NEYMAR has taken to social media to all but confirm he will stay at Barcelona.
Neymar looks poised to stay at Barcelona
Manchester United had been credited with a serious interest in the Brazilian superstar, with recent reports indicating Jose Mourinho would be planning an all-out offensive to land the striker.
The Red Devils were thought to be prepared to pay Neymar as much as £13.5million a yearto bring him to Old Trafford.
However, Spanish paper AS claimed Barca had raised their contract offer in an effort to satisfy Neymar's demands
And Neymar himself took to Twitter last night to update fans to suggest there had been a significant breakthrough in negotiations.
He wrote: “Very happy to continue living that dream! VISCA VISCA CATALUNYA BARÇA y.”
Despite United’s frustration, Zlatan Ibrahimovic will become Mourinho’s second signing this summer.
Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s £34million move from Borussia Dortmund is expected to be completed in the next few days.
Neymar, who joined Barcelona three years ago from Santos for £48.6m, hit 31 goals in all competitions for the Spanish giants as they lifted the La Liga and Copa del Rey titles.