Barcelona contract talks with Daniel Alves remain at deadlock.
Sport says Barca chiefs have informed Alves their budget cannot stretch to meet his current demands. However, the player is insisting his form deserves to be rewarded.
Inside the club, directors remain convinced the issue will be resolved in their favour.
Manchester United have joined Manchester City and Chelsea in sounding out Alves' minders about the player's situation.
But despite the interest, Barca powerbrokers remain confident the final decision will see the Brazilian putting pen to paper on a new deal.