Barcelona's stance on Neymar as PSG name asking price after transfer demand
Wantaway Paris Saint-Germain superstar Neymar is keen on returning to former club Barcelona this summer, but those within the LaLiga titans' hierarchy aren't so sure.
While some key figures in the Blaugrana's structure are all for securing the Brazilian icon's services once again, a number of others, including manager Xavi Hernandez crucially, feel that Neymar doesn't exactly fit into Barcelona's current crop. Sources close to the club have not ruled out the move, but insist both question marks over his place in the side as well as the financial aspect make this deal a difficult one to pull off.
As per ESPN, though, there is clearly some reservation from the club's end, Neymar is firm in his stance that he'd like to rejoin Barcelona six years after he left the club for the bright lights of the French capital. So much so in fact, he has reportedly asked his representatives to make sure the deal happens.
However, much to the Selecao star's frustration, the odds of a Camp Nou return are incredibly slim. Barcelona are highly unlikely to be able to fund any move for Neymar given their particularly precarious financial situation. Xavi's opposition to the switch, despite the pair being former team-mates, is also a huge obstacle.
PSG have made clear how much they would want to green light Neymar's exit this summer, demanding anything between £60-70million. It's just as well Xavi isn't exactly in love with the idea of a reunion as these kind of figures are a tall ask for Barcelona to try and reach at the moment.
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And yet, regardless of his old club's financial stance, Neymar still wants out of his current home. If not Barcelona, a switch to a Saudi Arabian outfit seems like his most likely destination.
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Neymar could leave PSG this summer but it is unlikely to be for Barcelona (Getty Images)From PSG's perspective, amid all the speculation surrounding Kylian Mbappe's future and whether he'll leave on a free next summer, it is vital that they regain some cash as compensation for Neymar's exit should he leave this window. The Ligue 1 giants forked out a world-record €222million (£198m) for his signature in 2017.
Of course, they will be receiving no such fee from his next club but even £60m would represent good business for a remarkably talented but ageing and injury-prone forward. Neymar's desire to leave is believed to have been fuelled by PSG ultras demonstrating outside his house back in May, claiming he had not justified his huge wages.
This was swiftly met with a statement by the club, which read: “Whatever the differences of opinion, nothing justifies such actions. The club gives its full support to its players, its staff and all those targeted by such shameful behaviour."
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