Valencia are chasing Barcelona midfielder Alen Halilovic.

The Croatian is on-loan at Sporting Gijon this season.

Sport says Los Che don't want to loan Halilovic. They are looking to sign him. For that reason, they have already began talks with Barça to see what the situation is.

Initial contact has been made, but Barça have already made it clear that whatever deal Valencia lay on the table, they want to maintain a buy back option on the talented midfielder.