Barcelona tracking Joao Pereira

Barcelona are keeping tabs on Sporting Lisbon full back Joao Pereira, according to Cadena Ser.

The Catalans are reportedly showing interest in the Portuguese international and are even pondering a January bid for the player.

Pep Guardiola is eager to find cover for Dani Alves and he believes the Sporting Lisbon stalwart would be a perfect addition to the squad.

Barcelona had the player watched in the Lisbon derby between Benfica and Sporting last weekend.

However, the Catalans could face competition from other interested clubs, such as Milan, PSG, Villarreal and Schalke.