Barcelona have joined Chelsea in their bid for Bayern Munich left-back Philipp Lahm.
The Germany international is aware of Chelsea's interest, but insists he doesn't want to consider his club future until after the World Cup.
Bayern are demanding over £10 million for the defender, who has now emerged as a target for Barca.
Barca sports chief Txiki Begiristain has been following Lahm for over two years and the European champs won't sit by should Bayern indicate they're ready to sell this summer.
Begiristain and fellow Barca directors know they must bring in at least one new left-back with Gio van Bronkhorst and Sylvinho both entering the final year of their contracts, which when they expire they will be 32 and 33 respectively.
The Germany international is aware of Chelsea's interest, but insists he doesn't want to consider his club future until after the World Cup.
Bayern are demanding over £10 million for the defender, who has now emerged as a target for Barca.
Barca sports chief Txiki Begiristain has been following Lahm for over two years and the European champs won't sit by should Bayern indicate they're ready to sell this summer.
Begiristain and fellow Barca directors know they must bring in at least one new left-back with Gio van Bronkhorst and Sylvinho both entering the final year of their contracts, which when they expire they will be 32 and 33 respectively.
