Busquets demands a raise

Casting Lionel Messi, Andres Iniesta and Luis Suarez to one side, Busquets is a fundamental part of Barcelona's success in recent seasons.

Dominating the midfield with pin-point passes and vital interceptions, 'Los Cules' would be lost without him. However, it seems that could become reality.

The aforementioned Spanish newspaper has reported that Busquets is looking for an increase on his current salary (€14 million) and believes he would be well worth given his status as one of the few remaining players of the Pep Guardiola era. 

The Spain international has allegedly already spoken to Bartomeu about his wishes and has highlighted the fact that numerous elite clubs would be interested in his signature, if Barcelona decided not to renew. 

However, with the midfielder approaching 30, the club doesn't want to offer a new deal just 19 months after his last in what could go on to be an interesting saga over the summer transfer window.