From 'Neymar is 200% going to stay' to 'if he wants to go, he can pay his clause'

Despite efforts from the club and his teammates to retain the Brazilian, as of now both parties do not seem to be on the same page. This summer's transfer bomb is still brewing.

Barcelona have attempted to persuade the footballer and his father, but talks between the club's board and Neymar have been far from smooth, as reported by Spanish daily 'As'.

When speaking publicly, Barca's discourse have taken a drastic turn. First came the 'Neymar is 200 per cent going to stay'. When reports of PSG's intentions to pay the price for the Brazilian emerged, president Josep Maria Bartomeu launched a firm message: 'Neymar is not for sale'.

Bartomeu's latest public appearance more or less confirms a weak relationship which is hanging by a thread. 'If he wants to go, he can pay his release clause', he said on Saturday. A true statement of intent.

Barcelona have made it clear that if PSG finally sign Neymar, breaching every rule of the Financial Fair Play, they will take the case to UEFA. It has been called out as a maneouvre, a desperate attempt to draw attention away from the striker's inevitable departure.

Time goes by and Neymar appears to be living his final moments as a member of Valverde's squad. His teammates know his decision and next week will be decisive for his future.