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.

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If Neymar arrives in MLS, Inter Miami seemed like the logical choice due to his connections, but it appears other clubs are trying to land him

Brazil superstar and Al Hilal attacker Neymar is in preliminary talks with three MLS sides, including Chicago Fire FC, over a proposed move, sources have told ESPN.

The Chicago Fire are among three MLS sides who are chasing the 32-year-old forward, who has starred for Santos and PSG among the Blaugrana. Neymar is currently suiting up for Al H

The Brazilian is a huge name, but given his injury history and crazy demands he's simply not worth the risk for Major League Soccer.

But sources with ESPN in Brazil have tempered expectations over a move to MLS for Neymar, adding that if he were to play in the U.S., he still held out hope of signing with Inter Miami.