Barcelona are ready to move for Valencia fullback Jordi Alba.

Sport says Barca powerbrokers are leaning towards moving for the Spain international as they seek a new left-back signing.

The youngster is refusing to consider new contract talks with Los Che and is aware of the growing interest in his signing.

Along with Barca, Manchester United have also been linked with Alba.

The player's camp are refusing all attempts by Valencia to open new contract talks as they wait to see if Barca sports chief Andoni Zubizarreta will make his interest concrete in the coming weeks.