Prem duo lead Neymar chase

Agent admits that Brazilian may leave in the summer

By Simone Bargellini   Last updated: 12th March 2010   Subscribe to RSS Feed

Prem duo lead Neymar chase

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Chelsea and Manchester City are in the best position to sign Santos forward Neymar, according to the Brazilian's agent.

The 18-year-old has long been linked with a move to the Premier League, with Manchester United also credited with an interest.

It has been reported that Robinho's loan move, and possible permanent deal, to Santos will give City the priority option for Neymar if he becomes available for transfer.

But the teenager's representative, Augusto Frederico Pena, has announced that Chelsea are rivals to the Eastlands outfit for a contract escape clause which is understood to stand at €35million (£32m).

Pena told calciomercato.it: "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."