Chicago Fire FC is engaged in “preliminary negotiations” with Brazil soccer legend Neymar, according to multiple reports.

The Chicago Fire have held discussions to sign Brazilian star Neymar, according to multiple sources who have been briefed on the talks, but a deal to bring the former Barcelona and PSG forward to the United States remains unlikely.

The Chicago Fire could become must-watch television for MLS fans. In recent years, it’s been in vogue for big-ticket European stars to travel across the pond and play on the pitch in the United States.

According to an exclusive report from French media Foot Mercato, Chicago Fire have opened up talks with Neymar Jr. (32).  Chicago Fire have reportedly entered into discussions with the Brazilian

Neymar may be on his way to Major League Soccer this summer, with reports suggesting the Chicago Fire owns the discovery rights to the Al-Hilal superstar, who earns a reported $107 million per year

Initial reports began to trickle out from Europe on January 15 and ESPN’s Jeff Carlisle confirmed that Chicago had indeed made contact with Neymar’s camp as he looks to move a