Source: Daily_Mail
Real Madrid want Cheslea target Neymar
ShareReal Madrid have inquired about Chelsea target Neymar, according to Santos president Luis Alfaro Ribeiro.[LNB]The Barclays Premier League club are long-time admirers of the Brazilian forward and looked to be in pole position to snap him up.[LNB]But Spanish giants Real have made their first move in what could be one of the summer's biggest transfer deals.[LNB] Rising star: Neymar (centre) in action for Santos against Penarol in the first leg of the Copa Libertadores final [LNB]Ribeiro insists no negotiations can take place until after his side's Copa Libertadores final second leg against Penarol on Wednesday night.[LNB]'It is not just Madrid; a lot of other clubs in Europe have been calling us,' Ribeiro told a press conference. 'It is no surprise - it would be strange if they didn't want him.[LNB]'If they pay the buy-out clause of 45million euros and the player wants to go, there is nothing we could do.'[LNB] Wanted man: Neymar has been linked with several of the biggest clubs in Europe[LNB]Nevertheless, the Santos chief hopes his side can hang on to the 19-year-old - especially if they win the Copa Libertadores.[LNB]'The clubs can talk to Neymar after the Libertadores, but I am sure that if we win the title, the reasons for Neymar to stay will be even stronger,' he said.[LNB]'I know mind-blowing offers will arrive, but the player will benefit more if he keeps developing here.'[LNB] Hair today, gone tomorrow? Santos' club president insists Neymar won't be sold on the cheap[LNB]Success for Santos on Wednesday would ensure a place in the Club World Championship in December, while Ribeiro also revealed ambitious plans for the club's centenary year.[LNB]'Next year we celebrate our centenary; we are hopeful of bringing Robinho and Diego back to the club, and of keeping Elano and Ganso, and Neymar could be the biggest star of that movie,' he said.[LNB]'Santos will write a page in the history of world football that will change the lives of the footballers involved.'[LNB] Chelsea told to stump up ?41m to sign Brazilian wonderkid NeymarBridge too far: Neymar puts Chelsea move on hold as star plans Santos stayRobinho urges Chelsea target Neymar to join Barca, not the Premier LeagueAll the latest Chelsea news, features and opinion [LNB] Explore more:People: Robinho, Elano Places: Madrid, Brazil, Europe
