Manchester United transfer news: Jose Mourinho calls Neymar to tempt him to join Manchester United

JOSE Mourinho has worked with some of the biggest names in world football.

But the Manchester United boss is trying to entice arguably one of the best - Barcelona star Neymar - to Old Trafford.

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Spanish newspaper  is reporting that the United boss has been CALLING the Brazilian for weeks, trying to persuade him to come to Old Trafford.

SPORT reports that Mourinho has been trying to convince Neymar that a move to England could benefit and develop his career.

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The Brazilian has been linked with moves to the Premier League in the past to United and noisy neighbours Manchester City.

The forward has struggled in front of goal, scoring just six times in 19 La Liga games for Barcelona.

And after Sun Football reported that Neymar is to stand trial over alleged corruption and fraud charges in Spain, a move to England could appeal.

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Mourinho will be intent on spicing up his forward line with Wayne Rooney's time at Old Trafford looking like it may come to and end in May.

Neymar may already be acclimatising to life in London - the Brazil talisman was spotted with Mercedes F1 star Lewis Hamilton earlier in the week.

With that in mind, an Mourinho and Neymar match-up may not be too far fetched...