Adama Traore's potential move to Barcelona could be scuppered by their financial situation, club president Joan Laporta has admitted.
The Wolves star has impressed since joining on loan in January and the Spanish giants are very keen on exercising a clause in his loan deal and making the move permanent for a reported £29.1million.
But as reported by the Athletic, Laporta conceded that organising the finances of a transfer would be difficult.
He said: 'Adama has Barca DNA, he's one of the best forwards in the world, he's fast. We'd love Adama Traore to stay here, it's possible — but we're in a difficult financial situation. We'll see at the end of the season.'
Referencing veteran full-back Dani Alves, 38, who joined on a short-term deal until the end of the season, Laporta added: 'There are options for them to stay.
'With Dani, it is easier and with Adama, it will be possible even though it is an economic issue. We'll see what we can do!'
Rapid winger Traore, 26, spent 11 years at Barcelona as a youngster, making a handful of first-team appearances, before stints with Premier League sides Aston Villa, Middlesbrough and Wolves marked him as a unique talent in English football.
The Spaniard has performed well since his return to the Nou Camp, particularly in his second debut against Atletico Madrid, but the club's massive debt has restricted their recent signings.
Despite this, the club are said to be confident they can land striker Erling Haaland this summer, even though it could take more than £200m in combined transfer fees and wages to complete the deal.
The Borussia Dortmund hotshot is expected to leave this summer, with Real Madrid and Manchester City also in the running to snap him up.
His release clause is around £64m but the Norwegian would also require massive wages on a multi-year contract - and Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo say Haaland will cost as much as £208m in total, with City better positioned to get him.
But the headline on Wednesday's edition of Diario Sport reads 'It's possible!' with a picture of Haaland and claim Barcelona have 'enticed' Haaland with their 'sporting project' and also predict the same transfer fee.
The reports came after Barcelona president Joan Laporta denied negotiations are already underway to sign Haaland.
The 21-year-old reportedly had a meeting with head coach Xavi Hernandez in Munich last week, but the Catalan giants president was quick to deny further rumours.
In an interview with Barca TV on Monday, Laporta added: 'I cannot say anything because his price will go up. We are planning to strengthen all of our lines. We are working. We will make economic decisions to favour sporting issues. Every player wants to come to Barca.'
Moreover, Barcelona are reportedly close to signing Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen on a free transfer, offering the Danish centre half a £5m-a-year deal.