Man United in 'talks' to complete Chelsea transfer hijack for dream Todd Boehly signing
It appears that Todd Boehly, the co-owner of Chelsea, will be denied his dream of bringing in a footballing superstar as Manchester United is set to block Neymar's potential transfer to the London club. Recent reports suggest that Neymar is increasingly likely to leave Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season, and he is reportedly in talks to secure a move this summer.
Since taking over Chelsea last May, Boehly has been eager to bring in a high-profile superstar, with Neymar, Lionel Messi, and Cristiano Ronaldo featuring prominently on his wish list. However, despite the uncertainty surrounding the futures of all three players in recent transfer windows, Chelsea has not made significant progress in signing any of them. There may be an increased chance this summer, especially with former PSG manager Mauricio Pochettino expected to take charge at Stamford Bridge, potentially facilitating a move for Messi or Neymar.
While Messi seems poised to make a sensational return to Barcelona, it is now Manchester United who could beat Chelsea to the signing of Neymar. L'Equipe reports that Manchester United has entered talks to acquire the 31-year-old Brazilian forward, and several other English clubs have also expressed interest in him. It is suggested that Erik ten Hag's side would prefer a loan deal for Neymar, but Paris Saint-Germain would prefer a permanent departure this summer. Neymar still has two years left on his contract with the French club.
Chelsea's hesitation in the race to sign Neymar stems from their failure to secure a spot in the UEFA Champions League for next season. They believe that this lack of Champions League football could impact Neymar's decision. Despite dealing with injuries that limited his playing time this season, Neymar has managed to contribute significantly with 18 goals and 17 assists in 29 appearances across all competitions, averaging over one goal contribution per game.
In conclusion, Todd Boehly's hopes of bringing Neymar or other superstar players to Chelsea may be dashed as Manchester United emerges as a potential destination for the Brazilian forward. While Neymar's future remains uncertain, the fact that Chelsea has not secured Champions League football for next season could hamper their chances of securing his signature.
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