Barcelona are eyeing Atletico Madrid defender Joao Miranda.
Sport says agents for the Brazilian have been in contact with Barca in recent days.
Barca management are keen on Miranda, but not at the €30 million Atletico are demanding for his sale.
Despite the arrival of Jeremy Mathieu from Valencia, Barca are still in the market for another centre-half.
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