That’s according to Spanish news outlet Don Balon who reckon the wantaway forward could be targeted by the Catalans.
Neymar is on the cusp of leaving the Nou Camp - and Barca need to source a suitable replacement.
Juventus star Paulo Dybala has been linked with a move.
But Don Balon reckon Sanchez, who left the club in 2014, could also be a contender.
The Chile international returned to training yesterday following a post-Confederations Cup break and supposed bout of flu.
But his future remains up in the air with no extension agreed to his current deal, which now has just 11 months left to run.
Manchester City and Chelsea have been sniffing around.
However, according to The Times, Sanchez has been told he can forget about joining a domestic rival.
Arsene Wenger is ready to put his foot down and block any Premier League transfer.
Don Balon say Atletico Madrid could also be potential suitors - especially if they end up losing Antoine Griezmann.
But Sanchez would have to wait for a move to the Vicente Calderon.
Atletico are banned from making any signings until the New Year.
