Barcelona expect to register Jules Kounde in the next 48 hours.
The departure of Samuel Umtiti for Lecce and Pablo Torre not being registered has created room in the wage cap to register Kounde.
The France defender is expected to be added formally to Barca's squad and made available for Sunday's clash with Real Valladolid.
Mundo Deportivo says this won't end Barca's plan to streamline their squad further.
Pierre-Emerick Aubayemang remains a target for Chelsea, while Frenkie de Jong is also being urged to leave.
