Barcelona

Neymar could make PSG UCL contenders – Emery

The signing of Barcelona star Neymar could propel Paris Saint-Germain into Champions League contention, says the Ligue 1 club’s coach, Unai Emery.

Argentine superstar Lionel Messi is a “machine built to play football”, according to his former Barcelona teammate Xavi.

Neymar is “200 per cent” certain to stay at Barcelona in the transfer window, according to the club’s vice-president, Jordi Mestre.

Barcelona technical secretary Robert Fernandez considers it implausible that any club would pay Neymar’s €222-million release clause.

Barcelona head coach Ernesto Valverde says he has no plans to sell midfield duo Ivan Rakitic or Andre Gomes.

Portuguese right-back Nelson Semedo completed his move from Benfica to Spanish giants Barcelona after passing a medical at the Camp Nou.

Spain winger Gerard Deulofeu has put pen to paper on a two-year contract after completing a medical, sealing the 23-year-old’s Barcelona return.

Dani Alves has made clear what he thinks Marco Verratti should do when it comes to interest from his old club, Barcelona.

Ernesto Valverde’s reputation is encouraging to Lionel Messi, with the start of Barcelona’s pre-season campaign only a week away.

Manchester City and Pep Guardiola are reportedly furious at being snubbed by Dani Alves, who claims he chose Paris Saint-Germain to win.