Barca approach Neymar’s representatives, Bonus for Lampard as he moves closer to Chelsea job

Neymar has a possibility of returning to Barcelona and Chelea offers Lampard bonus.

Neymar talks

Neymar’s representatives are set to meet with Barcelona officials on Tuesday as the club look to bring the Brazilian back to the Nou Camp, the Daily Mail reports. Neymar left for a world-record £200m when joining PSG from Barca two years ago, but now the player’s father and lawyer are set to meet Barca officials in Brazil to discuss a possible return. 

‘Zaha-haha’ 

A number of papers have picked up on the reports Arsenal have launched a £40m offer for Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha after the player’s brother and agent told Sky Sports News it is the Ivorian’s “dream” to play for the Gunners. The Sun claims Palace “laughed off” the five-year payment plan on offer from Arsenal, with Palace viewing Zaha at £80m. And right on cue, he was on target in Ivory Coast’s Africa Cup of Nations win over Namibia on Monday night. 

Bruno to Manchester? 

Manchester United have reached an agreement with Sporting Lisbon over midfielder Bruno Fernandes, the Sun reports. However, one stumbling block appears to be fee in question, with Sporting holding out for £54m after United tabled a bid of £31m. 

Bonus for Lampard 

With Frank Lampard to be appointed as Chelsea’s new manager ‘imminently’ – the Daily Mail reports – the Blues legend is set for a lucrative bonus should he secure a top-four spot for the club. Lampard is on the verge of leaving Derby for his dream role, and will sign a three-year contract worth £4m per year. Champions League qualification would push that towards £5m.