Spanish midfielder Denis Suarez could be returning to Barcelona sooner than expected, according to Catalan media outlet Sport.

The 20-year-old joined Sevilla on a two-year loan with an option to buy in the summer, but it seems the Catalans have regretted letting the player leave the club.

Namely, Suarez largely impressed at Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan, starting five of seven league fixtures to help los Rojiblancos climb to third in the league standings.

As a result, Sevilla are widely expected to activate a €6 million buy-out clause, although it is important to note that Barcelona will have the last say considering that they can buy back the player for €9 million in that case.

If their transfer ban is upheld, the Catalans will probably attempt to bring Suarez back to Camp Nou next summer, and while their league rivals can reject such an arrangement, the two clubs are expected to find some sort of agreement given the excellent relations between them.