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Rich Jones

Philippe Coutinho reveals transfer stance as he responds to Neymar rumours

Philippe Coutinho has praised "incredible" Neymar - and admitted he can benefit any side amid rumours he will return to Barcelona .

Neymar is said to be pushing for a move to head back to the Nou Camp and recent comments from the Paris Saint-Germain hierarchy suggested they will be open to moving him on.

Reports from Spain have claimed a move for Neymar could involve sending Brazil team-mate Coutinho in the other direction after his limited impact since joining from Liverpool .

Coutinho was initially considered a replacement for Neymar and could fall further down the pecking order if his international team-mate heads back.

Yet he has now broken his silence on Neymar's future and appeared to back the move in comments after Brazil's 5-0 win over Peru in the Copa America.

Coutinho has responded to rumours linking Neymar with a Barcelona return (USA TODAY Sports)

"To play with Neymar is incredible," Coutinho told Marca .

"He is a superstar.

"I don't know what will happen, but it's always a source of happiness to speak about playing with him."

Coutinho was also asked about Neymar by AS and reiterated the impact he can have on any team - but insisted they have not discussed a move.

Neymar is believed to be unhappy at Paris Saint-Germain (AFP)

He said: "He's a player of another dimension and very important to any team he's on. Nobody can deny his qualities and his massive talent, and we all know that."

"Right now, we don't know what will happen but people are saying a lot of things.

"He's part of the group and he has been with the group but we haven't talked about this."

Coutinho reckons Neymar would have a major impact at any team (REUTERS)

Coutinho's fellow Barcelona and Brazil team-mate, Arthur Melo, also urged the club to move for Neymar - and claimed

"Of course I would like it," Arthur told Marca .

"He is a great player."It's not only me, it's everyone.

"The more great players next to each other the better."

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