Chelsea’s long-held interest in Neymar is starting to develop with owner Todd Boehly discussing conditions for an off-season transfer.
Neymar is contracted with Paris Saint-Germain until 2025 but the French champions have reportedly transfer listed him.
The Brazilian forward is on a hefty wage, believed to be around €36 million per year.
Neymar has netted 12 goals in 19 Ligue 1 games this season, adding another five goals in nine appearances in other competitions.
TOP STORY – MEETING HELD AS CHELSEA’S NEYMAR INTEREST DEVELOPS
Le Parisien reports Chelsea owner Todd Boehly has met with PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi about a transfer for Neymar.
The report claims the meeting was held in Paris, discussing the conditions around a potential transfer in the next transfer window.
It is claimed that a fee of around €60 million (£53m) has been discussed, although Neymar’s significant wages may be a stumbling block to overcome.
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Inter defender Denzel Dumfries is set to be the subject of off-season bids from both Arsenal and Manchester United, claims Fichajes. The Premier League duo both see an opportunity to sign the Dutchman below market value.
Fabrizio Romano reports Barcelona have agreed to sign Mexican right-back Julian Araujo from MLS club LA Galaxy. The deal is worth €4 million, with a contract to be signed up until 2026.
Sport Bild claims Bayern Munich are monitoring the status of Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford, with consideration being put to a bid prior to the next transfer window. Arsenal are also keep tabs on Rashford’s situation, according to Football Insider.
Bild also reports Bayern are still keen on Tottenham forward Harry Kane but will not be drawn into a bidding war for his services, with Manchester United in the hunt too.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta wants the club to sign Real Sociedad’s 24-year-old midfielder Martin Zubimendi, reports Sport.
Liverpool have held preliminary talks for Torino defender Perr Schuurs, claims Tuttosport.
