Barcelona have been warned against bringing Neymar back to the Nou Camp by former manager Louis van Gaal, who believes the Brazilian forward is “too individualistic”.

Rumours of a return to Spain have swirled around Neymar almost since the day he departed for Paris Saint-Germain for a world record £198million, with Real Madrid and Barcelona both linked with bids for the 26-year-old.

However Van Gaal, who won two La Liga titles and a Copa del Rey during two separate spells at Barcelona, believes that the 26-year-old has not yet developed into a team player and that therefore his former club should tread carefully.

“I think it's not good for Barcelona, but that's my opinion,” the Dutchman told La Porteria de Beteve.

“Neymar is still a young player who can continue to develop. He must first learn to be a team player.

“Neymar is too individualistic, which is why I think Barcelona should be vigilant before deciding to get him back.”

The Brazilian has continued to show his enviable quality since leaving Barcelona for PSG, scoring 41 goals in 46 appearances, but looks no closer to his desire to win the Ballon d’Or and establish himself as the world’s best player now that he is no longer in Lionel Messi’s spotlight.

Indeed PSG face a battle to even make it to the Champions League knockout stages and sit a point off Napoli and Liverpool with two games remaining in the groups. However a win over the latter on Wednesday would ensure that the French champions remain in control of their own destiny.