According to ESPN’s Mark Ogden, Manchester United is not actively pursuing a deal to sign Neymar from Paris Saint-Germain this summer.
Despite initial claims by French outlet L’Equipe, Ogden debunked the rumours, stating that United is not trying to sign the former Barcelona star under their current owners.
Sky Sports mentioned that intermediaries have approached United about a potential move, but it does not indicate active pursuit. Neymar’s future at PSG is uncertain as the club aims to move on from a period without desired success in the UEFA Champions League.
However, regardless of the ownership situation, the article argues that United should resist the temptation to sign Neymar due to the huge pressure associated with him, similar to players like Cristiano Ronaldo and Paul Pogba.
Additionally, adding the star attacker’s high salary to the wage bill could disrupt the team’s harmony, even if new Qatari owners come in.
The article also raises concerns about where Neymar would fit into the team, as United already has sufficient options on the left flank.
The author believes that signing the Brazilian would create a headache for manager Erik Ten Hag and suggests that the club should avoid a player who has consistently underperformed in European competitions.
United would be looking to sign fresh young players this summer and a new owner will be aiming to spend wisely rather than disrupting the financial books.
