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Neymar admits Man Utd conversations

Xinhua, September 25, 2015 Adjust font size:

FC Barcelona striker, Neymar has dropped a sporting bombshell by confirming the news that he spoke to Manchester United over the summer.

The English press mentioned the story, but few took seriously the chance of the Brazilian ace abandoning Barca to play in the Premier League.

However, in an interview with the Brazilian version of sports network ESPN, Neymar confirmed that he did speak to the English club.

"There were some conversations, but nothing concrete came of it. There were a lot of rumors, but I didn't receive any offers," he said.

Although there were no offers, the very fact that one of Barca's star players spoke to another club, must be worrying for Barcelona President, Josep Maria Bartomeu and perhaps it is because of that the club has speeded up moves to offer Neymar a new and improved contract.

The Brazilian is currently in his third season with Barca after arriving in the summer of 2013 in a deal which has led to the club facing charges of tax avoidance, forced former President, Sandro Rosell to resign and will see him an Bartomeu face charges in court. Endit