Neymar not for sale says Barcelona president Josep Bartomeu

Last season's Ligue 1 runners up have said that they are in the market for a major signing and it was rumoured earlier this week that they would be prepared to meet Neymar's €222 million release clause.

However, these rumours were categorically denied by Bartomeu on Thursday, who said: "He is not on the market."

Speaking to the Associated Press, Bartomeu added: "He has a contract for the coming four years and, of course, we count on him. He’s part of our team. He’s part of this trident."

More to the point, Bartomeu also speculated that it would be "impossible" for PSG to complete the deal within the parameters of Financial Fair Play rules.

He said: "These clauses are impossible to activate, if you want to comply with the financial fair play."

Neymar has contributed - either via an assist or scoring - to 185 goals in 186 games for Barcelona, and is part of the club's world-famous striking triumvirate alongside Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez.

Part of the draw of the Ligue 1 club is rumoured to be the opportunity to take centre-stage in his own right as the club's lead striker.