Adama Traore transfer: Barcelona 'unwilling to pay' clause as star set for Wolves return

Barcelona have reportedly turned down the chance to sign Wolverhampton Wanderers winger Adama Traore on a permanent deal this summer.

The Spanish international left Molineux in January after struggling for regular minutes this season under Bruno Lage, with Traore returning back to former club Barcelona for the rest of the season. When Traore departed, the terms of the deal included an option for Xavi’s side to sign Traore permanently for a fee of €30m (£25.3m) this summer.

The 26-year-old has started just three times in La Liga since his move and it is now being reported that Traore’s stay in Spain is not being extended. As reported by journalist Fabrizio Romano, Barcelona have opted against triggering their extension option on Traore and he will return to Wolverhampton when the season expires.

The report also suggests that Traore may again leave Wolves once his loan deal expires, suggesting that his long-term future may be away from Bruno Lage’s side. It has also been reported elsewhere that Portuguese forward Trincao, currently on loan at Wolves from Barcelona, will return to Catalonia in the summer, with Wolves opting not to sign him on a permanent deal.

The 22-year-old has played 25 times in the Premier League this season, a run that has included 16 league starts, but he has scored just once in England’s top-flight. He has also added just one assist in the league.

Wolves currently find themselves eighth in the Premier League table and only three points behind West Ham United in seventh, giving them a chance of qualifying for the Europa Conference League. Wolves also have a game in hand on the Hammers.

Wolves have four games left in their season to earn a return to European football next season. However, they