Bayern Munich are chasing Real Madrid defender Fabio Cannavaro.
The Italian veteran is off contract in June and has attracted interest from Manchester City and Tottenham.
AS says Bayern made contact with Cannavaro's agent, Gaetano Fedele, in mid-February to register their interest. This week's humiliation by Barcelona has kicked Bayern into action and they have made fresh contact with Fedele about a Bosman deal.
For his part, Cannavaro is reluctant to make a decision over his future until after this year's Confederations Cup.