Inter Milan have opened talks with Barcelona about a permanent deal for Rafinha.
The Brazil international is on-loan at Inter from Barca to the end of this season.
Inter chief Piero Ausilio has kicked off talks about a fee for Rafinha, with the current option set at €38m.
Ausilio is eager to negotiate down the price for the midfielder.
For his part, Rafinha has declared he wants to stay with the Nerazzurri.