RIO DE JANEIRO, July 1 — Barcelona’s latest signing, Neymar, has said that Manchester United’s Wayne Rooney would be a perfect fit for the La Liga club, UK’s The Independent has reported.

Rooney (picture) has been the subject of much speculation about an exit from Old Trafford following his widely reported request to leave the club at the end of last season, which he has since denied.

He has subsequently been linked with moves to several top-flight clubs including Arsenal, Barcelona, Chelsea and Real Madrid.

The Brazil star was quoted by the newspaper as saying, “The style of football Barcelona play and the level of the players we have — we are the perfect club for the top players to join.

“I have met Wayne on a few occasions and he seems a good guy but importantly, he is one of the players I admire most in the world.

“Wayne is one of the most gifted and technical players in the world.”

He also added that it was a personal “dream” to play with Rooney and that he would improve Barcelona’s game as a whole.