Speculation has been rife over Inter Milan midfielder Marcelo Brozovic, who is attracting interest from Saudi giants Al Nassr.
The Riyadh-based outfit are pushing to sign the Croatian and have tabled an offer of €18 million, reports Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio.
Inter, who previously considered Brozovic untouchable, are now open to selling him as it could ease their financial troubles.
The Champions League finalists have also lined up Sassuolo midfielder Davide Frattesi as a potential replacement if Brozovic leaves the San Siro in the summer.
However, La Liga giants Barcelona are monitoring the 30-year-old as they are scouring the market for midfield reinforcements following the departure of club legend Sergio Busquets.
Barca have held a long-term interest in Brozovic and were previously rumoured to have discussed a swap deal involving Franck Kessie with Inter.
The Catalan giants may be an attractive destination to Brozovic, but the sticking points are wages and the transfer fee.
The former Dinamo Zagreb star is tempted by the wages Al Nassr are ready to offer, which will be unmatched by the La Liga giants given their financial crisis.
The Catalan giants could also have second thoughts on his valuation when they have other priorities in Ilkay Gundogan – who is available for free – and Martin Zubimendi, a much younger player.
Time is also against Barca since Brozovic is increasingly leaning towards a move to Al Nassr.
Barca appear to have secured their first summer signing as they are on the verge of agreeing a deal with Athletico Paranaense striker Vitor Roque.
Gundogan remains the priority target for Barca, and a decision is expected soon from the Manchester City midfielder.
