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Report: Barcelona, Valencia in advanced talks for Brazilian goalkeeper

Barcelona have reportedly agreed to sell goalkeeper Claudio Bravo to Manchester City. Now it's time to find a replacement.

According to multiple reports in Spain, the Catalan giants are negotiating a transfer deal with Valencia for Brazilian goalkeeper Diego Alves, who would join the Catalans on a four-year contract and a €9 million transfer fee. Alves has accepted a role as backup to Marc-André ter Stegen, who will become the undisputed starting keeper with Bravo joining City after the Spanish Super Cup.

Diego Alves is a proven, talented keeper who knows La Liga with a track record of great performances against the biggest Spanish sides.