The cost of bringing Brazilian sensation Neymar to Barcelona could escalate to as much as £160million, according to prospective CEO Joan Oliver.

The Brazilian sensation's move to the Nou Camp from Santos in 2013 remains shrouded in controversy - with the actual fee found to be around £60million before former presidents Sandro Rosell and Josep Maria Bartomeu were called to stand trial on charges of tax fraud.

Oliver, who Joan Laporta intends to make CEO should he be re-elected president, said during a presentation of their future economic plans said: 'I think when you look at [Barca's] financial outlook for the coming years, it leaves a question mark – how much the final price of Neymar will be.

The cost of bring Neymar to the Nou Camp could reach £160 including court fees, claims Joan Oliver

Joan Laporta will make Oliver his CEO should he be re-elected as Barcelona president

'The cost so far is €100m (£72m) and court proceedings may add a further €122m (£88m) in the way of financial liabilities. Neymar could end up costing €222m (£160m).,' said Oliver.

'I think when you look at [Barca's] financial outlook for the coming years, it leaves a question mark – how much the final price of Neymar will be,' he added.

During the presentation, Oliver also claimed that he intends to increase Barcelona's income by 'by quite a bit more than 45% over five years' - the figure achieved by former incumbents Rossell and Bartomeu.

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Laporta tripled revenue during his first spell in charge, although Oliver warned that would not be possible in the current economic climate as it would be difficult to earn more from TV revenue and gate receipts.

However, there is room for growth in terms of sponsorship and kit deals in particular, claimed Oliver who mooted two possible options.