West Ham United boss Slaven Bilic is eyeing Barcelona midfielder Alen Halilovic.

The young Croatian is expected to become available for loan in the coming weeks after Barca B's relegation from the Segunda Division last season.

Halilovic has no interest playing in the Spanish Third Division next term, but is also not ready for Barca's first team.

Sport says the midfielder could be on the move in the coming weeks and West Ham have already registered their interest.

Bilic, who still has close ties to Croatian football, is well aware of Halilovic's talent and rates the youngster highly.