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title: "Man United given tremendous boost in chase of world superstar"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/man-united-given-tremendous-boost-in-chase-of-world-superstar/"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Josh Challies"
section: "La Liga News"
published: "2015-12-02T19:08:17Z"
modified: "2015-12-02T19:08:17Z"
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# Man United given tremendous boost in chase of world superstar

![Neymar](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Neymar1-500x318.jpg)Manchester United fans playing pool in the Transfer Tavern can’t quite believe what they’re hearing, as the chances of the Red Devils securing a massive addition next year have been bolstered tremendously.

[*The Daily Mail* states that Barcelona are in immense transfer difficulty that could mean they have to offload either Lionel Messi or Neymar](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-3341438/Barcelona-risk-losing-Lionel-Messi-Neymar-Premier-League-financial-restrictions.html), the latter of which is an ambitious target for Louis Van Gaal’s side.

Sensationally, [Barcelona didn’t even make a profit from their Champions League success last year and their wage bill stands at a staggering 74% of their overall revenue.](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-3341438/Barcelona-risk-losing-Lionel-Messi-Neymar-Premier-League-financial-restrictions.html)

If the Catalan giants do not turn this around then an exit for one of their high-earners is likely and the club face a huge decision as to which superstar they should allow to leave.

Both Messi and Neymar would attract global interest and command a huge transfer fee, whilst Barcelona would not want to lose their Argentine club legend but would have a similar stance concerning Ballon D’Or finalist Neymar.

United fans in the bar still believe that such a transfer is heavily unlikely but see no harm in trying their luck, stating that Neymar’s arrival would make them Champions League contenders.

**Do Manchester United have any chance of luring Neymar to the Premier League? Let us know in the comments below!**