NICE ONE: Manchester United in talks over move for £88.7million-rated superstar

According to Don Balon, (via the Daily Express), Manchester United are in discussion with Neymar regarding a move to Old Trafford in 12 months time.
What’s the Story?

Spanish newspaper Don Balon broke the sensational news on Tuesday morning that Barcelona star Neymar wants to leave the Nou Camp and is supposedly in talks with Manchester United chiefs over a move.



However, no transfer would likely occur until next summer, with the player reportedly keen to give another years’ service to Barcelona to try and claim the domestic crown back from rivals Real Madrid.

Mourinho would be required to match the £200million buyout clause in Neymar’s contract to land the talented Brazilian, despite that fact that Transfermarkt values the player at £88.7million.

How good was Neymar last season?

Superb…if Neymar wasn’t Neymar. Having the title of one of the worlds best players comes with plenty of unwanted baggage. First of all, expectations rise each year meaning that if statistics don’t look as impressive as they have in the past, it may be considere as a mediocre season personally.

With 20 goals and 19 assists in 36 appearances, Neymar has once again proven his worth. However, there were certain spells in the season when the 25-year-old seemed uninterested and frustrated.

Would Neymar be worth the extraordinary fee?

While £200million would blow any previous transfer fee in the footballing world out of the water, there is no doubt that Manchester United could afford that kind of figure. That kind of astronomical fee would only be considered an acceptable investment if the player you received in return was one of the 5 best on earth. Fortunately for United, Neymar is in that calibre.