Getafe president Angel Torres has confirmed talks to sign Barcelona midfielder Carles Alena.

Torres admits the deal will dependent on Barcelona's new contract talks with Leo Messi.

He explained: "Aleñá's operation is pending on Messi's.

"The boy wants to come to Getafe and Barcelona knows it. I think he will have a happy ending.

"I am negotiating directly with Barcelona and I hope Aleñá is here before we go to La Manga."