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Senior Barcelona players urge Bartomeu to sign Neymar at any cost

The Barcelona dressing room is ready to welcome Neymar back to the Camp Nou. They are aware of what's happening and as per latest reports, several Barcelona players are in constant contact with the Brazilian after he expressed his desire to come back.

Gerard Pique has already revealed that he would be delighted to welcome Neymar back to the squad. However, Pique is aware that Neymar needs to go public with his desire to join Barcelona if the Catalans are to make a move for him.

The report adds that Barcelona's senior players have all talked to club president Josep Maria Bartomeu and urged him to bring in Neymar at any cost. It is no secret that Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar share a great equation off the pitch and there is no doubt that the South Americans would all love to lead the frontline once again for Barcelona.

There are two concerns. First of all, Neymar is not willing to go public with his intention to join Barcelona. He does not want other potential escape routes like Real Madrid to close as he wants to leave PSG more than he wants to join Barcelona.

The second reason is...

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