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

Inter Miami, home of Neymar's former Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi, isn't currently in the mix for Neymar, per the report.

But sources with ESPN in Brazil have tempered expectations over a move to MLS for Neymar, adding that if he were to play in the U.S., he still held out hope of signing with Inter Miami.

The report names the Chicago Fire as a club holding a strong interest, while the other two teams remain unnamed. Many believe Neymar could end up at Inter Miami, reuniting with fo

The Chicago Fire have reportedly emerged as the lone MLS team in "active" talks with Neymar over a transfer to the United States. The Fire, managed by former U.S. men's national team coach Gregg Berhalter,