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

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.

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 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

But Inter Miami manager Javier Mascherano — another former teammate of the Brazilian superstar — said last week that signing Neymar would be "impossible" due to MLS salary rul

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.