Despite scoring 34 goals in 37 Ligue 1 games in his time at PSG, the star has been criticised for failing to lead the French side past the round of 16 in the Champions League though he has also suffered long-term injuries.
On Monday, PSG chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi raised eyebrows by saying that “nobody forced” Neymar to join, and hinted he could leave this summer.
Barcelona have been linked with a move for him this summer, as it has been suggested they are willing to offer up £90m and Ousmane Dembele for his services.
However, they have also been linked with Griezmann, and it is claimed they will have to pay £103m to trigger his release clause from Atletico Madrid.
Neymar could make a sensational switch back to Barcelona this summer (Image: GETTY)
According to Burley, however, they should ditch their pursuit of the Frenchman in order to bring back Neymar.
“He’s been a joke since he’s been at PSG, an absolute joke,” Burley said.
“He’s an excellent player.
“Neymar [over Griezmann], it’s pretty simple. As long as his head is screwed on, which it doesn’t seem to be at the moment.
Neymar reportedly wants to play with Lionel Messi at Barcelona again (Image: GETTY)
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“And he left Barcelona to get away from the shadows of Messi. Alright, so Messi isn’t getting any younger, but it’s not like he’s going anywhere soon, in the next 12 months or 18 months.
“The little guy seems to be going on for a while.
“So, if I had a choice, [it’s Neymar], but as Gab explained there are other factors.