Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu was "decisive" in the club's reported deal with Borussia Dortmund for Ousmane Dembele, though general manager Pep Segura has yet to confirm an agreement has been reached.
According to Sport, Bartomeu met with and negotiated a deal with Dortmund in Monaco ahead of Thursday's UEFA Champions League group-stage draw, with his presence at the talks making the difference.
Sky Sports' Guillem Balague and Grup 14's Rafael Hernandez offered contrasting reports on the structure of the deal, but it appears the total cost of the transfer will be in the region of €150 million (£138 million):
Guillem BalagueThe unconfirmed fee for Dembele seems to be €150m (120+30).