Denis Suárez's performances at this summer's Under-20 World Cup in Turkey, where he significantly enhanced his reputation, did not go unnoticed in Barcelona, where the feeling is that the youngster could be a perfect fit for the Barça philosophy.

The 'Azulgranas' are looking to bolster their creative department, a job description that suits Suárez down to the ground. The Galicia-born starlet is confident with the ball at feet, has a real eye for a killer pass and possesses a powerful shot to boot.

Barça has already sounded out the attacking midfielder, who started his career at Celta before joining fellow Sky Blues Manchester City. The offer on the table from Catalonia would see the highly rated Spanish prospect spend one year with the club's B-team, before being promoted to the senior ranks for the following three seasons.

Suárez has been heavily linked with a move away from Manchester this transfer window. Indeed, before the Spanish champions entered the fray, a whole raft of clubs - including Espanyol, Valencia, Sevilla, Granada and even Celta - enquired about taking the youngster on loan next season. The youngster still has a year left on his contract, meaning any side looking to add him to its ranks permanently would have to fork out a fee, something that would be no problem for Barcelona.