"Neymar? A fantasy transfer and nobody knows where it will end" - Valverde
Reports have linked Neymar with a sensational return to Barcelona after a single season at PSG, but Ernesto Valverde rejected speculation.
Ernesto Valverde says he does not know anything about reports Neymar could return to Barcelona.
The Brazilian has lit up Ligue 1 since leaving Barca for Paris Saint-Germain in August, becoming the world's most expensive player following the €222million deal.
But a broken foot ruled Neymar out of the second leg of a last-16 Champions League tie with Real Madrid, and the 26-year-old is also a doubt for the World Cup.
Reports have suggested Neymar is unsettled at PSG, with Madrid regularly linked to a move for the forward since he left LaLiga.
But Valverde rejected speculation Neymar could make a sensational return to Barcelona after a single season with PSG.
Valverde was also asked about Gremio midfielder Arthur, who is reportedly closing in on a €40m move to Camp Nou.
"Would he fit in? He plays for a different team, it would be absurd - we have a policy not to talk about players at other teams," Valverde said.
"To speak out of place would be taken out of context. He is a good player but he doesn't play for us, I'd rather speak about my own players."