Barcelona are making an attempt to rumble Real Madrid plans for Real Betis midfielder Dani Ceballos.

Real Madrid are prepared to meet Ceballos' buyout clause this week in order to close a deal for the Spain U21 star before loaning him back to Betis for the new season.

However, Catalan sources say Barca are also in contact with Betis about a deal for the midfielder.

With Barca hero Lorenzo Serra Ferrer now in charge of Betis, the Blaugrana are attempting to trump Real for Ceballos.

However, Real president Florentino Perez is confident seeing off Barca's attempt, knowing Ceballos is keen to move to Madrid.