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Barcelona new boy Neymar says it would be dream to team up with Man United's Wayne Rooney
BARCELONA new boy Neymar has lavished praise on Wayne Rooney and has admitted it would be a dream to join forces with him.
Rooney, who is thought to have held secret talks with David Moyes to discuss his Old Trafford future, has been tipped with a summer move and has been chased by domestic rivals Arsenal and Chelsea.
Moyes, who officially started in his new role as United manager today, has a big in-tray with Rooney at the top of his agenda.
The 27-year-old, who is the club's top earner on more than £200,000 a week, has informed Moyes that he is wishing to replicate his current big-money terms should he sign a new deal.
But Neymar has tried to sway Rooney by suggesting that he would help 'improve Barcelona' were he to join.
"I have met Wayne on a few occasions and he seems a good guy but importantly, he is one of the players I admire most in the world," Neymar said.
"Wayne is one of the most gifted and technical players in the world.
"Of course he would improve Barcelona. He would improve any club in Europe. And on a personal level, it would be a dream to play with him."
Neymar scored Brazil's final goal in their 3-0 win over Spain in last night's Confederations Cup final.