Both Pablo Gavi and Nico Gonzalez are expected to sign first-team contracts with Barcelona.

The young duo has impressed this season, earning rave reviews from fans and pundits alike.

Apart from committing these starlets to the club for the future, this move would also open up options for Xavi in terms of team selection.

La Liga rules state that there must be seven first-team players on the field in each domestic game and that has been difficult for Barcelona to adhere to given recent injuries.

With Nico and Gavi on the books as first-team players, other impressive youngsters like Abde Ezzalzouli, Ferran Jutgla and Alejandro Balde will be able to play in the same line-up.