Barcelona are interested in the acquisition of&nbsp; Bayern Munich<span class="&quot;&quot;&quot;&quot;">&rsquo;s Austrian-Nigerian wing-back David Alaba in the summer transfer market.<br /><br />According to Mundo Deportivo, representatives of the La Liga champions have opened a line of communication with the Austria star over a move to the Camp Nou and enquired if he is interested in joining the team before making a bid to Bayern Munich.<br /><br />The 23-year-old Alaba has informed Barcelona chiefs that he will join the club if they can play him as a central midfielder, the same role he plays for the Austrian national team.<br /><br />But </span><span class="&quot;&quot;&quot;&quot;"><span>Bar&ccedil;a are in the market for a central defender who is capable of playing on the flank, meaning both parties have to reach a compromise.<br /><br />This season, Alaba has played 44 games in total across all competitions and has netted twice.<br /><br />Igho Kingsley&nbsp;</span> <br /><br /><br /></span>