Laporta talks Dembele contract & 3 other under-radar stories at Barca

Laporta talks Dembele contract

"We are happy with him, he’s motivated, with a contract in vigour, and there will be time to talk about this. It’s not what we’re most occupied with now," Laporta said of Dembele, as quoted by Diario Sport.

Barca won't renew Roberto deal

That's according to Mundo Deportivo. Sergi's contract expires next summer.

Barca won't sign centre-back in January

Gerard Romero says the Catalans view landing a Pique replacement in January as impossible. Inigo Martinez is coming on free transfer next summer.

Why Barca don't want to give Memphis new deal

Mundo Deportivo say the club considers the Dutchman's salary to be too high to offer him fresh terms. He currently earns around €7m per year.