LIVE Transfer Talk: Neymar angling for Barcelona return as he eyes PSG exit

Julien Laurens loves the rumour that Neymar and Thomas Tuchel got along during their first meeting while discussing Neymar’s role next season.

The transfer window is open, and Transfer Talk has the latest rumours making the rounds. Follow along with our daily blog throughout the summer.

TOP STORY: Neymar angling for Barca return

Madrid-based outlet Marca says Neymar‘s representatives have contacted Barcelona to ascertain the likelihood of him returning to the Camp Nou.

The Brazil superstar jilted Barca to sign for Paris Saint-Germain in a world-record €222 million transfer last summer, but his entourage have apparently been in contact to see whether they would be willing to bite on the off-chance he should leave the Parc des Princes.

The report mentions that while there is only a “very remote possibility” that Neymar will head back to the Camp Nou, he’s keen to find out what Barca president Josep Maria Bartomeu’s stance would be.

Madrid-based outlet Marca reports that Neymar is interested in a return to Barcelona this summer.

Given that Bartomeu and his associates brought legal action against Neymar in the aftermath of his tumultuous departure, we’re guessing it won’t be overly favourable.

LIVE BLOG:

09.30 BST: Good morning — and let’s head straight over to Turin, where Manchester United are “set for mega talks with Juventus over five transfer deals,” according to the Mirror. It reports that United “are hoping to come away from a meeting with representatives of the Italian giants with agreements for Mario Mandzukic, Sami Khedira and Alex Sandro, while Matteo Darmian and forward Anthony Martial could be heading the other way.

Alisson on Real radar

After an impressive season for Roma, goalkeeper Alisson has become hot property of late.

Gianluca Di Marzio reports that Real Madrid have agreed personal terms with the 25-year-old and are attempting to strike a deal with the Giallorossi over his transfer fee.

Real’s first offer was somewhere around €60 million range, but Roma are holding fast on their valuation of €80m, having rejected a €50m offer from Liverpool for the Brazilian.

Should things peter out, Los Blancos are also willing to revert to Plan B — a €40 million raid for Chelsea’s Thibaut Courtois.

Chelsea quash PSG interest in Kante

Chelsea fans were on edge earlier in the day when the Daily Mirror suggested PSG were readying a £90m approach for midfield terrier N’Golo Kante.

Despite ongoing speculation to the contrary, it’s emerged there is very little chance of N’Golo Kante leaving Chelsea for PSG.

According to the report, PSG sporting director Antero Henrique had made the trip to London to open negotiations with Kante’s camp.

However, Telegraph journalist Matt Law reported a source close to Kante claiming there is “virtually no chance” of the France international leaving the Blues this summer, and he is not pushing to do so.

That sound you hear is thousands of Chelsea fans breathing a simultaneous sigh of relief.

Tap-ins

– Manchester City will resist any offers to sign Ilkay Gundogan this summer, with Barcelona and Inter said to be hovering, the Manchester Evening News reports.

– Keylor Navas has joined Bernd Leno, Rui Patricio and Salvatore Sirigu on the shortlist to replace AC Milan-bound Pepe Reina at Napoli, Calciomercato cites Gazzetta dello Sport as reporting.

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