Operation Neymar to Chelsea is ON as key agent and Pochettino factor trigger major transfer domino

Chelsea are aiming to land their most ambitious signing of the Todd Boehly–era as they hone in on world superstar Neymar.

The 31–year–old Brazilian is staring at his PSG end game with close pal Lionel Messi also heading for the exit door. He has endured a fractured relationship with main man Kylian Mbappe during a tumultuous season. And acrimony was heightened earlier this month when a band of raging Ultras made a beeline for his home address and told him to get gone – despite having two years remaining on his money–spinning contract.

Neymar was in attendance for his side's most recent match but it is now claimed in France his super agent Pini Zahavi is "in conversation" with Chelsea over opening the door to a sensational switch to the English Premier League this summer. Manchester United – fellow long-time admirers – are understood to be aware of developments as Mauricio Pochettino gets set to take the reins in London's west end. The former Tottenham boss endured a strained 18 months in the French capital but it's understood his relationship with the Brazil national team captain remains strong.

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