Barca close on Vidal

La Liga champions Barcelona are stepping up their efforts to sign Sevilla full-back Aleix Vidal, according to Sport.

The Catalans are in the market for a right-sided defender after Daniel Alves all but suggested he would not be extending his deal at Camp Nou.

Sport has learned that Sevilla’s

Aleix Vidal has surprisingly emerged as Barcelona’s top target over the last couple of weeks.

While the player’s release clause stands at €25 million, the Catalans are reportedly prepared to offer around €10 million, as well as allow los Rojiblancos to sign Denis Suarez on permanent deal.

Despite joining Sevilla as a right winger, Vidal has impressed since being converted to right back and he now looks set for another big club move.

At the same time, Barcelona are showing interest in Sporting Lisbon full-back Cedric Soares, but the club officials are waiting to hear Luis Enrique’s verdict on the Portuguese defender.

source: http://www.soccernews.com/