Chelsea, Barcelona and five potential destinations for PSG star Neymar
Neymar could be set for a sensational exit from Paris Saint-Germain this summer, if various media reports are to be believed.
Speculation regarding the Brazilian forward's future continues to create headlines. PSG are reportedly prepared to let the world's most expensive player leave as the French champions aim to overhaul their squad and build the team around Kylian Mbappe, who committed his future to the club having appeared set to leave for Real Madrid.
According to ESPN, Neymar's agent, Pini Zahavi, has been working to identify potential destinations for his client, although the 30-year-old's astronomical wages will pose a major obstacle for any interested clubs.
Neymar last year signed a new contract until 2025 and it is understood an extension clause was recently triggered that extends the deal to 2027. That contract is worth an astounding £785,000 ($950,200) per week, so even if Neymar was made another club's highest earner, he will likely need to take a significant pay cut.
So, which clubs could be in contention to sign Neymar this summer if the Brazil international does indeed leave PSG? Here are five potential destinations.
According to the ESPN report, contact has been made between Neymar's representatives and Chelsea to establish whether there could be an interest in signing the Brazilian.
New Chelsea owner Todd Boehly is keen to make some statement signings this summer, and Neymar would certainly fit the bill. The Blues struggled for regular goals from their attacking players last season, and with Romelu Lukaku returning on loan to Inter Milan, there is a void at Stamford Bridge for a top-class forward.
Neymar would be a better suited to Thomas Tuchel's fluid attacking front-three than Lukaku, and the pair


