Barcelona star Neymar has confirmed he is aware of Manchester City’s interest in signing him. When asked if knew about the transfer speculation he said “Yes, yes” to Spanish media.
Don’t get too excited though Manchester City fans…The Brazilian is in contract extension talks with his current employers.
Neymar’s current five-year contract, signed when he joined from Santos for £49m in 2013, runs out in 2018 and Barcelona are keen to renew it and increase his £140m release clause.
His father and manager Neymar Santos Sr said last month:
“We’ve begun contract renewal talks, but there are outstanding issues that concern us, and which need to be resolved.”