Tottenham boss Andre Villas-Boas faces competition from Barcelona for Porto midfielder Joao Moutinho.
AVB sees his former Porto star as the ideal replacement for want-away midfield playmaker Luka Modric.
Sport says Barca are also keen and prepared to offer ã14 million for the midfielder.
AVB won't move for Moutinho until Spurs have settled on terms with Real Madrid over the sale of Modric.