The Argentine only moved to Strasbourg from Segunda Division Alaves this past summer for €16m.
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And after nine goals in his first 10 games for Strasbourg. Panichelli's form has brought him to the attention of Barca.
Mundo Deportivo says Barca see the 23 year-old as a potential replacement for veteran Robert Lewandowski, who is off contract next summer.
Last season, on-loan with Mirandes, Panichelli struck 21 goals in 44 games and has since carried on this form into Ligue 1.