Chelsea and Manchester United have been linked with a big-money move for Thiago Alcantara.
The Bayern Munich midfielder is thought to be available for £62 million and ESPN has claimed both Premier League clubs have made an enquiry.
The 27-year-old been has been tipped to leave Bayern this summer, although sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic said the German champions planned to keep him.
Sport Bild reported last month that he was keen on a return to Barcelona, but the La Liga club were put off by Bayern’s asking price.
Thiago joined Barcelona aged 14 and made his first team debut in 2009.