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Barcelona eye up Branislav Ivanovic, Darijo Srna and Lichtsteiner for January transfer

Barcelona are weighing up moves for three veteran defenders as they look to replace Aleix Vidal in the January transfer window.

According to Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo, Luis Enrique is considering Chelsea's Branislav Ivanovic, Juventus' Stephan Lichtsteiner and Shakhtar Donetsk's Darijo Srna as short-term options.

Barca had hoped to sign Valencia right back Joao Cancelo, but it is believed that a summer deal worth in excess of £20million is now more likely.

Mundo Deportivo lead on Barcelona's chase for a replacement for defender Aleix Vidal (right)
Chelsea's Branislav Ivanovic (right) is one of three veterans Barcelona are considering
Chelsea's Branislav Ivanovic (right) is one of three veterans Barcelona are considering

Valencia's asking price for the Portugal international has put the La Liga champions off making a move this winter, with a cheaper alternative now being assessed.