Fiorentina face a battle to keep hold of football director Daniele Prade.

Barcelona are in the hunt for a new sports chief after the departure of Andoni Zubizarreta and Prade is high on their shortlist, says El Mundo Deportivo.

The Viola would struggle to keep hold of Prade should Barca come calling, though they are likely to promote from within with Eduardo Macia waiting in the wings.

Prade's current deal expires in June.

Sevilla chief Monchi has also been linked with the Barca job.