Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly has reportedly met directly with Neymar's representatives over a potential blockbuster transfer.
Earlier this week, it was reported that the US billionaire held talks with Paris-Saint Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi ahead of the French giants' UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg tie with Bayern Munich. It's said that Neymar's future was on the agenda as the Brazilian's future at the Parc des Princes remains uncertain.
Now, according to Foot Mercato, Boehly has taken a step toward the possibility of securing the 31-year-old's services for the 2023/24 season by holding talks with his agents. The report claims that Boehly has taken Neymar's situation 'into his own hands' following further fall-out in Paris.
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After PSG suffered a 1-0 defeat to Bayern on Tuesday, Neymar was seen showing up to a poker tournament and visiting a fast food restaurant hours after Kylian Mbappe urged his teammates to 'eat well and sleep well'.
Boehly is understood to be a 'big fan of the player' and was keen to 'expose the project' he is in the process of implementing in England. The report offers even more optimism that a deal could be struck by suggesting PSG are aiming to move Neymar on.
Neymar's wages are expected to be a key factor in whether a deal for the former Barcelona superstar can be agreed, but the Blues are 'working' on a deal nonetheless.
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