Chelsea leading transfer race to sign Neymar ahead of Manchester United and Barcelona – Reports
Chelsea leading transfer race to sign Neymar from PSG ahead of Manchester United and Barcelona according to reports.
Thomas Tuchel is interested in signing a PSG winger, Neymar this summer transfer as he continues Chelsea’s rebuild.
Neymar has been a target from his former club, Barcelona and Manchester United.
However, According to Sky Bet (as per Daily Star), Chelsea are leading transfer race to sign the 30-year-old forward.
PSG have reportedly grown frustrated with Neymar’s off-field antics and inconsistent performances.
The Brazilian scored 100 goals and provide 60 assists in 144 appearances for the Ligue 1 club since he joined them in 2017 for a world-record fee of €222 million.
Despite his impressive record, there is a feeling that he has failed to reach his potential.
In addition, his relationship with the fans seemingly hit a boiling point after PSG’s disappointing elimination from the Champions League at the round of 16 stages.
Neymar was heavily jeered by his home fans.
PSG are expected to undergo a massive transformation this summer under new sporting director Luis Campos.
The club could also look to cash in on Neymar.
Chelsea will be eager to sign a top-quality forward this summer after parting ways with Romelu Lukaku to Inter Milan.
They are believed to be ahead of Barcelona and Manchester United in the race to sign Neymar.
The Blues are in need of attacking reinforcements as their lack of goals and creativity in the attack was one of the main reasons for their downfall last season.
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