Neymar 'set to pen new long-term deal with Paris Saint-Germain'

Paris Saint-Germain attacker Neymar is reportedly set to sign a new contract with the French giants.

The 28-year-old's existing deal with Mauricio Pochettino's side is due to expire in the summer of 2022, and Barcelona have been strongly linked with a move for their former player.

Talk of a return to Camp Nou has quietened since the coronavirus outbreak, though, with the Catalan giants struggling with the financial implications of the pandemic.

According to Esporte Interativo, PSG are close to signing Neymar to a new long-term contract, with the Brazil international expected to be handed an improvement on his £600,000-a-week salary.

The former Santos youngster has scored 10 times in 13 appearances for the French champions this season, including his team's second against Marseille in the Trophee des Champions on Wednesday night.

Mauro Icardi was also on the scoresheet in the French Super Cup as Pochettino lifted his first piece of silverware since replacing Thomas Tuchel as head coach earlier this month.

Neymar has now netted 80 times in just 98 appearances for PSG in all competitions.