Barcelona are happy to trigger their permanent option for Gremio midfielder Arthur Melo.
Sport says Barcelona will activate their €30m option-to-buy clause for Arthur before the 15th July.
The agreement with Gremio states that Arthur, 21 years old, will complete the current season in Brazil and won't arrive at the Camp Nou until the winter transfer window opens in January, 2019.
Barca coach Ernesto Valverde has been asked if he'd like to bring that move forward and have the young midfielder available from the start of this season.
If the coach decides he wants to add Arthur to his squad now, Barcelona will enter negotiations with Gremio to bring forward the deal.