Neymar to Manchester United: Making sense of the wild transfer rumour | OneFootball

Manchester United get linked with thousands of players in every transfer window and when the holes in the squad are as obvious as they are this summer, the speculation ramps up exponentially. One rumour that refuses to go away this summer is Neymar to Man United.

So, is Neymar going to Manchester United, and is a deal for the Brazilian even feasible? Here’s an attempt at making sense of the wild transfer rumour.

Neymar underwhelming time at Paris Saint-Germain is not a revelation for anybody. As the world’s costliest footballer, his time at the French club has been plagued by injuries, bursts of good form, followed by disappearing acts.

The nadir was reached when PSG fans, frustrated by the performance of the Brazilian, ended up at his home and demanded he leave the club.

President Nasser Al-Khelaifi’s “No more bling-bling” comments haven’t helped, as Neymar is widely seen as the symbol of PSG’s era where they only chased superstar names instead of focusing on squad building.

His contract at the club expires in 2025, and he reportedly has a player option to extend it by another year. By the end of the contract, he will have turned 34. Naturally, reports have been that the club is trying to offload him.

In an already creaking body, his contract has the potential to become an albatross for any club he signs with.

However, when available, he remains one of the most devastating attacking forces in world football. 18 goals and 17 assists in 29 games across all competitions last season speak of a player who is still unplayable on his day.

At PSG, he has mainly played as the left-winger who looks to cut inside onto his stronger right foot and create chances. His finishing is still second to none