Alexis Sanchez to stay, Barcelona make huge offer for Neymar, PSG want to sign Vinicius Jr. from Real Madrid and more: Transfer Roundup, 26 August 2019

By Shambhu Ajith

Modified Aug 26, 2019 15:26 GMT

Is Neymar going to be playing for Barcelona next season?

Paris Saint-Germain desperate to sign Vinicius Jr.

Vinicius Jr has not got off to a flying start in this year's LaLiga and with the transfer window still open, he is being linked with an exit and PSG are said to be desperate to sign him. However, according to reports, Real Madrid have told the Ligue 1 champions that they will not be selling the youngster.

PSG's sporting director has been influential in signing several Brazilians who have played for the Parisians. Vinicius is his next project. However, it does not look like the project will take flight immediately. Leonardo is aware of Vinicius not being given a lot of game time and wants to take advantage of the opportunity.

PSG had earlier asked for Vinicius to be included in a swap deal for Neymar. However, despite the Blancos' interest in Neymar, they weren't willing to part with their prized asset.

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