A host of Premiership clubs are chasing Barcelona midfielder Thiago Motta.

The Sunday Mirror says West Ham, Manchester City and Middlesbrough are all chasing the Brazilian.

Motta said: "I've spent my entire career at Barcelona so if our coach is not interested in me I expect the gesture of them making it easy for me to move on. If I am a free agent it will be easy to find a new club.

"The Premier League is sensational and has a style that's perfectly suited to the way I play. I've played many games against English opposition and believe I can enjoy football in England.

"The key at the moment is to sort out my Barca situation."