Barcelona have moved for Roma's Romania international defender Cristian Chivu.
Barca have attempted to sign Chivu for the coming season, but Roma's ?15 million asking price is deemed too rich by president Joan Laporta.
Instead, Barca have made contact with Chivu's agents and told him not to sign a new deal with the Serie A club. The Romanian is in talks over a new deal with Roma, but negotiations have stalled since the end of last season.
Complicating matters for Barca, however, is interest from Real Madrid. If Chivu becomes available, Barca can expect a battle with Real for the defender.
Barca have attempted to sign Chivu for the coming season, but Roma's ?15 million asking price is deemed too rich by president Joan Laporta.
Instead, Barca have made contact with Chivu's agents and told him not to sign a new deal with the Serie A club. The Romanian is in talks over a new deal with Roma, but negotiations have stalled since the end of last season.
Complicating matters for Barca, however, is interest from Real Madrid. If Chivu becomes available, Barca can expect a battle with Real for the defender.
