Neymar's future to be resolved soon - Bartomeu
The official expressed confidence the sought-after Brazilian would pen a
new deal at Camp Nou soon, while confirming that the club could move
for a new striker in January
Neymar 's future at Barcelona will all be sorted out soon, club president Josep Maria Bartomeu has confirmed.
A new contract for the Manchester United target has long been on the agenda without any significant progress, with the Brazilian's haul of 16 goals in 18 games this season seeing him touted as the answer to the Red Devils' problems in attack.
But Bartomeu is confident that they will soon reach an agreement over a deal which the Ballon d'Or nominee deserves.
"I've been talking with his father in the last few days but what Barca have done is to move things forward and call Neymar, recognising that we pay him less than he deserves and offering to start speaking about updating his contract," the official added.
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The official also confirmed Luis Enrique has expressed his desire to reinforce their forward line in January given injuries suffered by star duo Lionel Messi and Neymar this season, with a move for Celta's Nolito touted.
And though the Catalans remain on course to defend their La Liga, Copa del Rey and Champions League titles this season, Bartomeu opened the door to a new name in attack during the winter transfer window, although any deal would initially be on loan.
"The coach and the technical staff want a striker. If he comes it will be a loan deal with a right to buy," he told Sport.
Barcelona's transfer ban – imposed following irregularities in the signings of youngsters – will also expire next January, meaning Arda Turan and Aleix Vidal will at last be clear to make their club debuts.
And having the chance to see the impact the duo will have excites Bartomeu, who stated: "We'll also have Arda Turan and Vidal coming in, who are two great>
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