Barcelona have reportedly identified Fulham's Portuguese midfielder Joao Palhinha as an ideal replacement for the recently departed Sergio Busquets.
The LaLiga champions are scouring the transfer market for a midfield figurehead capable of filling the void left by long-standing servant Busquets after he decided to leave Europe and join former team-mate Lionel Messi at Inter Miami.
The Hammers are moving closer to sanctioning a sale for Declan Rice with Manchester City and Arsenal fighting for the Englishman's signature and will use funds from his sale to bring in a new midfield starter.