The Spanish giants are in the market for a new No 1 after Victor Valdes announced he will end his 11-year stint with the club at the end of the season.
Forster has impressed for Celtic again in the Champions League this term after the Spanish media labelled him 'The Great Wall' following his heroics in his side's 2-1 win over Barcelona last season.
Full stretch: Fraser Forster has proven himself to be a top-class keeper after a string on impressive displays
Scourge of Barca: Forster (right) makes a
stunning save to keep out Lionel Messi during last season's win and
(below) stops a Neymar shot in this season's narrow defeat
Barcelona were first alerted to Forster's talent in their defeat at Parkhead last term. Spanish newspaper El Mundo hailed his performance as 'La Gran Muralla' (The Great Wall).
'I can't say that I watch him every week - but when we have played Celtic he has shown that he is a world-class goalkeeper.
'From what I have seen he has everything to succeed at a club like Barcelona - and with his Champions League performances for Celtic I am sure there will be more than one big club interested in him.'
‘It’s going to be impossible to keep Fraser, the way he’s playing,’ Lennon said. ‘Inevitably, I think a huge club will come in and make a huge bid for him.
Key man: Xavi hailed the qualities of Forster, suggesting he is a ready-made replacement for Victor Valdes
On his way out: Long-time No 1 Victor Valdes will leave Barcelona at the end of the season
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