Neymar closes in on shock transfer back to former club as ‘loan offer made for Brazil icon’

NEYMAR could make a dramatic return to one of his former clubs after a loan offer was made to sign him.

The Brazilian has been sidelined for the best part of 18 months since his switch to Al-Hilal.

Neymar, 32, ruptured his ACL in October 2023 and lasted just 30 minutes in his injury comeback in November.

He had made just seven appearances for Al-Hilal, scoring once, and could now be set to leave the club.

Former club Santos are interested in signing Neymar and have submitted a loan proposal, according to .

They are understood to be waiting for the go ahead from Al-Hilal, with Neymar reportedly agreeing to the switch.

MLS clubs are also interested in signing the Brazil legend, who is believed to earn £2.5million a week.

Chicago Fire have been linked along with Inter Miami, which would give Neymar the chance to re-unite with Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez to bring back the iconic MSN trio.

He would likely have to accept a huge pay-cut to end his Saudi disaster, but Chicago Fire are reportedly willing to give him £16m without bonuses per year.

Al-Hilal have not included Neymar in their domestic squad for the coming season.

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Manager Jorge Jesus said: “Neymar can no longer perform at the level we are used to.

"Things have become difficult for him, unfortunately."