Santos confirm Neymar interest

Santos president Luis Alvaro Ribeiro has admitted that a host of European clubs are interested in signing Neymar.

The 20-year-old is regarded as one of the most talented young players in world football, and is valued at £40m by the Brazilian club.

It was understood that he would not leave Santos until 2014, but Ribeiro has hinted that a deal could took place sooner.

"He will not leave until at least next year, but we are interested in talking with the clubs that want him. It is not just Mourinho's Real Madrid; Barcelona, Juventus, Chelsea and PSG," he told Tuttosport.

Neymar has scored 107 goals in 180 games for the Brazilian club.