Neymar

[RX8 40]

What the Big Deal to talk to him... I´m sure Chelsea only tell him "Hey... We like your game.... and We are still here.. how are U".... That´s all... Or maybe there was someone at the Game to Talk to Ramires and Neymar was with him ....

This is nothing Like Kakutas case...

And U know what that what big Teams do when they One Someone... like Neymar we push hard.... So deal With it Santos... Sell him before Neymar himself ask U to do it

[Simon West 0]

Well there is nothing in Brazil (ESPN, Papers or the Santos website/fan sites) suggesting that Santos will do anything, just looks like another Daily Fail attempt to wind up Chelsea fans, he and his dad seem intent on the move.

[neel 257]

I dont think FIFA has any rule against "talking" to a contracted player. It is an offense in English FA only. However, if Chelsea is really interested then they should prevent this type of incident ,which might bring a bad blood between two clubs and eventually impedes any kind of negotiation.

[Kostas 1,468]

At least there are signs that we're still interested.

[neel 257]

At least there are signs that we're still interested.

Absolutely. Getting Neymar would be something and I don't think Chelsea wont come up with a better deal

[jjd06e 37]

http://www.telegraph...or-Chelsea.html

Brazilian striker Neymar close to signing for Chelsea

Chelsea are closing in on the signing of the exciting Brazilian striker Neymar for between £20 million and £25 million.

The Premier League champions' chief scout, Michael Emenalo who has emerged as an increasingly important figure in identifying transfer targets in recent months was in New Jersey to watch the 18 year-old star for his country in their 2-0 victory over the United States.

Emanelo was accompanied by agent Pini Zahavi who has been brokering a deal with Neymar's club Santos who turned down an offer from Chelsea for the player earlier this summer thought to be around £17 million and insisted that they would only agree to the transfer if his buy-out clause of £29.6 million was triggered.

Chelsea will still not bid that high for Neymar but there is a growing sense from those close to the negotiations that because the club are now willing to bid closer to that figure they can finally secure the deal.

Neymar was also linked with a move to West Ham United, who had a £12 million bid rejected, but the club has backed off because of Chelsea's interest.

Despite his undoubted talent he scored against the US and there was a strong lobby for his inclusion in the World Cup squad as he overshadowed Robinho in the run-up to the tournament there is a concern as to whether he will be able to deal with the physical demands of the Premier League.

However, Chelsea have been tracking Neymar for two years and are keen to add him to their squad along with another Brazilian, Ramires, who also played for his country at the Meadowlands Stadium earlier this week, and whose £18 million move from Benfica should be completed by Friday.

The midfielder has already agreed personal terms and undergone a medical and is due to arrive in London on Thursday for the paperwork to be completed. His arrival will put severe pressure on John Obi Mikel's first-team place especially as Michael Essien has returned to fitness.

A third Brazilian also remains a target for Chelsea who have long held an interest in the highly-rated defender David Luiz. The 23-year-old was also in the Brazil squad selected by the country's new coach, Mano Menezes, and is available for around £30 million. That fee, although high, is not believed to be prohibitive to Chelsea although there is a reluctance at Benfica to sell Luiz, who has also been the subject of a bid from Manchester City, this summer.

If Chelsea acquire Neymar it will be a strong statement from owner Roman Abramovich that the club remain in the market for the world's best young talent. During the World Cup Abramovich let it be known that he was strongly interested in signing Fernando Torres, and was given encouragement from the Spain striker's camp that he may want to move on, before the player eventually committed himself to Liverpool following the appointment of new manager Roy Hodgson.

So far this summer Chelsea have only completed the signing of Yossi Benayoun, from Liverpool, for under £6 million but there has been a clear-out of older players and youngster Scott Sinclair as manager Carlo Ancelotti creates more room within his squad. A move for Stoke City goalkeeper Asmir Begovic has been rebuffed.

Joe Cole and Michael Ballack two high earners were released while two more of the club's better-paid players, Deco and Ricardo Carvalho, have also since departed with the latter's move to Real Madrid close to being completed. Chelsea also released Juliano Belletti while sources believe Ashley Cole's future is still to be fully resolved despite the club's insistence that he is not leaving.

Chelsea have registered an interest in the Werder Bremen midfielder Mesut Ozil as have Manchester United but he is not thought to be a priority right now.

[Swoopz 183]

Ive have never read such positive pointless reassurance in my life. It says nothing about us being in serious business with Santos, but at the same time sounds like Neymar is on the plane to Cobham.

[Manuf 1,448]

Oh Carlo, bringing magic to Stamford

[EskWeston 696]

VERY excited to see this resurfancing again, although not too suprised considering we did make 1 bid already. I would happily pay the £29m Santos are asking for, you get 1 chance to sign players like this and we have missed out a couple of times now (Robinho and Pato to name just 2) and this time it should be us to sign and bring through the next exciting Brazilian. If the deals for Neymar and Ramires go through we are looking in very very good shape for the new season.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Hmm.. Not the most concrete of evidence to suggest he'll sign for us, but it's good news none the less. I really hope we beat of competition to sign him. Our very own Ronaldo.

[EskWeston 696]

Quite a few reports of a deal being close to agreement, all parties met yesterday to discuss terms if we are to believe reports.................

[BlueLion. 21,491]

I bloody well hope so, for the first time since we signed Malouda I'm excited about a potential signing.

[EskWeston 696]

I bloody well hope so, for the first time since we signed Malouda I'm excited about a potential signing.

Trying not to get too excited about this one incase it doesn't, but it would be one hell of a signing for the club..........

[Kostas 1,468]

Don't hold your breath

[Krypt 241]

Im 50/50 about this one , Neymar is a fantastic talent no doubt but will he be able to stand in the physical league this is , but i still feel this deal is in its early stages and if it takes as long as the ramires deal we may not have time.

[ZanSnake 1,211]

PLEASE! PLEASE! PLEASE!

Some kick Carlo in the ass to get this kid!

[NoFear 23]

I can hardly hold my excitement !!! I swear I will stop watching Chelsea matches via streams and pay for Chelsea TV online if we get Neymar Now cmon, GET THIS DONE !!!

[DYC. 7,542]

BREAKING NEWS: Santos Striker Neymar Agrees To Move To Chelsea - Report

The Brazilian is on his way to London...

By Subhankar Mondal

Aug 12, 2010 2:06:00 PM

Santos starlet Neymar has agreed to join Premier League champions Chelsea in the coming days, according to latest reports.

One of Brazil's most important newspapers, Folha de Sao Paulo, claims that in a meeting held in New York the decision to allow the Brazilian international striker leave Santos for Chelsea was finalised.

It's been reported that the meeting was held in the presence of the player, his father, agent (Wagner Ribeiro), Santos president Luiz Alvaro de Oliveira Ribeiro, Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck and agent Pini Zahavi. Neymar agreed to sign for the Blues, who will pay Santos €25 million.

Neymar has been the target of Chelsea all summer and at one point it appeared that the move fallen through when Santos officially rejected a €20 million bid from the English giants. However, with Neymar having agreed to put pen to paper, it now appears that an official declaration will be made inside days.

http://www.goal.com/...rees-to-move-to

Let's hope this is true.