Source: Daily_Mail
Neymar ready to quit Santos - but Chelsea target eyes Juventus
Italian job: Neymar fancies a crack at Serie A[LNB]Brazilian wonderkid Neymar has opened the door to a January move - but the longstanding Chelsea target insists he would rather join Juventus than the Londonders.[LNB]The 18-year-old, who says Manchester United are also trailing him, snubbed the Barclays Premier League champions in August to sign a new contract that effectively tripled his wages at Brazilian side Santos. [LNB]A change of heart means he is now ready to move to Europe this winter, but he would disappoint his English suitors again if he gets to choose. [LNB]'There are five big clubs interested in me: Juventus, Chelsea, RealMadrid, Manchester United and Inter Milan,' Neymar told La Gazzettadello Sport.[LNB] 'The proposal that I like most is that from Juventus. They havegreat worldwide appeal. Inter have prestige. Ronaldo played there andhe is one of my idols, but I prefer Juventus.[LNB] 'I say this without problems - I'd willingly wear the Bianconeri jersey.' [LNB]Santos insisted in the summer they would not sell for less thanNeymar's release clause and that is believed to now stand at close to£40million as part of the new contract. But Neymar believes there isroom for manoeuvre. [LNB]'The club's officials have said that I'm not for sale,' he said.'But I don't think the same. This may be the right time to try theEuropean adventure.' [LNB]Chelsea were prepared to pay £25m for him in the summer and offer awhopping £55,000 a week - £15,000 more than he currently earns. [LNB]Neymar was reluctant to leave his friends behind but has since foundthe goldfish bowl of Santos a difficult place to live which suchconstant attention. [LNB] Dunga tells Neymar: Forget Chelsea and join Juventus to boost your gameKakuta misses France game as Blues kid heads for talks over Chelsea futureChelsea eye £25m Benfica defender Luiz as injury crisis threatens title bidPetrescu set for Chelsea return!... to learn from Stamford Bridge boss CarloCHELSESA FC
