Those Neymar to Manchester United rumours are back

Manchester United's hopes of signing Neymar have been reignited by a contract hold-up with the Brazilian's club Barcelona, according to reports from Europe.

French outlet Le 10 Sport claim the Old Trafford club will meet the 23-year-old's release clause, thought to be £140m (€189m) with a genuine hope of convincing the player to leave Spain.

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It is not the first time that United have been linked with the player, who cost Barça an estimated €57m from Santos in 2013. The former Santos frontman has scored 14 league goals this season, with team-mate Luis Suarez the only player with more in La Liga.

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Those Neymar to Manchester United rumours are back

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Manchester United's hopes of signing Neymar have been reignited by a contract hold-up with the Brazilian's club Barcelona, according to reports from Europe.

Manchester United's hopes of signing Neymar have been reignited by a contract hold-up with the Brazilian's club Barcelona, according to reports from Europe.

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