VIDEO: Neymar told he's 'going to come and play for Arsenal' as legendary boxing promoter Frank Warren acts as transfer agent for Gunners

The 32-year-old forward is currently tied to a contract at Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal. Those terms are due to run until the summer of 2025, with the South American currently working his way back from a serious knee ligament injury that has kept him out of action for 12 months.

Neymar has been taking in championship boxing action in the Middle East, with a ringside seat taken up at the Artur Beterbiev versus Dmitry Bivol light heavyweight unification clash in Riyadh. The Brazil international was there to lend his support to IBO World Middleweight title holder Chris Eubank Jr.

Before the action got underway inside the ropes, Neymar met up with promoter Warren – who is a lifelong Arsenal fan. He told TNT Sports when stood alongside a smiling Neymar: “This is the man. He’s coming to England. He’s going to come and play for Arsenal. When are you coming to Arsenal? We need you!”

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Former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar has seen a move to the Premier League speculated on for some time – with Manchester United and Chelsea seeing moves mooted in the past. Others have talked up the benefits of heading to Emirates Stadium, but Mikel Arteta already has a squad that is capable of competing for top-flight glory in England.