Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina has expressed his delight at being linked with a move to La Liga giants, Barcelona, according to Sky Sports News.
Reports coming from Spain have suggested the Barcelona could make a move for Reina next year, after his season long loan at Serie A side Napoli has finished.
Barcelona’s current number 1, Victor Valdes, is expected to depart the Nou Camp come the end of the season after decided not to renew his contract.
Barcelona expressed an interest in Reina during the summer transfer window, though the Reds instead opted to send him on loan to Napoli, though the 31 year old has admitted last month that his time at Liverpool is all but over – leaving the door open for the switch.
Whilst Reina is delighted with the prospect of returning to his boyhood club, he insists his main priority at the moment is doing the best he can for Rafa Benitez’s side.
Speaking to Radio Catalunya, Reina said: “I am happy that my name has been linked with Barcelona, but right now I’m focused on Napoli and doing well here.
“In the summer, we’ll see what happens.
“There has been nothing established yet, but I think Barcelona will have a long list of eligible candidates to replace Valdes – should he leave.”
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He should get his agent to talk directly to Barcelona instead of talking to the press.