Neymars father Neymar da Silva had declared at the time of West Hams rejected bid that it would be a great opportunity for my son with the possibility of playing for a major European club in such a short time fighting for the. A brief statement on.

Neymar 18 is regarded as one of the most exciting youngsters in world football and has already helped himself to 12 goals in 35 first team appearances. Uptodate Football Transfer News Rumours and Gossip.

Brazilian club Santos have rejected an offer believed to be in the region of 20million from Chelsea for teenage striker Neymar.

Neymar confirmed that his father Neymar Silva and Santos president Luis Alvaro de Oliveira Ribeiro held talks at the end of last week but he said I know they talked but I was with the team so I havent spoken yet to my father.

Many a young Brazilian has been burdened with the tag of the new Pele but 18yearold wonderkid Neymar is living up to the hype more than most. This form had seen Manchester City agree a first option for the player with Santos.

Santos have produced some great players in their history who have gone on to achieve excellence both in Brazil and in Europe.

The Londoners have been thwarted in their efforts to sign the Brazil youngster.

FootballTransfers. uk is the original Football Transfers website. Pele is the obvious example

Santos FC states that in the in the late morning of Tuesday 20 we received an official offer from Chelsea FC of England for the economoc rights of striker Neymar a statement on the clubs official website read.

Speaking to the SporTV television channel agent Wagner Ribeiro confirmed Chelseas previous offer and then insisted Neymars will would go a long way to deciding his future if he decides to force through a transfer.

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