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.

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.

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.

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

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 today's MLS rumors, Timo Werner is linked with the Red Bulls, Neymar is not likely to move to the Chicago Fire and former Fire striker Jhon Duran is in demand.

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 forward Neymar is looking to terminate his contract with Al Hilal and return to Santos instead of a move to MLS, sources have told ESPN.

Here are five things to know about Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior, forward for Paris Saint-Germain and the Brazil National Team. Another one of soccer's icons could soon join Major League Soccer.

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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.