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.

Brazil superstar and Al Hilal attacker Neymar is in preliminary talks with three MLS sides, including Chicago Fire FC, over a proposed move, sources have told ESPN.

Neymar’s much-anticipated reunion with Lionel Messi at Inter Miami could be on the rock with the shock news that another MLS franchise is moving to sign the Brazil international attack.

Click here to read a 30 second summary of this storyAtlanta United have reportedly "reached a verbal agreement" with Middlesbrough regarding what would be an MLS-record deal for forward Latte

In today's MLS rumors, Neymar of Al-Hilal linked with the Chicago Fire and other MLS clubs, Atlanta United & Middlesbrough agree on a deal for Emmanuel Latte Lath and John Tolkin is set to join Holstein Kiel from the New York Red Bulls.

MLS side Atlanta United have verbally agreed a fee for Emmanuel Latte Lath according to reports. Outlet GiveMeSport has reported that there is a verbal agreement between the Atlanta side and Middlesbrough over a potential record $20 million deal.