Report: Manchester United in talks with Neymar

Manchester United have opened contract talks with Barcelona striker Neymar, according to reports.

The Brazil international, who has been out of action for the last two weeks with the mumps virus, joined the La Liga champions from Santos in 2013.

The Sun claims that the club's chief executive, Ed Woodward, held talks with the Spanish side over a potential swoop for Neymar during a recent trip to Catalonia.

United have also been linked with Neymar's now-former teammate Pedro, but the winger signed for Chelsea instead.