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.Centre of attention: Teen sensation Neymar The 18-year-old striker, who has been compared to exiled City forward Robinho, has long been a target of Manchester United.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.'In the Premier League, he is followed by Chelsea and Manchester City, although there is nothing concrete.'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. However, City's plans to land Neymar, may well have been thwarted, after Robinho urged his young compatriot to stay at Santos. The Brazil international said: 'Europe for them is a natural step. They don't need to rush to leave.' No rush: Robinho has urged Neymar to stay with him at Santos 'Many people see Europe and see a thousand marvels because of theChampions League, the marketing, the structure. But it is not thatsimple.'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.'You need luck to fall into a good team with people there to help you.'  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

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