Most likely, it is a media stunt to get the transfer window heated up. However, if the French rumours that claim Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain are advanced in their negotiations to sign Neymar are even slightly accurate, the Red Devils should pause for a moment and shake their heads.
L'Equipe claims that United are clamping down on the Brazilian superstar. We are informed that PSG and the Red Devils have "started discussions," most likely by a source closer to Paris than Carrington.
After all, if United acquired Neymar, it would help PSG immensely. The club wants to take his pay off their books so they may at least appear to be moving away from the glitz, glamour, and sorrow. And as long as it is a one-way trip, the supporters are more than happy to contribute to the cost of a first-class ticket to get the 31-year-old out of the Parc des Princes.
However, acquiring Neymar still seems like a very Manchester United move. Even this United, where Erik ten Hag is turning corners both on and off the field. Who is holding these discussions while United is still in takeover limbo would seem to be the obvious issue. However, it's likely that there are still club officials who would consider Neymar's resume and want a piece of it.
Thankfully, there is now at least one adult in the room thanks to Ten Hag. Furthermore, the manager would undoubtedly turn down the offer of Neymar on a silver platter. for a great number of factors.
One could be seduced by anyone. Neymar is one of the very few players with absurdly high talent who could have upset Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo for the Ballon d'Or. The exact factors that should cause United to reject any attempt by PSG to keep the 31-year-old at Old Trafford, even on a loan basis, are the same ones that have prevented him from doing so.
Ten Hag has spent his first year frantically attempting to alter the club's culture, with much success. Of course, there is still work to be done, and it will continue this summer as he attempts to usher in some of the players who are still around from the time when profile mattered more than sweat.
When he entered the room, Paul Pogba was walking the opposite direction. He motioned for Ronaldo to follow him as soon as possible. Why on earth would he open it now for a gamer who already has a virus and an issue to deal with?
Any potential buyer should exercise caution after taking a brief look at his six years in Paris following his world-record relocation in 2017. Trophies are few in comparison to disputes, of which there have already been twelve with a further one awaiting engraving.
To name a few, he has been accused of punching spectators, insulting officials, agitating for transfers, partying and vacationing while at Covid, multiple dressing-room bust-ups, a fraud and corruption trial, late-night casino trips, reportedly showing up for training in poor condition, being booed numerous times for various reasons by his own fans, being dropped by Nike after he refused to cooperate in a good-faith investigation into a sexual assault allegation, and
The 31-year-old should be avoided due to Neymar's history of injuries. He will have missed 112 games due to injury and another 18 due to suspension by the conclusion of the season, according Transfermarkt.
40% of PSG's games over the course of six seasons have been missed by the £198 million acquisition.
The former Barcelona star has a comfortable job, so it's understandable that he would want to stay put. However, the most recent of several bad contract extensions will keep him in Paris until 2027, by which time Neymar will be 35 years old.
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