Barcelona must find Ł13M to trump Real Madrid for Ajax's Chivu

If Barcelona want to trump Real Madrid for Cristian Chivu, they must find £13 million.

The Ajax wing-back is expected to move to Real in June, but Spanish rivals Barca have also expressed an interest in the Romanian with reports suggesting president Joan Gaspart is attempting to explore a way to bring Chivu to the Nou Camp in January.

However, Ajax are determined to hold onto Chivu until the end of the season - meaning the only way Barca can sign the player is to pay his buyout clause, £l3 million.