Nemanja Vidic linked with shock Barcelona switch

Manchester United defender Nemanja Vidic has been linked with a surprise summer move to Barcelona.

The Serbian is out of contract at the end of the season, and is said to be weighing up his options, despite being offered a new deal at Old Trafford.

Barca manager Gerardo Martino has included Vidic on a shortlist of players that could help bolster his defence, according to Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo.

Chelsea's David Luiz, Paris Saint-Germain's Thiago Silva and River Plate youngster Eder Balanta are also said to be on Martino's shopping list.

Previous reports suggest that Vidic has received offers from Italy.