Neymar would give MLS even more visibility in the aftermath of Lionel Messi's arrival, but he also brings considerably more baggage than his former club teammate.

Al Hilal coach Jorge Jesus fears Neymar "can no longer play at the level we are used to." Neymar, 32, becomes a free agent at the end of the season and Jesus has claimed he is in the dark over the Brazil star's future plans.

In reality, the deal seems doomed from the beginning, but in this instance, one less global superstar making his way to North America is good news. Neymar, for all his fame and popularity, would be a failed signing for the league.

Starting with the obvious, you can't discuss Neymar to MLS without mentioning Inter Miami. The well-known problem is that Miami no longer has the designated-player spots needed to accommodate Neymar.

Another one of soccer's icons could soon join Major League Soccer. Brazilian star Neymar has become the recent subject of a potential transfer to the United States, with the Chicago Fire being one ...

After becoming the most expensive signing in Saudi Pro League history in August 2023, Brazilian superstar Neymar would score a solitary goal and make a handful of appearances for Al Hilal, remaining sidelined with injury for the better part of his 18-month stint with the club.

Neymar is set to sign a six-month contract on his return to boyhood club Santos as the Brazil international wants to return to Europe's top five leagues after the stint, sources have told ESPN.

THE January transfer window is heating up with some MAJOR moves in the pipeline as Deadline Day quickly approaches. Arsenal are reportedly readying their second bid for Aston Villa’s England

THE January transfer window is heating up with some MEGA moves in the pipeline as Deadline Day rapidly approaches on Monday, February 3. Neymar is set for an emotional return to boyhood club

The clock is ticking on the January transfer window with business starting to bubble as we head towards Monday's deadline. After a month which has seen little in the way of big-name deals, things are starting to pick up in the final few days.

Major League Soccer (MLS) side Chicago Fire had been pushing to sign Neymar, but Fabrizio Romano reports that instead he is now close to sealing a loan return to his homeland with first club Santos. Liverpool also appear to be firmly in the running for Jamie Gittens.