Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona have signed talks on the return of Neymar to the Catalan club.
"There is no agreement, but we are close," said Barcelona sports director Javier Bordas.
Bordas's comments came after a meeting between representatives of PSG and Barcelona in Paris.
According to these talks, Barcelona want to sign Neymar this summer for 170 million euros paid in two installments, in addition to transfer of at least one player from Barcelona to PSG.
Thus, the idea of acquiring Neymar's services in Barcelona was loaned out.
For its part, the newspaper "Le Parisien" that is expected to respond to Saint-Germain on the Catalan offer on Wednesday.
Earlier, it was reported that PSG had asked for 100 million euros in exchange for Neymar, as well as the Parisian club's services to Osman Dembele and right-back Nelson Smedo.
The transfer market remains open until Monday.
| Neymar's injuries and repeated suspension made him not give PSG the desired level (Reuters) |
The 27-year-old, who moved from Barcelona to Paris St Germain two years ago for a record deal worth 222 million euros, the player's contract with the Parisian club until the end of June 2022.
Neymar said in an interview with the channel "O My Gol" on YouTube that the most beautiful memories of his victory with Barcelona against St. Germain six goals to a goal in the price of the Champions League final in 2017.
Real Madrid and Juventus are also interested in signing Neymar.