It’s been a brutal era for Chicago Fire fans. They last qualified for the MLS Cup playoffs in 2017 and finished dead last in the Eastern Conference last season.

Neymar has said he would be interested in playing in the MLS. Whether it'll be with the Chicago Fire is up in the air. Neymar might be on his way out from Saudi Arabia, which could see him ending up in Major League Soccer in the United States. However ...

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.

Al-Hilal has confirmed that Neymar will not be registered for the second half of the Saudi Pro League season. With speculation rife about his next move, including a potential transfer to MLS side Chicago Fire or Lionel Messi's Inter Miami,

Despite talks between Neymar and the MLS' Chicago Fire, it remains "unlikely" that the Brazilian star will sign a deal with the club, according to

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

Neymar could well be joined by another former Barcelona star at Santos after he sealed a dream return to his boyhood club. After a nightmare spell in Saudi Arabia where he made just seven appearances, Neymar has terminated his contract with Al Hilal and returned to his first club Santos after more than 12 years away.

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.

Neymar is said to be aiming for a return to Europe's top leagues after his upcoming stint at Santos. Neymar is poised to rejoin his boyhood club Santos on a six-month contract.

Brazilian star Neymar once slammed former Liverpool full-back Fabio Aurelio following the latter's criticism of the winger's commitment to football.

Neymar is reportedly set to go from his £130 million per year contract with Al-Hilal to £135,507 per month with Santos.