Barcelona Transfer News Roundup: Neymar eyeing Camp Nou return; club receive Bernardo Silva blow, and more - August 8, 2023

Barcelona are overseeing a busy transfer window as they look to improve their squad ahead of the new campaign. Xavi will have his eyes on the UEFA Champions League this season and is planning the necessary changes to his roster.

Meanwhile, Neymar wants to return to the Camp Nou this summer. Elsewhere, the Blaugrana have suffered a setback in their quest to sign Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva.

On that note, here's a look at the key Barcelona transfer stories as on August 8, 2023:

Neymar wants to return to Barcelona this summer, according to L'Equipe. The Brazilian enjoyed a superb four-season run with the Blaugrana but shocked the world by opting to move to Paris Saint-Germain in 2017.

However, that decision turned out to be ill-advised, as the 31-year-old has largely failed to live up to expectations, struggling with injuries and off-form. The Parisians were previously open to his departure this summer. Neymar has now informed the club of his decision to leave and has his eyes on a return to the Camp Nou.

The Brazilian is frustrated by the Ligue 1 champions' lack of action over fan protests at his home in May. He's now hoping to re-join the Blaugrana this year, but a move to the La Liga giants remains complicated.

Barcelona's rebuilding finances mean they might not sustain a blockbuster move for Neymar. The player's sky-high salary also poses a problem. Xavi admires him, but has no space for the Brazilian in his plans for the upcoming season. The 31-year-old also has a penchant to stir up controversy, so Xavi might not see him as the ideal addition to the locker room.

Interestingly, PSG are now keen to keep the player at the Parc des Princes. With Lionel Messi out of the club and Kylian Mbappe's future also