Barca line up new contract for loan star

Following a disappoiting loan spell with Valencia last season, many felt that Barca may have started to give up on the Madrid-born star but his rennaissance in the Basque country has once against got tongues wagging amongst the Barca hierarchy.

The 22-year-old has racked up 10 goals and six assists in 27 games in all competitions this term, making him one of the first names on the teamsheet at the Mendizorroza, something which has cuaght Barca's eye.

Munir's current contract with Barca expires in the summer of 2019 and Barca are keen to extend his deal beyond that date before he moves into the last 12 months of his contract at the end of the season.

Whilst there is currently no room in the Barca squad for the youngster it is thought that Ernesto Valverde believes that the former Atletico Madrid trainee could be ready to challenge for the first team following another season out on loan.