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Neymar’s interest in a move to the Premier League is gaining momentum, with Manchester City, Manchester United and Liverpool among the teams alerted about his potential availability.
The 31-year-old star had reportedly come up in a recent conversation between Chelsea owner Todd Boehly and Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi, and with a deal not being ruled out, Neymar’s team have contacted more of England’s top sides.
Neymar is tied for the Ligue 1 assist lead with 10, while he has 12 goals in 19 appearances.
Now in his sixth season in France since arriving for a world-record €222million fee, and on the brink of another disappointing Champions League exit, Brazil’s joint all-time leading scorer is eyeing a new challenge.
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According to 90min, Neymar’s “intermediaries are believed to have spoken with Chelsea, Liverpool, City, United, and Newcastle United” – informing the clubs of his desire for a Premier League transfer.
The report claims Paris Saint-Germain are not desperate to part ways with Neymar, but would be open to facilitating a deal.
Chelsea owner Boehly is believed to be “intrigued” about the potential for such a high-profile signing, although it remains to be seen who else would be willing to meet what is expected to be an enormous contract demand.
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– ESPN is reporting Liverpool, City and United are closely monitoring Mason Mount, who only has one more season on his current Chelsea contract, and is hesitant about signing the kind of long-term deals Chelsea have been handing out.
– Newcastle, Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain and City all want 22-year-old Napoli winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, but the Serie A leaders have no interest in selling, and are in the process of rewarding the Georgian with a big new contract, per 90min.
– According to Tuttosport, Real Madrid, Barcelona, City and Chelsea are keeping an eye on 17-year-old Velez prospect Gianluca Prestianni, who is the third-youngest debutant in the history of Argentina’s top flight behind Diego Maradona and Sergio Aguero.
– Calciomercato is reporting Bayern Munich will continue their pursuit of Tottenham striker Harry Kane, but are unwilling to meet their £100m (€112m) valuation.
– Arsenal have sent scouts to watch 17-year-old Athletico Paranaense forward Vitor Roque, who is reportedly valued at over £50m, per CaughtOffside.
