AS says Dos Santos' agent, Pini Zahavi, has suspended all talks over a new contract and he could be signed by a rival club at the end of this season for £15 million if the situation continues.

Some on Barca's board are also in favour of cashing in on the Mexican and Real sports chief Pedja Mijatovic is keeping tabs on developments.

Real won't make any hostile approach for Dos Santos, instead waiting for Barca to indicate a willingness to sell.