Manchester United Transfer News: Neymar Reportedly Seeking Barcelona Exit

Barcelona star Neymar is reportedly keen on leaving the club, as the rumoured Manchester United target seeks to become the finest player in world football.

That’s according to magazine Don Balon (h/t Will Giles of Metro), which stated the Brazilian is a player intent on escaping Lionel Messi’s shadow at the Camp Nou and becoming a big challenger for the Ballon d’Or award. The Red Devils are said to be happy paying what would be a world record transfer fee for his services.

There are few who would deny paying that kind of cash would be money well spent when it comes to Neymar. Here’s a look back at some of his finest moments from a remarkable 2014-15 season, in which the forward helped Barca to treble glory:
Neymar admitted to ESPN Brazil (h/t Sky Sports) earlier this season that there were some tentative talks with United representatives over a summer transfer and Jamie Jackson of the Guardian wrote the forward did flutter his eyelashes in encouragement at the Red Devils. However, a deal always looked a fanciful proposition.

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Neymar reportedly wants to eclipse Messi and become the best player in the world.

If he does want to become the main man at a club immediately, then that does change matters. After all, the former Santos man has certainly proven that he has the capabilities to fulfil a talismanic role within the Barcelona team as of late.
With Messi currently sidelined, the 23-year-old is relishing the extra responsibility alongside Luis Suarez at the point of the attack, as we can see here courtesy of the Champions League account: