Recent reports suggest that Brazilian superstar Neymar could be on his way out of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), with Premier League clubs Manchester United and Chelsea reportedly “being alerted” to the possibility of signing him.
The 31-year-old forward is currently under contract at PSG until 2027, but the French giants are said to be open to his possible departure, and sources claim that intermediaries have already spoken to several Premier League sides about a potential deal.
PSG, who are currently five points clear at the top of the Ligue 1 table, are on their worst run in 12 years, having suffered three straight defeats in all competitions, including a 1-0 home loss to Bayern Munich in the first leg of their last-16 Champions League clash. Neymar, who was recently criticized for enjoying a McDonald’s and hitting a casino after the midweek loss, was involved in a dressing-room row with chief Luis Campos after being beaten 3-1 at Monaco, and that result came after the 2-1 setback at Marseille in the last-16 of the French Cup.
According to a report from 90 Mins, PSG could offload Neymar at the end of the season, and the Brazilian has reportedly expressed an interest in playing in the Premier League. The report suggests that intermediaries have already spoken to Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, and Newcastle to inform them of Neymar’s interest in playing in the Premier League. Neymar’s name is also said to have been mentioned during a recent meeting between Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly and PSG counterpart Nasser Al-Khelaifi.
Neymar, who is currently the world’s most expensive footballer, has scored 17 goals and produced 16 assists in his 28 appearances this season. If he were to leave PSG, it would mark the end of a five and a half year spell in which he has won four Ligue 1 titles and reached the Champions League final with the club.
For Manchester United and Chelsea, signing Neymar would represent a major coup, as the Brazilian is widely regarded as one of the best players in the world. Both clubs have been linked with a number of high-profile attacking players in recent months, and Neymar would undoubtedly be one of the biggest signings of any of these clubs in recent times.
However, it remains to be seen whether PSG would be willing to let Neymar go, and if they were, it is likely that they would demand a substantial transfer fee. Additionally, Neymar’s reported salary of £600,000 a week could be a stumbling block for any potential suitors, as few clubs are likely to be able to match that figure.
Nonetheless, the prospect of seeing Neymar ply his trade in the Premier League is an exciting one for fans of the competition, and it will be interesting to see how the situation develops over the coming months. Regardless of whether he ends up at Old Trafford or Stamford Bridge, it is clear that Neymar remains one of the most sought-after players in world football, and his talent and ability are sure to attract plenty of interest from top clubs around the globe.