Barcelona youngster Oriol Romeu is interesting Blackburn Rovers.
Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier has been linked with the 19 year-old Barca B star.
But Blackburn caretaker boss Steve Kean is hoping his Spanish contacts can help to clinch the deal which would see Romeu arrive as a ready-made replacement for Phil Jones, who is ruled out for months.
Experts tip defensive midfielder Romeu to be a star of the future and a handy short-term signing.