Barcelona accelerate talks for Neymar as PSG plan to accept Coutinho in exchange

Neymar's future has been much discussed in the last few days, 

with both Barcelona and Real Madrid desperate to sign the 

Paris Saint-Germain forward, but reports in France now state 

that he is close to a sensational return to Barcelona.

The 27-year-old departed the Camp Nou for the Parc des 

Princes in the summer of 2017, but injuries and off-field 

issues have blighted his time in the French capital.

It is claimed that Barcelona have accelerated talks to sign 

Neymar, with PSG ready to accept a player in exchange. 

Linked to this, PSG are reportedly in talks with Philippe 

Coutinho.

The French media outlet report that there was a meeting a 

few days ago between directors from both sides which 

resulted in significant progress towards a deal being made. 

PSG still want a large sum of money, but they are now ready 

to bring Coutinho to the club in exchange.

PSG are still in the market for a goalkeeper and a full-back,

while they are also considering a move for Juventus forward 

Paulo Dybala. As such, they want the money from

the Neymar deal to fund these transfers.

Real Madrid remain in the fight for Neymar, but they are far 

from being as close as Barcelona and PSG are to reaching an 

agreement.