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Ricardo Oliveira could seal a shock move to Barcelona in January window
The 35-year-old veteran striker is currently playing in Brazil with Santos
'Agent Roberto de Assis Moreira, Ronaldinho's brother, sees him at Barca'
Real Madrid face high flying Celta Vigo in La Liga clash on Saturday

Published: 06:07 EST, 24 October 2015 | Updated: 06:07 EST, 24 October 2015

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Veteran striker Ricardo Oliveira has emerged as a shock January transfer target for La Liga giants Barcelona, according to the Spanish media.

Mundo Deportivo reported on Saturday that the Champions League holders could opt to sign the former Valencia striker when the window reopens.

Leading with the headline 'Oliveira is offered' on the front page, the Spanish daily suggested that the 35-year-old has courted the interest of Barca.

Ricardo Oliveira could seal a shock move to Barcelona (left) while Real Madrid prepare for Celta Vigo clash

Oliveira was named in the Brazil squad after an eight-year break and notched in the 3-1 victory over Venezuela

They also went on to report 'the former Valencia and Betis striker has returned to the Brazil squad and his agent Roberto de Assis Moreira - Ronaldinho's brother - sees him at Barca.'

Oliveira has La Liga experience having plied his trade with three Spanish top flight teams but returned to Santos earlier this year following a spell in Dubai with Al Wasl.

Earlier this month, the forward was named in the Brazil squad after an eight-year break and notched in the 3-1 victory over Venezuela.

Meanwhile, AS and Marca have previewed the La Liga clash between Real Madrid and high flying Celta Vigo.

The latter led with the headline 'Celta threaten the "wall" of Madrid in a great match for top spot' as both teams go into the game level on 18 points at the top of La Liga.

Elsewhere in Europe, Juventus' new vice president Pavel Nedved has said 'the affection of the fans moves me, but now they must help the team get back up. I love this shirt and believe in hard work'.