Barca move on the cards for Neymar as Santos accept two bids for Brazil sensation

Posted Saturday, May 25, 2013 by

Neymar appears to be moving closer to joining Barcelona after his club Santos announced they had accepted two bids for the Brazil forward.

Santos did not name the two clubs involved, but they are widely assumed to be Barca and Real Madrid, with a move to the Catalan club thought by many to be a foregone conclusion.

A statement on the Santos website read: 'Santos FC announces that it has received two proposals for the athlete Neymar da Silva Santos Junior.

Barca move on the cards for Neymar as Santos accept two bids for Brazil sensation
Heading off: Santos have accepted two offers for 21-year-old Neymar (right)

'Given the offers and conditions of the player's contract, the management committee of the club decided to transfer the player.

'Neymar Jr and his father are expected in Belmiro to choose which proposal the athlete will accept.'

The 21-year-old's contract expires at the end of next season and according to some reports, the player agreed a deal with Barcelona as long as a year ago.

Barca move on the cards for Neymar as Santos accept two bids for Brazil sensation
In demand: The offers for Neymar are assumed to be from Barcelona and Real Madrid

But, according to Globosporte, Neymar will now evaluate the two offers with his family before making a decision.

Neymar, who has already played more than 30 games for his country, has spent his whole career at Santos, who have repeatedly turned down offers for the player from a host of European clubs.

Barca move on the cards for Neymar as Santos accept two bids for Brazil sensation
Home hero: Neymar (right) has spent his whole career at Santos and has won 32 caps for his country