Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman is prepared to leave Ousmane Dembele in the stands if he doesn't sign his new contract.

Dembele's current deal runs to June and talks over a new contract are now at an advanced stage.

There is a confidence the France attacker is prepared to put pen to paper.

Koeman said: "Dembélé? First, that he renew his contract, because it is his last year and for the club it is important that he renew.

"Dembélé is a very, very good player if he is physically well. When he recovers he will be a vital footballer."