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Barcelona count on Neymar to convince Chelsea's Ramires about move

Barcelona are eyeing Chelsea midfielder Ramires. The Mirror says Ramires is the shock name on Barcelona's transfer hit-list for next summer.

Barcelona boss Tata Martino has drawn up a three-name shortlist with sporting director Andoni Zubizaretta as they look for an experienced top quality midfielder.

They believe Ramires' Brazilian connection and friendship with Neymar could help them swing a deal for the hard working Chelsea star.

Ramires is under contract until 2017 and has enjoyed great success at Chelsea with Jose Mourinho likely to be reluctant to let him go.

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