Barcelona are focusing on a deal for Valencia fullback Joao Cancelo.

Marca says sporting director Robert Fernandez is facing up to a task that cannot be put off any longer, Dani Alves needs to be replaced if the club are to repeat the successes they enjoyed during the Brazilian's time at the Camp Nou.

Both Sergi Roberto and Aleix Vidal have been given chances to make the spot their own but neither has truly shone on a consistent basis.

Valencia's Portuguese full-back Cancelo has now emerged as the Blaugrana's first choice ahead of the summer after an incredibly impressive spell in LaLiga.

It is no secret that the former Benfica man has caught the eye of those in power in Catalonia with the club even having made initial attempts to secure his signature during negotiations for both Paco Alcacer and Andre Gomes last year.