02 Aug 2017 09:34:53
News reports this morning are basically saying Neymar turned up to training, told the squad he is off and left. One of his agents, (one of how? many does he need? ), is supposedly in Paris. Now I appreciate Barcelona want Coutinho as his replacement but considering Neymar seems to have been the one in Coutinho's ear for so long does this make it less likely he would go there? The Neymar transfer seems to be a bit of a mess so could that closeness backfire on Barcelona and he tell PC to avoid? Is there a feel for whether the desire to play there or the connection to his Brazilian team mate is the stronger driver? Or am I just clutching at straws? (As an aside I've never really got the assumption that Portuguese soeaking/ influenced Brazilians automatically want to play for a Spanish club) .

1.) 02 Aug 2017
02 Aug 2017 09:44:21
Have to admit i did think this aswell!

2.) 02 Aug 2017
02 Aug 2017 09:45:35
By that argument he could be of interest to PSG also.

3.) 02 Aug 2017
02 Aug 2017 09:58:45
Friends are important but Barcelona are still a huge club so it wouldn't change much. Also Couts was never seen as Neymar's replacement (frankly that would be a downgrade), he was being looked at for their midfield. I can see Barcelona switching their focus to Mbappe now which may impact their pursuit of Couts.

4.) 02 Aug 2017
02 Aug 2017 10:06:21
I still can't believe Paris are willing to pay so much for Neymar. He is an excellent player, but also comes across like Justn Bieber with his attitude. He is not worth it.
And yes, I think if he leaves Barcelona then Couts will not be as committed to jumping ship, which is looking good since Neymar has pissed off most of his team mates.

5.) 02 Aug 2017
02 Aug 2017 10:12:04
Barca will move for Sanchez the man Neymar replaced. Simple option better player than neymar. Just needs a i have never forgotten you phone call from messi.

6.) 02 Aug 2017
02 Aug 2017 12:26:44
You are aware of why Sanchez left Barca. he won't be going back there.