Barcelona want Neymar to publicly ask for transfer?

Barcelona are reportedly keen for Neymar to publicly state that he wants to return to Camp Nou this summer.

The Brazil international was left out of Paris Saint-Germain's Ligue 1 opener against Nimes last weekend amid suggestions that he will be moving on before the end of the month.

Barca have been strongly linked with a move for their former attacker, while Real Madrid are also said to be interested in a deal for the South American before the Spanish transfer window slams shut.

According to the Daily Mail, the reigning Spanish champions want Neymar to 'make a public declaration' confirming that he wants to return to the club.

Earlier this week, PSG boss Thomas Tuchel admitted that he was unsure whether the 27-year-old would still be with the French giants by the time that the window closes.

The former Santos youngster is said to be valued in the region of €200m (£188m) by PSG, although both Barca and Madrid are said to have offered various players as part of their attempts to sign the attacker.