Chelsea are considering a shock move for old-boy Eidur Gudjohnsen.
Gudjohnsen, 29, was the subject of firm bids from West Ham and Portsmouth in the summer.
Although both clubs remain interested, they will not match the player's £100,000-a-week wage demands.
Gudjohnsen has failed to nail down a regular first-team place at the Nou Camp since his £8million switch last year.
Barca boss Frank Rijkaard is keen to keep the striker, but could be tempted to sell for £5m to reduce the club's wage bill.