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Neymar has named a shock club Manchester United may have to compete with to land him
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Neymar reveals shock club which could compete with Manchester United for his signature in the future

Barcelona superstar signed a new five-year deal in October but is refusing to rule out a switch later down the line

NEYMAR has revealed the shock club which could compete with Manchester United for his signature.

The Barcelona star has been on Old Trafford chiefs' radar for the past few seasons.

 Neymar has named a shock club Man United may have to compete with to land him
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Neymar has named a shock club Man United may have to compete with to land himCredit: Splash News
 Jose Mourinho has already declared any move for Neymar as 'impossible'
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Jose Mourinho has already declared any move for Neymar as 'impossible'Credit: Reuters

Jose Mourinho admits any move for Neymar, who signed a five-year contract at Barca in October, would be like "trying to break into a safe".

But the Brazil international, 25, has refused to rule out a Nou Camp exit in the future.

Speaking after showcasing his skills in a five-a-side tournament, Neymar said: "Who knows what will happen tomorrow?

"I'm very happy for now, very well adjusted. But anything can happen, who knows."

When asked whether a move to long-term admirers United could be on the cards, he joked: "Yes . . . or Eibar!"

La Liga club Eibar finished 36 points behind Barcelona in tenth last season, and play in front of a tiny crowd of 7,000 fans at the Impurua Municipal Stadium.

 Neymar leaves two Eibar players for dead at their home Ipurua Municipal Stadium
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Neymar leaves two Eibar players for dead at their home Ipurua Municipal StadiumCredit: Rex Features
 Barcelona star Neymar signed a five-year contract at the Nou Camp last October
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Barcelona star Neymar signed a five-year contract at the Nou Camp last OctoberCredit: Reuters

Their current record signing is striker Nano, who they signed from Tenerife for £2.8million last summer.

Mourinho has ruled out any bid for Neymar as "impossible".

He said: "It's speculation, I always try to be objective and pragmatic with clubs and to ask them what they can give me. To ask for Neymar is absurd.

 Neymar showcased his talents in a five-a-side tournament yesterday
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Neymar showcased his talents in a five-a-side tournament yesterdayCredit: Splash News
 Barcelona star Neymar did fuel speculation he could leave the Nou Camp one day
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Barcelona star Neymar did fuel speculation he could leave the Nou Camp one dayCredit: Splash News

“A club like Barcelona cannot and will not lose Neymar. Although Messi is still a young player with years ahead of him, he's almost 30, and Neymar will be the great player of Barcelona post-Messi.

"So much that I think it [trying to sign Neymar] is like trying to break into a safe, impossible.”


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