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Barcelona considering sensational transfer swoop for Neymar – but only if they can’t lure Premier League star

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BARCELONA are reportedly considering a shock move for Neymar.

The Brazilian could make a sensational return to the club seven years after his exit.

FILE - Al Hilal's Neymar looks on during the AFC Champions League Group D soccer match between Al Hilal and Iran's Nassaji Mazandaran at the Azadi Stadium in Tehran, Iran, Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023.(AP Photo/File)
Barcelona are considering a move to bring Neymar back to the club next summer
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However, Barca’s pursuit is dependant on them missing out on signing a Premier League star.

Neymar was sold to Paris Saint-Germain for a world record £198million in 2017 after four years in Spain.

During that time, he scored 105 goals and provided 76 assists in 186 appearances for Barcelona.

He also won nine trophies with the club, including the Champions League and a pair of league titles.

According to Sport, Neymar could now return to the Nou Camp next summer.

The report claims Barca are considering a move for the 32-year-old if they miss out on signing Erling Haaland first.

Haaland is understood to be their priority target for the 2025 summer transfer window.

Neymar remains a target, though, with his Al-Hilal contract expiring at the end of the season.

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Club president Joan Laporta wants to give him another chance but would face competition from Brazilian side Flamengo.

Laporta’s relationship with Neymar’s agent Pini Zahavi could boost his hopes of striking a deal.

BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA - OCTOBER 01: Erling Haaland of Manchester City celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD2 match between SK Slovan Bratislava and Manchester City at Tehelne Pole on October 01, 2024 in Bratislava, Slovakia. (Photo by Christian Hofer - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)
Barca would reportedly only look to sign Neymar if they cannot bring in Erling Haaland
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Barcelona will also be helped by his desire to play at the 2026 World Cup with the offer to play high level football again.

Neymar joined Al-Hilal last summer, penning a two-year deal worth £314million.

However, he ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament just two months later after making just five appearances for the Saudi Pro League side.

After a year out with the injury, Neymar recently returned to training and could make his comeback at the end of this month.

BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 08: Neymar of Barcelona celebrates his side's sixth goal during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 second leg match between FC Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain at Camp Nou on March 8, 2017 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Etsuo Hara/Getty Images)
Neymar spent four years with Barcelona before his world record move to Paris Saint-Germain in 2017
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