Barcelona Squad Are 'Sick' of Neymar to PSG Talk, Feel Rumours Have Damaged Club

A selection of Barcelona players are said to be "completely sick" of the speculation linking their team-mate Neymar with a move to Paris Saint-Germain.

That's according to Lluis Mascaro of Sport, who added that the players feel the Brazilian's sale is "imminent" and "inevitable" despite the efforts of some squad members to convince him to stay. It's suggested some Barcelona players have done "everything possible" to change the player's mind.

"Neymar could have made much less of a big deal over his decision and not make it into a public spectacle," said a source quoted by Mascaro, who added the players are keen for the saga to be ended as soon as possible.

As noted by Mascaro, the rumours swirling around the Brazilian have been headline news, that despite Barcelona enjoying three wins over Juventus, Manchester United and Real Madrid during their pre-season tour.

Those players hoping for a swift solution to this situation will be encouraged by reports from RMC Sport's Mohamed Bouhafsi, who has stated that Neymar's move will be made official on Wednesday:

As reported by BBC Sport, PSG are said to be willing to trigger the buyout clause in Neymar's contract worth €222 million (£198 million), making him the most expensive player in history.

There have been signs of tension in the Barcelona camp to back up the reports. After all, Neymar walked out of training in Miami on Thursday after tangling with new signing Nelson Semedo. Naturally, it was an altercation that added further fuel to the feeling that Neymar will likely be on his way.

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While Barcelona's squad may be ready to move on, if the Brazilian did depart, then there would be a massive hole to fill on the left flank.

In his four years at the Camp Nou, Neymar has gone from strength to strength. Once a capricious and erratic wide player, now he's a proven world-class talent. Finding a more effective forward would be an unenviable challenge for the Blaugrana.

In the big games, Neymar so often comes up with moments of brilliance, per Squawka Football:

Often when a team loses a key man, the remaining players can become galvanised and be better off, especially if there is disharmony in the camp. Plus, the Brazilian's departure will not leave Barcelona short of quality in attacking areas; they already have Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez, arguably the best player and the best centre-forward, respectively, in the game.

Still, Neymar is a special talent, and even with a potential €222 million recouped for his services, it's tough to see how Barcelona will be better off without him.