According to 90min, Neymar's representatives have held talks over a move to Saudi Arabia, with coach Xavi ruling out a shock return to Barcelona.
The 31-year-old has two years left on his contract with Paris Saint-Germain, with the Ligue 1 giants offering the option of a 12-month extension.
But the flamboyant Brazilian has been the target of a section of PSG fans unhappy with his performance on the pitch and there have been recent protests outside his home by people extreme asked him to leave the club this summer.
90min revealed in early May that Newcastle's owner, PIF, was exploring the possibility of bringing Neymar to Tyneside - a potential blockbuster first signing in the North East as they build on success at the champions next season's League 2 qualifiers - and it is believed he wants to stay in Europe if he leaves PSG.
However, sources have confirmed to 90min that talks have been held with Neymar's representatives by a delegation representing the Saudi Pro League who are interested in making him next to China. Winter. Karim Benzema joined Al Ittihad from Real Madrid on a three-year deal on Tuesday, while N'Golo Kante and a host of other players are also being offered huge sums to follow in the footsteps of Cristiano Ronaldo, who joined Al Nassr at the end of 2022 to bring Saudi Arabia into the spotlight of football.
90min further understands that Neymar has been offered a move to Barcelona - who missed out on his chance to re-sign Lionel Messi after choosing to join Inter Miami - but coach Xavi has denied there is any interest in the deal. re-signing him, told Twitch Jijantes FC:
"I'm surprised...he's not in our plans."
"I really like Ney as a friend, but we have different priorities."
Neymar spent four trophy-laden seasons at Camp Nou from 2013 to 2017, winning the famous treble in 2015, before moving to PSG for a record-breaking €222 million. He won a list of Ligue 1 titles in the French capital but failed to help PSG win their first Champions League title despite playing alongside Messi and Kylian Mbappe for the past two seasons.
Most of Neymar's time in Paris was actually sidelined, injured, with various illnesses that left him with just 112 Ligue 1 appearances in his six full seasons at the club. Manchester United and Chelsea are also being briefed on Neymar's situation, 90min can confirm, with PSG ready to accept a summer exit should they receive an offer of around £75m.
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