Transfer Talk: Manchester United join Chelsea in race for PSG’s Neymar

Transfer Talk: Manchester United join Chelsea in race for PSG's Neymar

The transfer window may be closed around Europe, but teams are looking ahead to the summer and there’s plenty of gossip swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals!

TOP STORY: Man Utd join Chelsea in eyeing Neymar

Manchester United are joining Chelsea in keeping an eye on Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar, as has been reported by Foot Mercato.

The 31-year-old is out for the season following an ankle injury in a 4-3 win against Lille in February, which has fueled rumours that his time in Paris may soon be over.

Chelsea looked into the possibility of a move last summer that didn’t come to fruition, and have continued to be linked with the Brazilian in recent months. Sources told ESPN that Chelsea’s new ownership met with PSG officials in Febuary to discuss Neymar’s future.

There was previously a clause activated that keeps Neymar with PSG until 2027, although Les Parisiens are now hoping that he will depart long before that point. Neymar’s salary is one of the reasons PSG want to see him leave, but that same factor also prevents many other clubs from signing him.

One club that could do so is Manchester United, who have reportedly been keeping an eye on him since the beginning of the year.

If they were to make a move, United would need to convince Neymar that Manchester is his best option as he doesn’t want to leave Paris, then make an offer that satisfies PSG.

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