Barcelona want to buy Neymar AND Griezmann says Laurens
Barcelona chief Bartomeu has been coy when asked about Neymar, who is eager to quit PSG for a stunning Nou Camp return this summer.
The Brazil international moved to the Parc des Princes in a £200million deal two years ago but now regrets that decision.
PSG chief Leonardo recently opened up on Neymar’s situation and confirmed Barcelona’s interest by saying: “Only one thing is certain today: he is under contract with us for three years.
“And since we have not received an offer, there is nothing to discuss. We have not received any offers. But we have had, it is true, superficial contact [with Barcelona].
“They said they want to buy him but that we are not selling. It was [Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu] who said that.
“But we have not seen that Barcelona are truly in a position to buy him. A move of this magnitude is not just a question of emotions. It is a financial question.
“Neymar can leave PSG, if there is an offer which suits everyone. But up to now, we do not know if anyone wants to buy him, or at what price. It will not be done in a day, that’s for sure.”
And Catalan newspaper Sport say Bartomeu has ordered Barcelona to wait it out while Neymar and PSG continue to feud.
This, it is claimed, is because the Nou Camp president feels it would strengthen the club’s hand in negotiations.
Barcelona transfer news: Josep Maria Bartomeu wants PSG forward Neymar (Image: GETTY)
Barcelona transfer news: Neymar regrets his move to PSG (Image: GETTY)
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Meanwhile, speaking publicly, Bartomeu recently said: "We know that Neymar wants to leave PSG, but PSG don't want to sell him, so there's no Neymar case.
"We never speak about players from other teams.”
When asked if Lionel Messi had explicitly asked Barcelona for Neymar’s return, he then said: "Let's end that myth.
"Messi doesn't ask [for Barcelona] to sign certain players. He just wants a competitive team."