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title: "Barcelona: Catalans reject PSG’s latest demands over Neymar"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/barcelona-catalans-reject-psgs-latest-demands-over-neymar/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Callum Pragnell"
section: "La Liga News"
published: "2019-08-31T03:40:18Z"
modified: "2019-08-31T03:40:18Z"
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# Barcelona: Catalans reject PSG’s latest demands over Neymar

**Barcelona have reportedly rejected Paris Saint-Germain’s latest demands over Neymar, according to [ESPN FC](https://www.espn.co.uk/football/blog-transfer-talk/story/3931255/live-transfer-talk-neymars-barcelona-return-sees-major-setback).**

The Parisians have apparently requested that Barca pay €130m PLUS three players for the Brazilian winger.

![](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/THE-BREAKDOWN.png)

Following a series of meetings between the two clubs this week, PSG told Barca that they wanted Ivan Rakitic and Jean-Clair Todibo to be included in the deal on a permanent basis, alongside a season-long loan for Ousmane Dembele as well as €130m in cash.

Barcelona were unprepared to agree on that, and are now renegotiating with the French champions before Monday’s transfer deadline, though a deal for their former player is now looking increasingly more unlikely.

With just three days to go in the transfer window, sources at Barcelona have confirmed to *ESPN FC* that, as things stand, they are unlikely to make another bid.

A deal for the 27-year-old has not been completely ruled out, though, with the Catalans still open to renegotiating a transfer should Paris Saint-Germain come back to them.

PSG have valued their prized asset at €170m, and Barcelona are simply unable to pay that having spent heavily already this summer. [The Spaniards have tried to negotiate a payment plan with the Ligue 1 titans](https://www.espn.co.uk/football/soccer-transfers/story/3929549/sources-details-holding-up-barca-deal-for-neymar), which would see them pay for Neymar in three separate instalments over the next three years, but PSG are not interested in that option.

![](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Verdict.png)

With the recent injuries to both Edinson Cavani and Kylian Mbappe – [which could see the pair sidelined for the next month](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49471161) – perhaps keeping hold of Neymar would be the best option for PSG.

For Barcelona, while Neymar is clearly a talent and someone who helped them win a treble in the not-so-distant past, Antoine Griezmann did step up in the absence of both Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez against Real Betis, while Ousmane Dembele averaged [2.3 dribbles per game last season](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/299513/History/Ousmane-Demb%C3%A9l%C3%A9) – potentially offering a more direct option in the club’s attack.

Frankly, the club don’t really need him, despite his talent.

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