Barcelona are tracking Olympique Marseille midfielder Maxime Lopez.
El Mundo Deportivo says Barca are watching the French youngster as a potential successor for Andres Iniesta.
Barca are counting on their relationship with OM sports director Andoni Zubizarreta to help smooth any potential negotiations.
Lopez is now being scouted by Barca as they consider eventual replacements for Iniesta.The youngster has revealed offers from Liverpool in the past.
