Neymar is 33 and has played 13 games of football in the past two seasons. But there have been talks over a possible return to Barcelona

Given the quivering wreck the previous incumbent Xavi was reduced to by the end of his spell as Barcelona manager, the cool Flick exudes from the hot seat is remarkable.

According to The Athletic's trusted transfer specialist David Ornstein, PLAYER_LINK|54814|Neymar and his representatives are exploring the possibility of the Brazilian forward returning to the Nou Camp.