Neymar pushing to leave Paris Saint-Germain before transfer window closes
Neymar is pushing to leave Paris Saint-Germain before the end of the transfer window, according to reports in France. The Brazilian forward is said to have informed his management team that he wants to leave the French capital, with his preference being to return to Barcelona – the club he left in 2017 to join PSG in a €222 million (£200m) deal.
PSG’s Contract Standoff with Kylian Mbappe
PSG are already embroiled in a contract standoff with Kylian Mbappe, who is refusing to sign a new deal which means he could potentially leave on a free transfer next summer. The report claims that PSG’s president, Nasser Al-Khelaifi, is aware of Neymar’s desire to leave.
Barcelona Not Interested in Re-Signing Neymar
However, Barcelona have no plans to re-sign the Brazil international and are instead focusing on a deal for Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva. When asked about a possible move for Neymar earlier this summer, Barcelona head coach Xavi said: ‘‘I’m surprised [by the rumours]. He’s not in our sports planning. I really like him as a person and a friend, but we have different priorities.’
Chelsea Linked with Move for Neymar
Chelsea have also been linked with a move for Neymar earlier this year, with the club’s co-owner Todd Boehly said to be a huge fan of the forward. Neymar still has a contract with PSG which runs until 2027.
PSG’s Potential Replacements for Neymar
PSG are in advanced talks to sign Ousmane Dembele from Barcelona, while they have also agreed a deal with Benfica for Goncalo Ramos worth €65m (£55.9m) plus €15m (£12.9m) in add-ons.
Conclusion
Neymar is pushing to leave Paris Saint-Germain before the end of the transfer window, with his preference being to return to Barcelona. However, Barcelona have no plans to re-sign the Brazil international and are instead focusing on a deal for Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva. PSG are in advanced talks to sign Ousmane Dembele from Barcelona, while they have also agreed a deal with Benfica for Goncalo Ramos worth €65m (£55.9m) plus €15m (£12.9m) in add-ons.
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