Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny has emerged as a surprise target for European giants Barcelona due to their current injury crises among their centre backs.
The Catalan club are in the market for an experienced central defender, following a knee injury to first choice defender Samuel Umtiti.
Arsenal man Koscielny has been out injured since the end of last season following a cruciate ligament injury which he sustained during the Europa League semi final second leg against Atletico Madrid in May.
He also missed the chance to become a World Cup winner with France during the summer, subsequently announcing his retirement from international football.