Santos confirm Neymar bids accepted

The Brazilians have reached an agreement with two clubs believed to be Barcelona and Real Madrid and are now awaiting the player's decision

Santos have confirmed that the club has accepted two offers for Brazil international Neymar.

"Santos FC announces that it has received two proposals for Neymar," said the club via its official Twitter account. "The Management Committee of the club decided to negotiate the [sale of the] player.

"Neymar and his father are expected in Belmiro to choose which proposal the player will accept."

The two clubs to have had offers accepted are widely reported to be Barcelona and Real Madrid.

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