FC Barcelona are set to hold talks with Internazionale
about Deco and Thiago Motta in a move that could open the way for a
renewed bid to take Frank Lampard to Camp Nou.
After capturing Touré Yaya from Monaco, Motta is now surplus to
requirements at Barça and Deco's future is seriously in doubt after
his performances last term, according to Catalan radio.
The Portuguese playmaker maybe seen as a pivtoal player in the
midfield, but his failure to heed a mid-season warning over his
attitude has meant that the Blaugrana are considering his
future.
Inter have made their interest in the former Porto star known as
Barça's vice-president, Ferrán Soriano, is due to fly to Milan in
the next few days to discuss both Deco and Motta.
If negotiations do take place, then Chelsea could well come into
the frame as José Mourinho has also been continually linked with a
move for Deco.
While the Blues boss is intent on keeping Lampard at Stamford
Bridge, he could well see a swap deal as being to his advantage as
there would be no disruption to his plans.
The England midfielder is no stranger to talk of a move to FC
Barcelona, but the Catalan giants have never made a concrete offer
for his services.
While his wife Elén would welcome a return to her home city, where
the couple own a house, Lampard has refused to speculate as any
talk could jeopardise his relationship with Chelsea.
If Inter press ahead with a move for Deco, then Barça could move
for Lampard anyway as he is in a position to force a transfer by
buying out his contract with the Blues.
While the radio report believes that a replacement would have to be
found for Deco, Henry's arrival could well see Ronaldinho move back
into midfield to play alongside Xavi.
