Manchester City are set to be disappointed in their bid to sign Neymar from Santos, with Real Madrid close to a deal.
According to reports in the Daily Mail, the La Liga giants are close to sealing a £ 48 million transfer for the Brazilian in January, despite the best efforts of City manager Roberto Mancini, who urged his club to do everything possible to lure the 19-year-old star to the Etihad Stadium.
City have better strikers on there bench.
city want every player on this planet.. n real too.