Chelsea ‘in shock Neymar talks after Brazil star submitted bombshell transfer request to PSG’
CHELSEA are in talks to sign Neymar after he handed in a transfer request at PSG, according to reports.
The superstar has attracted interest from several clubs this summer.
The Blues have been in contact with Brazilian’s representatives over a transfer all summer, according to RMC Sport.
It comes after Neymar reportedly informed PSG of his desire to leave the club this summer.
Chelsea were understood to be waiting for the Brazilian to hand in a transfer request, so they could work quickly to complete a deal.
And now that scenario appears to have materialised, albeit just days before Chelsea’s opening Premier League clash with Liverpool.
Barcelona have reportedly ended their interest, meaning the path could be clear for Neymar to move to Stamford Bridge.
Neymar was said to have wanted a return Barca but RMC claim he could be open to a Premier League switch.
The West Londoners were linked with a move for Neymar in 2022, but instead opted to focus on other targets.
It is thought that PSG would be looking to make £59million from a potential sale of the Brazilian international.
The French giants are believed to be open to a sale to get Neymar’s £22m annual salary off their wage bill.
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However, the report from France says that the forward will insist on any new club paying every penny of that salary, which could provide a stumbling block to any move to England.
Manchester United were also rumoured to be interested in Neymar but Erik ten Hag remains focused on signing a holding midfielder, with Sofyan Amrabat targeted.
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