JAKARTA — The issue of superstar Neymar leaving Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) continues to surface. Chelsea is said to be the foremost team in getting the Brazilian star's signature.
The former Barcelona player's future made headlines this week. This is after PSG was said to be willing to open the door and let the 30-year-old leave the club.
Goal reports, recently the attitude and performance of the player is being monitored by the top brass of Les Parisiens. The report also says the relationship between Neymar and Kylian Mbappe, who wields a significant influence in the club's transfer policy, has cooled in recent years.
The relationship was strained as both Neymar and Lionel Messi were jeered off the pitch after their humiliating Champions League defeat against Real Madrid.
If the report is true, it is possible that Neymar will leave. His departure could be one of the hot topics ahead of the arrival of new manager Christophe Galtier.
According to the Sky Bet bookmaker quoted by The Sun, if Neymar were to leave, the Blues had the greatest chance to accommodate him. Sky put the London team's odds at 7/1.
The Blues have reportedly made the striker their top priority in the transfer market after releasing Romelu Lukaku to Inter Milan on a season-long loan.
Lukaku's departure leaves manager Thomas Tuchel with 20-year-old Armando Broja and Timo Werner as his striker options. For that, the arrival of Neymar is considered appropriate.
With that opportunity, the Blues beat Barcelona in a bid to land Neymar. Both Barcelona, Newcastle, and Real Madrid both have a chance of 14/1.
Meanwhile, Manchester City and Manchester United followed the three names with a 16/1 chance. Following the German giants Bayern Munich who only got a 20/1 chance and Liverpool 22/1.
However, Neymar is still 'hesitating' to leave. The reason is, his contract which is worth 606 pounds (Rp 11 billion) per week runs until June 2025.
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