Everton and Wigan Athletic are trailing Sporting Gijon defender Jose Angel.
The 20 year-old left-back is attracting growing transfer interest, with Barcelona rivaling English clubs for the defender.
RAC-1 says Barca see Angel as cover for senior left-backs Maxwell and Eric Abidal.
Everton and Wigan are also keen on the young Spaniard, having registered their interest with Sporting during the summer.
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