PARIS-Saint Germain are determined to pull off the biggest transfer ever by signing Neymar.

Barcelona claim the Brazil superstar won’t be leaving the Nou Camp this summer, but rumours are continuing to mount over a world record move to Paris after he reportedly agreed to join the French giant.

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Now, Brazilian outlet GloboEsporte reported Neymar has told friends he’s ready to join the Ligue 1 club, while Esporte Interativo’s Brazilian journalist Marcelo Bechler - who first reported the 25-year-old was set for the sensational move - wrote Neymar has informed PSG players he will be joining them.

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Dani Alves. Source: AFP

The arrival of compatriot Dani Alves in Paris is reportedly a drawcard for the Barca star, who would also have fellow Brazilians Thiago Silva, Marquinhos and Lucas Moura as teammates.

Additionally, Neymar is reportedly attracted to the chance to step out of Lionel Messi’s shadow and become a European giant’s key player.

Now, The Mailreported the Ligue 1 club is becoming more confident they can land the the former Santos star in a €222m (£196m, $AU322m) deal.

PSG are reportedly ready to meet Neymar’s massive release clause, pay a £45m signing on fee, and offer a five-year deal worth £596,000 a week after tax.

The outlet added that Manchester United and Chelsea were both interested in a deal, but pulled out after learning of the player’s release clause.

According to The Guardian, the Ligue 1 club is preparing to hold discussions over a deal, with PSG’s sporting director Antero Henrique set to talk with Neymar’s father.

PSG’s president Nasser Al-Khelaifi (R), the club's new sports director, Portugal's Antero Henrique (C) and PSG's former defender, Brazil's Maxwell. Source: AFP

PSG believe they are on the verge of becoming one of Europe’s most dominant clubs, and Neymar would help them get there.

Coach Unai Emery has admitted PSG is targeting the world’s top players, and Neymar is one name on their list.

“PSG wants the best players in the world, who are in the best clubs in the world,” Emery told L’Equipe.

“If one wants to compete with Bayern Munich, FC Barcelona, ​​Real Madrid and win the Champions League, then PSG must have a player of the world top five. We are trying to get one signed this summer.”

PSG head coach Unai Emery. Source: AFP

He added: “Neymar belongs to the top five world. The president and the club have been working for years to attract the best players. The team, but also the fans, would be glad that there is a top five, six or seven player in addition to the already strong ones who are here. Afterwards, this quest is not easy. Maybe we’ll get there, maybe not.”

However, Neymar has denied he’s set to leave Barca and refused to answer questions when he was asked by reporters at an airport.

Neymar was asked if he was leaving to PSG but he did not respond.



pic.twitter.com/oDZZzgWZWl — Brazil Football 🇧🇷 (@BrazilEdition) July 19, 2017

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu was also approached for a comment by Bechler.

When asked about an imminent transfer and whether Dani Alves played a role, he said: “Relaxed. We’re all relaxed, we’ve already talked enough.”

EITA! @marcelobechler perguntou ao presidente do @FCBarcelona sobre o futuro de @neymarjr no clube e o cara soltou essa aí! Significa? pic.twitter.com/IX59FLy31Q — Esporte Interativo (@Esp_Interativo) July 19, 2017

Sky Sports Spanish football expert Guillem Balague believes the speculation around Neymar’s future “is all a game”.

Former Barcelona president Joan Gaspart thinks it’s part of PSG’s ploy to unsettle Barca and Neymar after the La Liga club’s continued interest in Marco Verratti.

“Neymar won’t leave Barca,” he told RAC1.

“What’s happening is that PSG are retaliating because they’re annoyed by a move to sign their player [Verratti]. They’re trying to make a mess of Neymar’s situation.

“I hope that Neymar clears up that he’s not going soon. [I hope he] says that he’s delighted to be at Barcelona and that the rumours have no foundations.

“As a Barca fan and someone involved in the world of football, so as someone who knows how this works, I think we will have Neymar at Barcelona for many more years. I’m convinced of that -- we are witnessing destabilising tactics from PSG.”

Verratti (R). Source: AFP

However, The Mail reported Verratti could be brought in to replace Neymar if he left for PSG, while Kylian Mbappe and Alexis Sanchez are other potential replacements.

Emery told L’Equipe: “We had three meetings with the president and Antero Henrique to define the strategy of this season. We talked about the recruitment, the composition of the team. We all agreed that we needed to recruit an important offensive player. The club is working for that, this is the first goal.”

He added: “Sanchez and Mbappé are very great players, in addition Mbappé is French. I want French people in a French team.”

Neymar, who joined Barca’s squad to fly out to the United States, has reportedly been told by his club to issue a statement denying reports he could leave.