Barcelona president Joan Laporta is ready to move for Chelsea midfielder Hakim Ziyech.

Sport says Laporta is eyeing the Morocco midfielder for the January market - and has received encouragement from Chelsea.

Barca aim to take Ziyech on-loan and would split his €7m salary 50-50 with Chelsea.

Blues management are willing to do business, with Ziyech potentially joining on a free loan with no permanent option.

For his part, Ziyech would welcome a switch to the Nou Camp over the New Year.