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Man Utd news: Neymar ‘excited’ about Old Trafford transfer for key reason - report
NEYMAR is excited about a potential move to Manchester United, it has been claimed.
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The Brazilian superstar’s future is the subject of intense speculation less than a year after joining Paris Saint-Germain from Barcelona for a world-record £200million fee.
According to Don Balon, Neymar is considering a move away from PSG in a bid to boosts his hopes of landing the Ballon d’Or.
The Spanish publication claim there are three clubs chasing his signature - United, Manchester City and Real Madrid.
Of the potential destinations on the table, Neymar is reportedly most keen on a move to Old Trafford.
Don Balon say the chance to become the Red Devils’ leading man appeals.
He is reportedly reluctant to play a role as Cristiano Ronaldo’s understudy at Real Madrid.
Neymar is excited about joining Manchester United, it has been claimed
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PSG are likely to demand a monster deal to part with Neymar after one season.
And Don Balon claim United will offer £130m (€150m) plus Paul Pogba to tempt the French giants into selling.
Red Devils chiefs are also reportedly prepared to make Neymar the highest-paid player in the Premier League.
Alexis Sanchez - who joined United in a swap deal for Henrikh Mkhitaryan in January - is currently the division’s top-earner on around £500,000-a-week.
According to Don Balon, Neymar will only consider staying at PSG if Brazil win the World Cup in Russia.
Neymar is currently sidelined with a fractured metatarsal injury.
He was initially expected to miss the rest of the season but PSG boss Unai Emery believes he could return to fitness by the end of this month.
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