Ryan Smart
Barcelona are reportedly planning a bid to bring Neymar back to the Camp Nou.
During his time in Spain, Neymar formed one of the most potent attacking trios of the 21st century alongside Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez.
After winning eight trophies with Barca, including the 2015 Champions League, he opted for a change of scenery with the intention of winning the Ballon d'Or.
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The Brazil star signed for Paris Saint-Germain for a world-record fee of £222 million, and almost single-handedly guided them to the 2020 Champions League final.
After PSG lost to Bayern Munich, the French side didn't reach those heights again, and Neymar left to join Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal last year.
But he suffered an anterior cruciate ligament on Brazil duty last October that has ruled him out of action ever since.
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Now, Barca are reportedly targeting an approach to bring him back - and given his injury situation, they may find it easier to sign him than in past years.
Spanish outlet Sport say that Barca president Joan Laporta wants to bring a marquee signing to Camp Nou next summer - but there are issues involved.
The first is Brazilian side Flamengo, who have indicated their desire to bring Neymar back to the top league of his homeland.
The second are Barcelona's financial issues, which continue to affect their ability to bring in new signings and register them.
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Neymar's contract expires in June 2025, meaning Barca could negotiate to sign him on a free transfer.
But fitting him within their salary cap would be another key problem, with Neymar believed to be earning around €300 million across his two-year contract with Al Hilal.
Sport also claim that Laporta is targeting the signing of Erling Haaland from Manchester City for the 'medium-term', with Neymar, who turns 33 next year, seen as the ideal 'transitional option'.