Barcelona's general manager Pep Segura travelled to Brazil this week to negotiate the signing of Santos starlet Rodrygo Goes.
The 17-year-old forward has been heavily linked with Barcelona and despite resistance from the Brazilian club, Segura's meeting with Santos president Jose Carlos Peres has seen the negotiation process accelerated.
According to UOL Esporte, via Sport, Barcelona have made an offer of €30m for Rodrygo - but the report claims the Brazilian side remain reluctant to sanction a deal unless past debts are resolved.
Santos are opposed to relinquishing their highly rated star due to ongoing issues pertaining to Neymar's signing in 2013, with the club claiming that they are still owed €14.