Barcelona management are eager to get Sergi Samper back at La Masia after a difficult loan spell with Granada.

The midfielder endured three sackings this season and has seen his loan cut short.

Sport says Barca aren't giving up on Samper and are prepared to add him to their senior squad for next season.

The final decision will be left to the new coach, though the prospect of selling him has been ruled out.

Samper is tied to Barca until 2019, with the option for another 12 months.