"Barcelona accelerate the process of extending Dembele's contract

Barcelona's management is working on signing a new contract with the team's striker Ousmane Dembele.

Ousmane Dembele, Getty Images

According to Diario Sport, the Catalans plan to complete negotiations with the 26-year-old by 30 June. According to the Frenchman's current agreement with the Blaugrana, his clause will be reduced from €100m to €50m starting in July. Barcelona are ready to make Dembele the club's highest paid player.