Neymar takes part in PSG training amid ongoing Barcelona speculation

Neymar took part Thursday in training with Paris Saint-Germain, despite fresh speculation that he is refusing to play for the club.

Reports in Spain suggest Neymar has informed PSG that he will not play any more matches in an attempt to force through a move to his former team Barcelona.

The Brazil forward has been strongly linked with a return to Catalonia just two years after swapping clubs for a world-record fee of €222million (approx. $245.6 million).

He returned late for preseason training with PSG and has yet to take part in any of their friendlies because of foot and ankle injury complaints.

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The 27-year-old is also suspended for Saturday's Trophee des Champions clash with Rennes after his altercation with a fan following PSG's Coupe de France final loss to the same opposition in April.

But Neymar was all smiles as he took part in training with his teammates Thursday in China and could be in contention for PSG's Ligue 1 opener with Nimes a week from Sunday.

PSG beat Sydney FC, 3-0, in the last of its preseason friendlies to make it two wins in four matches during the close season.