Barcelona are eyeing Inter Milan defender Milan Skriniar.
SME in Slovakia reports Barca coach Ernesto Valverde is concerned about his lack of defensive cover, especially after the injury to Samuel Umtiti.
Barca have turned to Skriniar, but Inter's asking price of €85m is proving too rich.
The centre-back is in contract talks with the Nerazzurri after starring in his first season, but so far there has been no agreement.