Gabriele Marcotti: Barcelona can't offer anything more Neymar
Barcelona have endured a troublesome summer as they aim to close the gap on Real Madrid at the summit of Spanish and European football next season.
Ernesto Valverde has succeeded Luis Enrique but failed to bring in No1 target Marco Verratti from Paris Saint-Germain earlier in the transfer window.
Since then, PSG themselves have pressed ahead with plans to sensationally lure Neymar away from the Nou Camp.
Express Sport understands the Ligue 1 giants are on the brink of a £196million deal that will see him usurp Manchester United's Paul Pogba to become the world's most expensive player.
Barcelona hope signing Philippe Coutinho from Liverpool will prevent Neymar's exit to Paris Saint-Germain
Despite PSG attempting to sign their star man, Barcelona themselves are attempting to snap up Liverpool playmaker Coutinho.
And Spanish outlet Diario Gol claim their interest is due to the fact they feel a move for the Brazilian could be enough to tempt Neymar into staying.
The pair have a close relationship both on and off the pitch and have made no secret of their desire to one day grace the same field.
And Barcelona think that playing together might appease Neymar.
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Barcelona want Philippe Coutinho to stop Neymar joining Paris Saint-Germain
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Neymar looks increasingly likely to swap Barcelona for PSG
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Speaking in March, the 25-year-old said he wanted his compatriot to join him at Barcelona.
"A Premier League player that I would like to have in Barcelona is Coutinho," he said.
"I believe Philippe Coutinho is a player that would totally fit in at Barcelona.”
