Barcelona have recalled Marlon Santos from his loan with Nice.

The Brazilian defender was on a two-season loan at OGCN, but it's been confirmed Barca have cut it short this week.

Sport says Barca have ended the Nice deal in order to sell Marlon, with West Ham favourites for his signature.

The Hammers have already offered €15m for the defender and will up their bid to €18m.

However, Barca are demanding over €20m to sell and are confident of reaching that figure thanks to Marlon's form last season.