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Jun272019 by JBNo Comments

Barcelona confirm Neymar wants return

Barcelona vice-president Jordi Cardoner has revealed that Neymar does want a return to the club – but the club are not interested in bringing him back. Cardoner added that no talks over a blockbuster move have taken place with his team Paris Saint-Germain. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Neymar, who was spotted swigging beers with friends in Rio de Janiero, is believed to be desperate get back to Barcelona after two years in France. Last week, Neymar reportedly told Paris Saint-Germain he never wanted to play for them again but return to Barca. He is said to have texted president Nasser Al-Khelaifi: “I do not want to play more in PSG. I want to go back to my house, where I never should have left.” But speaking on Thursday, Barca chief poured cold ...

Jun242019 by JBNo Comments

Manchester United reject Pogba and Neymar swap deal offer from PSG

Premier League, Ligue 1, Transfer Info

Manchester United reportedly rejected an offer from Paris Saint-Germain to swap World Cup winner Paul Pogba for Neymar. Paul Pogba looks set to leave Old Trafford this summer window after recently saying: 'it could be a good time to have a new challenge somewhere else'. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Real Madrid and Juventus are both interested in his signature, while Neymar is angling for move away from the French league, with a return to Barcelona his preferred choice. But according to The Independent, Paris Saint-Germain approached United about a direct swap deal for the players, But United rejected the proposal, believing Neymar would cost too much. United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward, who brought Pogba back to the club in 2016, has long...

Jun232019 by JBNo Comments

‘Don’t worry, I am coming’ – Neymar sends WhatsApp message to Barca dressing room

La Liga, Ligue 1

Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar has privately told Barcelona players that he’s confident of returning to the club this summer window, according to reports in Spain. Neymar completed a world record £199.5million transfer from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain two years ago and the 27-year-old has bagged 51 goals in 58 matches for the French giants. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, the Brazil international has grown frustrated by a lack of competition in the French League and has become demoralised playing in front of crowds of less than 20,000 people. Neymar has informed PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi that he wants to leave the club as he pushes for a dream return to the Nou Camp. He reportedly told Al-Khelaifi: ‘I do not want to play mo...

Jun212019 by JBNo Comments

Barcelona offer €100 million plus Philippe Coutinho to PSG for Neymar

La Liga, Ligue 1, Transfer Info

The two teams are seemingly already in negotiations over signing Neymar with the Parisians reportedly asking for around £270million for the Brazilian. But Barcelona have now returned with an offer involving Coutinho - who has endured a difficult season at the Nou Camp. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The former Liverpool midfielder copped plentiful criticism from supporters at the Catalan giants for his poor performances over the course of the campaign. The Brazilian scored just 11 goals in 53 matches in all competitions, including only five in 33 La Liga games. Philippe Coutinho made the move to Barcelona in January 2018 for a deal worth £105million, possibly rising to £142million. Manchester United and Liverpool have been linked with swoops for ...

Jun192019 by JBNo Comments

Barcelona dressing room wants Neymar back at the club

La Liga, Ligue 1, Transfer Info

If there is one thing that has always been clear in the ongoing Neymar saga, it is that the Barcelona dressing room would welcome the Brazil international back with open arms. As the chances of leaving Paris Saint-Germain look increasingly likely for Neymar, the Barcelona team have made it clear that they would be happy bringing him back to Camp Nou. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); There is no doubt among the players, who believe that if there is an opportunity of the deal being possible, the club should try and make it happen, and they would prefer the Brazilian to Antoine Griezmann. They do not consider the importance of the way in which he left the club for PSG two years ago in the same way that the club do, but they believe that the good relationshi...

Jun192019 by JBNo Comments

PSG president gives update on rumours of Kylian Mbappe signing for Liverpool

Premier League, Ligue 1

Paris Saint-Germain’s president has dismissed claims that Kylian Mbappe is set to exit the club this summer window, amid Liverpool and Real Madrid transfer links. The France international opened up the possibility of leaving last month when he said it is ‘maybe the moment to have more responsibilities at a new project.’ (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, he has since gone back on that statement, suggesting he wants to stay in Paris, and now PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has completely ruled out the forward leaving. ‘Will he still be at PSG next year? I am not 100 per cent sure, but 200 per cent!’ Al Khelaifi told France Football. ‘I will not let go of this player.’ The PSG president was less insistent when asked about Neymar, who is also...

Jun172019 by JBNo Comments

PSG are ready to let Neymar leave this summer

Transfer Info, Ligue 1

Paris Saint-Germain are ready to cash in on Brazil international Neymar this summer window. L’Equipe reports that the French champions are ready to sell the Brazilian, after he made it clear to the club that he wants to leave the Parc des Princes. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Neymar only moved to France in 2017, joining in a £200million transfer from Barcelona - after Paris Saint-Germain paid his Camp Nou release clause. But the 27-year-old has been linked with a transfer away from Ligue 1 ever since his arrival at the club. Real Madrid were ready to do a deal last summer, after Cristiano Ronaldo's exit to Juventus - but found PSG unwilling to release him. Now Barcelona are being linked with their former star and a deal taking him back to Camp...

Jun62019 by JBNo Comments

Liverpool close to £70m signing of Nicolas Pepe

Premier League, Ligue 1, Transfer Info

Liverpool have pressed the accelerator in the race to sign Nicolas Pepe and are close to meeting Lille’s asking price for the Ivory Coast international. The 24-year-old is set to leave Lille during this summer transfer window and is believed to be interested in moving to the Premier League ahead of next campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); He scored 22 goals and contributed 11 assists to help Lille finish second in the Ligue 1 table prompting serious interest in him. Italian club Inter Milan reportedly offered £60million for Pepe, only for Liverpool to trump their offer and move into the front position to secure his services Manchester United have also been linked with Pepe, but Liverpool are the ones who are reported to be in pole position to ...

Jun32019 by JBNo Comments

Neymar faces up to five years in prison for publishing sexual images

Sports, Ligue 1, Trending

Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar could face jail for posting X-rated pictures online while attempting to defend himself against rape allegations. The Brazil international is facing a new police probe after posting videos and pictures of his accuser online in an attempt to suggest that her allegations were only a “set-up.” Neymar is believed to have met the alleged victim on Instagram and then made arrangement for her to stay at the five-star Sofitel Paris Arc Du Triomphe. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In the WhatsApp messages which were revealed by Neymar, the woman said she’s going to kiss his manhood and massage him, also talks about hitting the gym to make her bottom “perfect” for him. The pictures show the accuser in her underwear and wearing a bik...

May272019 by JBNo Comments

PSG striker Edinson Cavani blames Emery for Neymar penalty bust-up

Ligue 1, Premier League

French giants Paris Saint-Germain experienced one of the most tense and controversial moments of their modern period in 2017 as Neymar and Edinson Cavani publicly argued over a penalty kick on the pitch. It came in a game against Olympique Lyonnais as both aforementioned players were interested in taking the penalty. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "[Unai] Emery was to blame for that moment, without criticising anyone, it's something that should be made clear," he told ESPN. "When it happened I told Neymar 'I'm the one who takes penalties' and then there was an exchange of words. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "Then, in the dressing room I told him what I thought. "After that, Em...