CHELSEA have opened talks to sign Neymar after he handed in a transfer request at PSG, according to reports.
The superstar has attracted interest from several clubs this summer.
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Now Chelsea have been in talks with PSG over a transfer all summer, according to RMC Sport.
It comes after Neymar informed PSG of his desire to leave the club this summer.
The Blues were understood to be waiting for the Brazilian to hand in a transfer request, and they could work quickly to complete a deal.
And now Barcelona have reportedly ended their interest the path could be clear for Neymar to move to Stamford Bridge.
Neymar reportedly wanted to rejoin Barca but he could be open to a Premier League switch.
Chelsea were linked with a move for Neymar in 2022, but instead opted to focus on other targets.
It is thought that PSG would be looking to make £59million from a potential sale of the Brazilian international.
The French giants are believed to be open to a sale to rid Neymar’s £22m annual salary off their wage bill.
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Manchester United were also rumoured to be interested in Neymar but Erik ten Hag remains focused on signing a midfielder, with Sofyan Amrabat targeted.
Likewise Arsenal have been tipped to sign the 31-year-old but have splashed out on other signings.
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