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Chelsea actions not welcomed by Santos

Brazilian club Santos is pondering whether or not they report Chelsea to FIFA over the way they have pursued promising striker Neymar.

Santos president Luis Alvaro Ribiero is not happy with how the Blues have gone about the potential transfer and is considering if the matter should be taken to the sport's governing body.

"The club have made a formal offer that was rejected outright," Ribeiro told a news conference. "But the harassment has continued.

"In light of the ethical positions that should govern the relationship between clubs, that is totally intolerable and Santos will defend its interests before Fifa.

"Santos has no interest in negotiating over Neymar for any money.

"The contract between the player and the club has a compensation clause. If the clause is satisfied, we cannot do anything."

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