Neymar set to stay at Paris Saint-Germain

Neymar is set to stay at Paris Saint-Germain, Premier League players complain about training, and Liverpool agree a kit deal.

Neymar set to stay at PSG

The Mirror reports that Paris Saint-Germain’s Brazilian striker Neymar is set to stay at the French club despite speculation linking him with a move back to Barcelona. The 28-year-old forward’s agent Wagner Ribeiro said: "I think Neymar will stay at PSG because the market is difficult. The economic world of football will change." 

***: The impact of the coronavirus has severely hampered the finances of every top level club, and they will be looking to strike bargains wherever they can. PSG had wanted to recoup much of their initial £198 million outlay if they were to give Neymar up, and now both parties may be forced to agree a new contract to make the most of the situation.

Premier League players complain of sticky footballs

Sticky balls are proving to be a problem for Premier League footballs as they feel their way back into training. The Sun claims that heat and disinfectant is affecting the touch of the ball in training, and that players are concerned that social distancing and small groupings are making training ‘pointless’ as they attempt to get back to their best form.

Liverpool to finish season in New Balance 

Liverpool have agreed a deal with both Nike and New Balance that would see them lift the Premier League trophy in their current kit, rather than next season’s Nike outfit. Their New Balance deal runs out at the end of May, but an agreement has been reached which sees Nike receive compensation in order to start their deal at the beginning of the new season.