Real Betis are set to snap up Barcelona midfielder Nico Gonzalez.

Betis have approached Barca for the youngster and the Catalans have given the green light for a loan move.

Nico spent last season on-loan with Valencia, though the campaign was disrupted by injury.

Betis hope to close an agreement before the start of preseason.

New Barca sports chief Deco has approved the deal, with Nico having the final say on the transfer.