Bayern Munich centre midfielder Arturo Vidal has reportedly emerged as an option for Barcelona to fill the gap left by Paulinho.

Vidal, 31, has been linked with a move back to Serie A all summer with Internazionale.

But Mundo Deportivo have stated that the return of Brazil international Paulinho to Guangzhou Evergrande has forced a reassessment by the La Liga champions. They want to increase their options in the middle of the park and could be prepared to meet Bayern’s €30 million (Dh128.1m) demands for the Chile superstar.

Vidal has scored 22 times in 132 matches for the Bundesliga holders. He previously represented Juventus from 2011-15.