Manchester United have been attempting to sign a marquee player and someone who can set the club on fire for quite some time. Last summer they tried to sign Neymar from Barcelona for a staggering £140  million. That deal did not happen but United never gave up. If reports are to be believed United were preparing another bid this summer to lure the Brazilian to Old Trafford.

As per Goal.com the chances of that happening has reduced. The 24 year old Brazilian forward who moved from Santos to Barcelona has faced his share of legal drama and uncertainty in Spain but the reports say that the player has agreed to a three year deal with the Catalan club.

The new deal is said to make him the second highest earner among all the players. Only Lionel Messi will be earning more than him in Barcelona and the club sees him as a successor to Messi. This news seriously dents United’s hope of signing Neymar.