Nice coach Patrick Vieira is planning a raid on Barcelona to boost his attack.

Vieira has announced Mario Balotelli intends to leave this month - and he needs to find a replacement.

Sport says Vieira is eyeing Barcelona striker Paco Alcacer, who is available from Barca.

Alcacer is not in the plans of Barca coach Ernesto Valverde and is also interesting Real Betis.

In two seasons, the 24-year-old has only played 37 games in LaLiga for 10 goals and 7 assists.