During a boxing event at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Frank Warren, a boxing promoter and Arsenal supporter, jokingly asked Neymar to join Arsenal. Neymar was amused by the request. Neymar has not played for Al-Hilal this season due to a ligament injury and will be out of contract at the end of the season.

English boxing promoter Frank Warren, an Arsenal fan, stated on camera that Neymar is going to join Arsenal. Neymar laughed off the comment. Neymar will be available on a free transfer at the end of the current season when his contract at Al-Hilal expires. There is no indication that any negotiations are in place for Arsenal to sign Neymar.