Source: Daily_Mail
Manchester City and Chelsea lead race to sign Santos sensation Neymar
Brazilian teen sensation Neymar is set for a mega-money move to theBarclays Premier League at the end of the season, with Chelsea and Manchester City leading the race to secure his signature.[LNB]Centre of attention: Teen sensation Neymar [LNB]The 18-year-old striker, who has been compared to exiled City forward Robinho, has long been a target of Manchester United.[LNB]But according to the player's agent, Neymar is likely to be wearing blue nextseason. Speaking to calciomercato.it, Augusto Frederico Pena said: 'There is every likelihood that Neymar will leave Santos in the summer.I think there are more opportunities for English teams.[LNB]'In the Premier League, he is followed by Chelsea and Manchester City, although there is nothing concrete.'[LNB]It has been reported that Robinho's loan move, and the possibilityof a permanent deal to Santos, will give City the first option forNeymar, providing they activate his contract escape clause which isthought to stand at £32million. [LNB]However, City's plans to land Neymar, may well have been thwarted, after Robinho urged his young compatriot to stay at Santos.[LNB] The Brazil international said: 'Europe for them is a natural step. They don't need to rush to leave.'[LNB] No rush: Robinho has urged Neymar to stay with him at Santos [LNB]'Many people see Europe and see a thousand marvels because of theChampions League, the marketing, the structure. But it is not thatsimple.[LNB]'You can earn well and be more secure, but the downside is that youare in a different country, with a different language, in a team thatis not so well integrated.[LNB]'You need luck to fall into a good team with people there to help you.' [LNB] Robinho warns wonderkid Neymar: Don't leave Santos for Man CityVIDEO: Who needs Robinho? 'New Pele' Neymar stars for Santos in routMan City seal £1bn deal to transform Eastlands and surrounding areaChelsea's reunion with Jose Mourinho will be extra special... for the Blues: Bullish John Terry predicts defeat of Inter MilanMANCHESTER CITY FC
