Neymar has admitted receiving an approach from Manchester United this summer. "We had conversations, but there was nothing concrete. I heard rumours about offers, but none made it to me", the striker told ESPN Brasil.

In the same interview, the Barça star outlined his goals, which include making the Ballon d'Or shortlist: "I want to keep progressing season after season so that I'm at least among the three finalists for the Ballon d'Or. Hopefully that will happen this year".

Asked about his expectations for this season, Neymar stated that he is hoping for a "dream" year. "I want to deliver consistently alongside my teammates and keep winning trophies", he went on.

On the subject of having to vie with Leo Messi for free-kick duties, the former Santos forward remarked that, "People know he's the main man and I'll be ready to take over when he leaves. He's a great free-kick taker who has scored lots of them".