With top clubs circling and a busy summer ahead, Barça wants to lock in its young star before his 18th birthday

Barcelona are hoping to agree a new long-term contract with star player Lamine Yamal for when he turns 18 in July, but the process does not appear to have been as straightforward as they would like.A

There had been an understanding that Yamal would sign new terms when he turns 18 in July but his performances have raised expectations.