Barcelona striker Neymar has reportedly said he is open to a move to Man United with Ed Woodward hoping to sign the Brazil star before the close of the transfer window next week.
'Sources' close to the 23-year-old claim he would consider a move to Old Trafford as he is attracted to the Red Devils' history, size and the prospect of playing in the Premier League.
Barcelona's manager Luis Enrique refused to comment on speculation linking the player with a move to Old Trafford following their 1-0 win over Athletic Bilbao on Sunday.
It doesn’t interest me to talk about rumours, nor these types of situations.
Ed Woodward is attempting to complete the audacious signing of the Brazil international before the close of the transfer window, but admits a deal is more likely next summer. The bid will likely exceed the record £59.7m they paid for Angel Di Maria.
All of this is coming from Jamie Jackson in the Guardian, lending some credence to the rumour. However, we can surely all see that this is not going to happen. It's gotten to the stage where the respective managers are actually being asked about it but it simply doesn't make sense.
In reality, it seems there is one of two things going on here. Either information is being fed from the Neymar camp in the hope of getting a new contract, a la Sergio Ramos, or information is being fed from the United camp in the hope that the criticism surrounding the Pedro deal is quickly forgot about.
Regardless of which side it's coming from, we'd suggest United fans shouldn't get too excited.
Here's the rest of Monday's Transfer Gossip:
Manchester City are 'finalising' a £50m deal to bring Wolfsburg's 24-year-old midfielder Kevin De Bruyne to the Etihad Stadium.
Arsenal could land Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema if they make a £50m offer for the 27-year-old France international.
Manchester United remain interested in signing 26-year-old Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale but the transfer is unlikely to take place this summer.
Liverpool look to be finally getting rid of unwanted Italy striker Mario Balotelli as talks continue to return the 25-year-old to AC Milan on a season-long loan.
Manchester United have made a £2m bid for Odd BK's 17-year-old wonderkid Rafik Zekhnini after his starring role as the Norwegian club took a 3-0 lead against Borussia Dortmund.
Juventus are on the verge of completing a deal to sign Chelsea's Colombian winger Juan Cuadrado on loan, the 27-year-old has failed to settle after his £27m move to Stamford Bridge from Fiorentina in January.
- Guardian
Spurs are still hoping to sign Southampton midfielder Victor Wanyama for around £18m but the Saints are refusing to sell the 24-year-old Kenyan so close to the end of the transfer window.
Stoke Manager Mark Hughes has warned 31-year-old Irish international Jon Walters that he may run down his contract and let him leave for free next summer after Norwich made a £1.5m bid for the versatile striker.
