If Neymar had his way, he would collaborate again with his former Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi. The Brazilian has been linked with rumors of wanting a return to Camp Nou and in a recent interview, he suggested strongly that the reunion must take place next season.
The two superstars on the same side is not necessarily in favor of Barcelona. Reports said that since Messi has made clear he is ready to leave the La Liga giants then he can sign with Paris Saint-Germain and join Neymar there in 2021.
This appears to be the more conceivable scenario considering Barcelona's ongoing financial problems. The Spaniards are in no position to acquire Neymar from the Parisians as the striker is expected to cost tons of money.
The Catalans have already made clear that spending big on signings is not a priority and it applies to Neymar as well, per the report by Barca Blaugranes.
Barcelona will entertain the thought of re-signing their former star but the club is unwilling to break the bank. According to Carles Tusquets, the club's interim president, a deal on Neymar can only be completed via free transfer or if the team can sell players to generate money.
"If he comes free, it could be done, but if we don't sell, there is no money to sign anyone. At this moment it would be unaffordable unless the next president has a miracle in his hands," said the executive.
Or Messi could follow through on his request to leave Barcelona and if the latter agrees, he can choose Paris as his next destination. This happening is not unlikely but as BBC reported, the Argentine superstar with Neymar and Kylian Mbappe is financially unrealistic.
That is according to French journalist Julien Laurens, who suggested that Neymar can make the reunion with Messi happen by talking with the PSG hierarchy. If indeed the French champions want Messi on their roster, they will need to make room for the six-time Ballon d'Or winner.
Laurens said PSG can release Angel Di Maria, whose contract with the club will run out next year. Then to make money at the same time, the Parisians can entertain interested buyers who are willing to pay big for Mbappe.
The journalist noted that selling the French superstar will easily attract giant clubs. Mbappe is thought to be on the radar of Real Madrid and Liverpool, and PSG can certainly cash in on this.
Laurens added that Messi should find it easy to adjust when he makes the jump to Parc des Princes. The club roster, for one, includes several Spanish-speaking players so it will be easier for the Argentine to fit right in. And most importantly, the Ligue 1 giants can win titles, and that suits Messi's prime requirements.
Another possibility is the Messi-Neymar tandem becoming a reality, not in Barcelona or PSG. But a third club coming into the picture seemed a remote option amid the tight football economy that is currently in effect.
