Barcelona are closing in on a new left-back from La Liga rival

Barça currently have only one recognised left-back, in the shape of 30-year-old Jordi Alba. Ernesto Valverde has earmarked Junior as a potential long-term replacement after his impressive performances for Spain’s under-21s this summer.  With some reports suggesting that the bid has already been accepted, it looks like this will soon be a done deal despite Junior’s release clause at Betis being reported at €50m. Junior was born in the Dominican Republic, and became the first Dominica-born player in La Liga when he made his debut for Real Betis in 2018. Betis have already moved to secure a replacement for Junior by signing Alfonso Pedraza from Villareal on loan with an option to buy.  NOW READ… 8 managers whose appointments were deeply, deeply unpopular 7 intriguing transfers that have gone under the radar this summer 27 essential Fantasy Premier League tips from old winners and experts Barcelona and Real Madrid step up chase for Ceballos Tello to join Real Betis from Barcelona in €5m deal A perfect match – Real Betis confirm Fabian renewal in ‘First Dates’ video Barcelona asked about Real Madrid target Ceballos – Serra Ferrer Wolves set to complete loan deal for Real Madrid defender Jesus Vallejo Eric Bailly concerned over his Manchester United future amid Harry Maguire speculation Bury face threat of expulsion from EFL Paulo Dybala opens the door for Premier League move Tottenham chairman Levy to give Pochettino increased backing in silverware bid 7 players Frank Lampard must still sell despite Chelsea’s transfer ban 28 red hot fantasy football tips Manchester United clinch €75m deal for midfielder as Real Madrid close in on Paul Pogba 10 overpriced transfers that absolutely worked out Manchester United haggling over £7m in pursuit of Bruno Fernandes