Manchester United opted against a big-money move for Neymar this summer due to fears over a lack of dedication and his father's 'money-obsessed' personality.
The Brazilian was desperate for a move away from Paris Saint-Germain throughout the summer and was regularly linked with Real Madrid and Barcelona as he looked for a return to Spain.
United are among the few clubs who boast the financial power to complete a deal for the winger but it seems the Premier League giants were put off by his character and his father's demands.
Manchester United opted against a move for Neymar due to fears over his personality
Ed Woodward believes there should be a Ballon d'Or contender at United at any given time
There was also huge concern within Old Trafford over his father's (left) 'obsession' with money
The Athletic's Daniel Taylor writes that Neymar was on United's radar because he is a 'genuine, category-A superstar' and executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward believes 'the club should have at least one Ballon d’Or contender in their squad' at any given time.
However, there were some in the club who were worried over his party lifestyle and lack of dedication to his game off the field.
Taylor writes: 'At Old Trafford, however, they tell a joke that offers an insight into the club’s thinking. “If you have one Brazilian, you have one Brazilian,” it goes. “If you have two Brazilians, you have two Brazilians. And if you have three, you have a samba party.”
'In Neymar’s case, United think it would be him pouring the caipirinhas.'
It is no secret that the forward enjoys a lavish lifestyle. He is regularly seen out and about at various high-profile events with his celebrity friends.
Neymar's Instagram feed is full of snaps at nightclubs with the likes of Lewis Hamilton and musicians Rihanna and Drake. He also takes in events with current team-mates, like Kylian Mbappe, as well as former colleagues.
His party lifestyle is also causing trouble at other clubs, with Barcelona midfielder Arthur Melo in trouble with the Spanish giants after he enjoyed a night out with Neymar last month.
Neymar sits between his father and friend Jo Amancio during a PSG match in August 2017
Neymar poses for a picture with Canadian rap superstar Drake in September 2018
Neymar shared an Instagram post with Arthur Melo and Leo Baptistao in Barcelona last month
The Brazil striker hobbled into one nightclub in Sao Paulo while using crutches due to an injury
Neymar operates in a-list celebrity circles and can be seen here with Lewis Hamilton in 2017
On the same night Neymar and the F1 world champion sat down for a drink with Rita Ora
Regularly snapped on nights out with famous faces, Neymar poses for a picture with Rihanna
Arthur also had to apologise last season after he was the only Barcelona player to attend the former Blaugrana man's birthday party in Paris just 48 hours before the club's Copa del Rey clash against Real Madrid.
Doubts also arose about his father, Neymar Snr, who operates as his son's agent and handles all negotiations with regards to transfers. He is considered to be 'money-obsessed' by United officials, according to the report.
It is also believed Neymar 'does not dedicate himself in the way of (Lionel) Messi or (Cristiano) Ronaldo' and it was those details that led to United not making an offer.
His injury history probably counted against him too and Neymar suffered his latest setback while on international duty with Brazil last week.
Neymar will now miss PSG's two Champions League clashes against Club Brugge but should be back in time to face Real Madrid.
The forward missed this year's Copa America because of a right ankle injury. He only returned to action two months later.
The Brazilian also injured his right foot in January whilst playing for PSG. The problem was in his fifth metatarsal that kept him off the pitch for almost three months.
Neymar also injured his right foot months before the World Cup in Russia in 2018.
2019-10-16 07:39:59Z
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