Ikhtisar Nigelec

Barcelona sporting director Deco has held meetings regarding two highly-rated Dinamo Zagreb youngsters, reinforcing the club's interest in one long-term target and making contact with another. The former playmaker was in attendance to see the Croatian side in action and is already laying the groundwork for future transfers at Camp Nou.

After a summer of rejecting lucrative offers, Ismael Bennacer is looking to revive his career after joining Dinamo Zagreb on loan from AC Milan.

Barcelona’s move for 16-year-old Cardoso Varela has angered Porto, who have accused his agent of pushing a controversial move to Croatia.

Barcelona have triggered a low release clause of Portuguese teenager Cardoso Varela, who currently plays for Croatian side Dinamo Zagreb.