Barcelona Transfer News: Latest Rumours on Neymar and Marquinhos

Paris Saint-Germain reportedly pulled out of a deal to sign Barcelona forward Neymar in the summer after negotiations were held to discuss a transfer.

That’s according to L’Equipe (h/t Marca) where it has been stated the Brazilian’s father did hold discussions with the French champions about a switch, with an annual salary of €35 million (£31 million) said to have been agreed. Neymar was reportedly viewed as the ideal replacement for the departed Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

However, PSG are said to have walked away from the negotiating table when it transpired that Neymar’s entourage wanted the club to write off the player’s €40 million (£35.5 million) debts. Here’s how the story was reported, per football journalist Kristan Heneage:

L’Equipe today claim that PSG turned down the chance to sign Neymar, citing his wages (€35m) and a tax debt (€45m) as key factors: pic.twitter.com/GeKiHZ38B7

— Kristan Heneage (@KHeneage) October 25, 2016

Neymar remains a Barcelona player and committed his future to the club by signing a new five-year deal on Friday. The new contract includes a buyout amount of £181 million for the first year, £200 million for the second and £226 million for the remaining three.

As we can see here courtesy of Squawka Football, Neymar has already had a big impact in La Liga for Barcelona this season:

Neymar’s LaLiga 2016/17 season by numbers so far:6 games29 take-ons14 chances created4 goals3 assists https://t.co/nDVsfaZUDu

— Squawka Football (@Squawka) October …

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