Chelsea Football Club is reportedly contemplating the possibility of making a formal approach for Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar. The Blues, who recently appointed Mauricio Pochettino as their manager, are in the process of rebuilding after finishing a disappointing 12th in the Premier League during the 2022-23 season.
To comply with Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations, Chelsea is planning to offload several players before June 30 to balance their books. However, this hasn’t deterred them from identifying potential targets. While Chelsea lost out to PSG in the race to sign Sporting Lisbon midfielder Manuel Ugarte, they are still looking to make changes to their forward line, with Neymar being a key target.
Le10Sport reports that Chelsea remains interested in Neymar and is willing to engage in negotiations for a potential transfer. While previous rumors linked the Brazilian forward with Manchester United, who can offer Champions League football, it appears that Chelsea has initiated recent contact with PSG officials to explore the possibility of signing the Brazilian forward.
Neymar’s 2022-23 season was mixed due to a season-ending ankle injury that required surgery, causing him to be sidelined since mid-February. Nonetheless, the 31-year-old contributed 15 goals and 13 assists in Ligue 1 and the Champions League, making a positive impact for Brazil at the World Cup before their quarter-final exit.
Reports suggest that PSG is open to the idea of selling Neymar this summer to improve their own FFP situation. The potential transfer fee remains uncertain, with PSG likely needing to find a compromise considering his age, injury history, and wage demands.
Although the Brazilian has spent six years at Parc des Princes, he has made only 173 appearances due to various injuries. Nevertheless, he has been highly productive, scoring 118 goals and providing 77 assists.
As Chelsea aims to revamp their squad, a move for Neymar could significantly strengthen their attacking options. The transfer saga surrounding Neymar’s future is expected to unfold in the coming weeks, with both Chelsea and Manchester United vying for his signature.
