Chelsea are reportedly keen on signing 31-year-old Paris Saint-Germain attacker Neymar, who will cost €50-70 million this summer.
According to a report by Le Parisien via Sport Witness, Chelsea have sounded out a move for Neymar. And the Brazilian international is thought to be valued at around €50-70 million by Paris Saint Germain.
The 31-year-old has been a key player for PSG, and he is expected to move on this summer. The opportunity to showcase his qualities in the Premier League could be an exciting option for him. Neymar has already proven himself in Spain and France.
He could be keen on joining Chelsea if there is a concrete offer on the table. Chelsea need to improve the squad in order to compete with Manchester City once again, and someone like Neymar would improve them immensely. And the West Londoners have been closely monitoring his situation at Parc des Princes.
The 31-year-old scored 18 goals last season while picking up 17 assists along the way. He could transform Chelsea in the final third. The Brazilian international is versatile enough to operate as a central attacking midfielder, a winger, as well as a forward.
Injuries permitting, Neymar is at the peak of his powers, and it is fair to assume that he could hit the ground running at Stamford Bridge. He has worked with Mauricio Pochettino during their time together at the French club, and the thought of a reunion could be tempting.
Chelsea certainly have the financial resources to get the deal done. So it will be interesting to see how the situation develops over the next few weeks. Chelsea have been quite active in the transfer market under the new owners, and they will be hoping to improve the squad further before the summer transfer window closes.
The Blues struggled to score goals consistently last season. So improving their attack should be a top priority. Chelsea finished 12th in the league table last season, and they will hope to bounce back strongly and return to the Champions League.
Neymar has the physical and technical attributes to succeed in the Premier League and it will be interesting to see if he’s ready to take up a new adventure at this stage of his career. And at €50-70 million, he seems like a worthwhile investment.