Barcelona football chief Ariedo Braida admits Cristian Tello could be recalled from his loan at Porto.

Tello is on a two-year loan at Porto, but with Barca facing a ban from the summer market, Braida has raised the prospect of the 22 year-old being recalled to strengthen the squad's depth.

"Tello can be very important in the future of Barcelona," he told Record.

Tello is tied to Barca until 2016 and has scored five goals and made eight assists for Porto this season.

The young striker hit a hat-trick last week against Sporting CP.