Real Betis are in contact with Barcelona about several young players.

Betis, in a mix of loans and permanent transfers, are targeting at least five young players.

Mundo Deportivo says the Andalusian club intends to ask the Catalans for Alex Collado, Arnau Tenas, Nico, Pablo Torre and Ez Abde, all players who are not part of Xavi's plans.

The good relations between the reigning Spanish champions and Ramon Planes, the sporting director of Betis, once technical secretary of the blaugrana, could facilitate future negotiations.

Betis signed Ayoze Perez last week as he came off contract at Leicester.