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Man City to use Robinho to trump Man Utd for Neymar

Submitted by tribalfootball.com on Mon, 01/25/2010 - 09:42

Using Robinho, Manchester City could trump Manchester United for one of Brazil's brightest young hopes.

Teenage midfielder Neymar has been scouted extensively by United over the last 18 months and revealed an offer from the Premiership giants before signing pro with Santos.

The Times says with Robinho set to join Santos on-loan, Pele's old club intend to offer City first refusal on two of their most promising youngsters, Neymar and Paulo Henrique Ganso, as part of the deal.

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