Father Bruno Alves confirms Barcelona interest

Asked about the rumours linking Porto central defender and Portuguese international Bruno Alves (27) with a move to Barcelona (read more here), the player's father Washington Alves has confirmed the interest of Barcelona in an interview with Barcelona radio station Radio Barcelona:

"Bruno feel immensely honoured by the interest of Barcelona. This interest is actually not surprising since other clubs are also following him. I'm sure Bruno would fit very well in this super team."

In an interview with Catalan radio station Ona FM, Washington Alves also commented on the issue: "When they would reach an agreement with Porto, they won't have problems finding a deal with Bruno, especially because we're talking about a club like Barcelona."

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Barcelona plans bid for Athletic's Amorebieta

Madrid sports tabloid As claims that Barcelona will soon move for Athletic Bilbao central defender Fernando Amorebieta (23). Barcelona has been following the left-footed player over the last four years and thinks he's now ready for a transfer to the top.

Catalan radio station Radio Barcelona claims that the matter is already between the hands of the Barcelona board and that Barcelona plans to open negotiations soon. The club has been informed about the player's contract situation.

Amorebieta, who was born in Venezuela but played for the Spanish youth selections, has a buyout clause of 30 million euro°. Alerted by the many - mainly English - clubs that are following their central defender, Athletic wants to offer Amorebieta a renewal offer, including a rise of that clause.

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