Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez intimidating Barcelona hierarchy into making Neymar transfer?

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) superstar Neymar Jr has been linked with a return to Barcelona ever since his departure from Camp u in 2017. Brazil international is reportedly wanted at Camp u by likes of Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez as well, with reports suggesting that two superstars are w pressuring Barcelona hierarchy to sign Neymar. 

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Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez pressurise Barcelona for Neymar transfer 

According to transfer expert Duncan Castles, Barcelona superstars Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez are adamant to see Neymar back at Barcelona and are pressurising club chiefs for move. Neymar has reportedly told his PSG teammates that he wants to secure a return to Barcelona in  summer transfer window. Lionel Messi has also expressed a desire to play alongside Brazil international again. 

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Neymar transfer failed to materialise last summer 

Neymar was on verge of joining Barcelona last summer. However, a deal fell through in final moments after PSG decided t to get involved in any negotiations with Catalan giants. This season as well, Barcelona have been persuading PSG to sign 28-year-old. However, French giants have reportedly demanded €175 million ($196 million) from Barcelona. 

Reports suggest that Barcelona may t be able to meet financial demands put forth by PSG citing financial losses that club has suffered due to coronavirus lockdown. Several reports suggest that defending LaLiga champions tried to tempt PSG to agree to sell former Barcelona man by offering several players in a swap deal. However, French giants have declined any swap deal for ir club-record signing. 

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swap deal involving Neymar, Antoine Griezmann: PSG

Barcelona also offered Antoine Griezmann to PSG in a possible swap deal for Neymar. However,  Ligue 1 champions have made it clear that y expect Barcelona to pay entire fee slapped on Neymar and y will t accept any player in exchange for Neymar. It has been reported that Barcelona tried to shift ir focus from Neymar transfer to Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez for a brief period, but likes of Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez have pressured club hierarchy to sign Neymar. 

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