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French journalists provides fresh update on Chelsea s pursuit of PSG superstar Neymar

By Matthew Guyett Modified 01 Sep 2022 Follow Us Comment Share The Brazilian has been linked with a move to Stamford Bridge ESPN journalist Julien Laurens believes it's too late for Chelsea to secure a deal with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) for forward Neymar. Reports broke that the Premier League giants were interested in finding a last-ditch transfer for the iconic Brazilian before the end of the transfer window. Chelsea owner Todd Boehly was willing to back Thomas Tuchel even further despite the Blues having already spent £242.18 million this summer. However, Laurens feels that a move for the former Barcelona attacker will prove too problematic given the amount of time left on his contract. He said: “Unless they already have a plan in place, which may be possible. I cannot see a deal like that. Quite complicated as well, considering the length of the contract still remaining for Neymar in Paris." Neymar has made scintillating start to the season, scoring nine goals and contributing six assists in six appearances. He has broken Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo's record for scoring and assisting in consecutive games having done so in 16 fixtures. Laurens alludes to the Brazilian's red-hot form at the start of the season as to why PSG would not want to part with the player: "Right now, if you’re PSG unless, again, you’ve got the perfect replacement for him, which I’m not sure they do, it’s hard to let him go because he’s been the best player so far this season. It’s pretty easy. There’s not even a debate. I think, so I can’t see it happening.” ESPN FC@ESPNFCNeymar in Ligue 1 this season:







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Chelsea want a high-profile signing but a move for PSG forward Neymar unlikely

It seems unlikely Neymar will arrive Chelsea are looking for attacking reinforcements and have agreed a deal to sign Barcelona striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. The former Arsenal frontman is set to join the Blues in a player-plus-cash deal with Marcos Alonso going in the opposite direction. However, Chelsea owner Boehly is renowned for big money signings having done so during his ownership of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Neymar fits the criteria of a high-profile signing and was perhaps the biggest names on the market earlier on in the summer. PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi failed to rule out the departure of the Brazilian, saying: "A possible departure of Neymar this summer? What I can tell you is that we expect all players to do a lot more than last season, said the PSG president. A lot more! They all have to to be 100%. Obviously, we weren't good enough to go far." View this post on Instagram Instagram Post These comments were said to have irked Neymar who was starting to consider departing the Parc des Princes. Since arriving in Paris from Barcelona, the forward has made 150 appearances, scoring 109 goals and contributing 76 assists. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Matthew Guyett × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout No Results Found Get the free App now Manage notifications Popular ‍ Sports (30+) CricketCricket HomeScheduleT20 World CupT20 warm upIND vs SAENG vs PAKAUS vs ENGLegends LeagueECS T10 CroatiaWBBL 2022ECC T10SMAT 2022Bukhatir LeagueNZ T20 Tri-SeriesWomen's Asia Cup 2022ECT10 FootballFootball HomeNewslettersSK Experts ScheduleEPLNations LeagueLa LigaLigue 1Champions LeagueFIFA WCMLS Bundesliga Serie A WWEWWE HomeNewslettersRumor RoundupRAWSmackDownResultsRosterChampionsWWE Crown Jewel 2022PPV ScheduleAEW EsportsEsports HomeMinecraftOverwatch 2RobloxGenshin ImpactFortniteGTAStreamersFree FirePUBGValorantBGMIPop CultureAnimeGaming TechWiki Guides TennisTennis HomeTennis calendarTennis Results TodayATP RankingsWTA RankingsRoger FedererRafael NadalNovak DjokovicSerena Williams MMAMMA HomeUFC NewsONE ChampionshipUFC Fight NightScheduleRankingsResultsUFC Fights TonightONE Championship ResultsONE Championship ScheduleONE Championship Rankings KabaddiKabaddi HomePKL 2022PKL SchedulePKL Points TableKabaddi Rules WikiWiki HomeMinecraft WikiNaruto WikiTikTok WikiYoutube WikiGTA WikiTerraria WikiOne Piece Wiki MoreSportsBasketballIndian FootballNFLMinecraftFormula 1NascarPop CultureCollege FootballHockeyGolfAthleticsBadmintonGymnasticsWrestlingSwimmingTennisShootingBoxingArcheryWinter SportsRobloxFree PicksSkateboardingKho KhoLifestyle LINKS About Us Write For Us Policies Editorial Standards Journalism Awards Fact Check Affiliate Program Careers CSR Privacy Policy Contact Us Edition: English हिन्दी