Barcelona's pursuit of PSG star Neymar have received a huge boost.

Barca president Josep Maria Bartomeu is determined to bring the Brazil captain back to the Nou Camp this summer in an effort to appease angry fans - and also captain Lionel Messi.

Indeed, Messi declared last month: "I have said it several times, in sporting terms, Neymar is one of the best in the world and I would like him to come back.

"What does he give to the locker room? He was a very happy person, he was always happy."

And Sport says Bartomeu's plans have received a boost with PSG prepared to sell at a loss this summer.

PSG paid €222m to meet Neymar's buyout clause almost three years ago - and they're now willing to part with him for €170m.

Barca attempted to settle on a cash-plus-players swap deal last summer, which was rejected by PSG sports chief Leonardo. A straight cash deal is likely to be only the way Neymar will return to the Nou Camp later this year.