.
Manchester United CEO Ed Woodward was in Barcelona last week for unspecified talks. Manchester United is believed to be in the hunt for attacking reinforcements, especially in light of Wayne Rooney’s slow start to the season.
Neymar’s contract with Barcelona expires in 2018, and the Brazilian star hasn’t publicly expressed dissatisfaction with life at the club.
Neymar played a key role last season in Barcelona’s triumphs in La Liga (Spain’s first division), the Copa Del Rey (Spanish Cup) and the UEFA Champions League.
Neymar joined Barcelona in summer 2013 from Brazilian club Santos in a complex transfer, which caused a friction within the club and ultimately put it at odds with Spanish tax authorities led to the downfall of former president Sandro Rossell. — MSN Sport.
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