Sergi Roberto is in line to sign a new contract with Barcelona.

Esports 3 reports a U-turn will see him extend his contract by two more years, until 2024.

The midfielder was one of the players Joan Laporta's board had put on the transfer market in a bid to reduce their wage bill this summer. However, Roberto has always been reluctant to leave.

With the summer window advancing, Barça and Sergi Roberto are studying a new scenario that would also help the club trim the wage bill. He would extend his contract until 2024 but for the extra two years he would accept a smaller salary.

The wage bill at the club is one of the problems for confirming Lionel Messi's new contract as they must conform to La Liga's salary rules.