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Jose Mourinho 'regularly calling Neymar' in bid to bring the Barcelona star to Manchester United this summer

Jose Mourinho has reportedly been calling Barcelona star Neymar regularly in an attempt to unsettle the Brazilian and bring him to Manchester United this summer.

The United boss has been trying to sell Neymar on the move by explaining how the transfer would benefit the forward's career and allow him to develop as a player.

And these phone calls between Mourinho and Neymar have been going on for weeks, according to Spanish newspaper SPORT.

Neymar has not had the most productive season so far u00a0- scoring 10 times in 30 appearances
Neymar has not had the most productive season so far - scoring 10 times in 30 appearances
The front cover of Spanish newspaper SPORT
The front cover of Spanish newspaper SPORT

Neymar has been linked with a move to Old Trafford in the past, particularly following last summer's legal troubles with the Spanish government over alleged tax evasion - he will now stand trial after losing an appeal.