Valverde: Neymar happy amid PSG speculation

Barcelona head coach Ernesto Valverde insists Neymar is happy amid growing links with French giants Paris Saint-Germain.

PSG are reportedly ready to activate Neymar's €222million release clause but the Barcelona star put speculation to one side as he inspired Wednesday's 1-0 win over Manchester United.

Speaking to reporters afterwards, Valverde said: "Neymar was very happy talking to some of his Manchester friends.

"No more news except he's still with us."

"We are very happy to have won. We value United a lot and they are a very strong team," Valverde said.

"In the first half, there was a very high pace with many chances and in the second we tried to control the game."

New signing Nelson Semedo, who arrived from Portuguese champions Benfica, started at full-back and Valverde added: "Semedo is trying to adapt because it is not easy. With day to day I hope he gets it and provides more in attack.

"I hope he helps us but it will depend on his performance. Physically he is a very strong player who can help us."