Barcelona is reportedly exploring the possibility of re-signing Brazilian star Neymar from Al Hilal, according to the Spanish newspaper Sport. This potential transfer is being viewed as a backup plan, should the club be unable to secure their primary target, Erling Haaland, from Manchester City.
Haaland remains Barcelona’s top priority for the summer of 2025, but the prospect of bringing Neymar back to Camp Nou adds an intriguing dimension to their transfer strategy. The 32-year-old forward is set to become a free agent next summer when his contract with Al Hilal expires, allowing him the freedom to choose his next club without any transfer fees.
A return to Barcelona could provide Neymar with the ideal platform to maintain his fitness levels ahead of Brazil’s 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign. ESPN reported that Neymar is currently preparing to return to the pitch after a year-long recovery from a ruptured cruciate ligament injury.
Meanwhile, Manchester United is working to secure the future of defender Harry Maguire. According to Football Insider, the club is poised to offer the 31-year-old center-back a one-year extension to his existing contract. Maguire, who made a high-profile move to United from Leicester City for £80 million in 2018, has seen his playing time decrease in recent seasons.
The England international nearly transferred to West Ham for £30 million last summer, but the deal fell through. With his contract set to expire at the end of the season, United aims to trigger an extension to prevent losing him on a free transfer.
