Premier League clubs are chasing Porto defender Nicolas Otamendi ahead of the January market.
A Bola says Barcelona and Chelsea had scouts in the stands for Porto's clash with Nacional to see Otamendi in action.
The Argentine is also being linked with Manchester United, Manchester City and Napoli.
Otamendi is contracted to Porto until 2015.
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