Gerard Deulofeu is ready to dig in his heels at AC Milan.

On-loan from Everton, Deulofeu is wanted back by Barcelona, which have a buy-back option for the midfielder.

Barca sports chief Robert Fernandez has confirmed their intentions, but Deulofeu doesn't want to be messed about.

The new father, reports Sport , will only consider agreeing to such a deal if Barca intend to keep him.

It's been suggested Robert could sign Deulofeu only to use him as makeweight in a future swap deal this summer.