MX23RW : Wednesday, May 29 09:09:48| >> :60:2378:2378:

Neymar confirms Manchester City interest

Barcelona forward Neymar admits that he has been contacted by Manchester City over a potential transfer to the Premier League.

Neymar has confirmed that he has been contacted by Manchester City about a possible move to the Premier League.

The 23-year-old forward has been with Spanish champions Barcelona since 2013 and has a reported release clause of around £140m, a figure which is unlikely to faze the deep-pocketed Citizens.

Speaking to Spanish publication AS at Barcelona's El Prat airport on Sunday morning, Neymar replied "yes, yes" when asked if the City rumours were true.

Asked if he is considering a switch to England, he added: "You never know, life is long."

However, the Brazilian went on to confirm that negotiations are ongoing with Barcelona over a new contract and that he was "optimistic" terms could be agreed.

Neymar has scored 45 times in 72 league appearances for Luis Enrique's side.

ID:262977: cacheID:262977:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:1767:
Restore Data
Share this article now:
A general view of the stadium prior to kickoff during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 match between FC Barcelona and Manchester City at Camp Nou on March 12, 2014
Read Next:
Report: Gumbau to join Malaga on loan
>
Read more about Neymar Luis Enrique Football
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
CManchester CityMan City38287396346291
2Arsenal38285591296289
3Liverpool382410486414582
4Aston Villa382081076611568
5Tottenham HotspurSpurs382061274611366
6Chelsea381891177631463
7Newcastle UnitedNewcastle381861485622360
8Manchester UnitedMan Utd38186145758-160
9West Ham UnitedWest Ham381410146074-1452
10Crystal Palace381310155758-149
11Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton381212145562-748
12Bournemouth38139165467-1348
13Fulham38138175561-647
14Wolverhampton WanderersWolves38137185065-1546
15Everton38139164051-1140
16Brentford38109195665-939
17Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest3899204967-1832
RLuton TownLuton3868245285-3326
RBurnley3859244178-3724
RSheffield UnitedSheff Utd38372835104-6916


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!