Barcelona close in on Fluminense youngster

Barcelona are looking to close a one-year loan deal for
19-year-old Fluminense midfielder Robert.

Teenage Fluminense midfielder Robert is on the verge of a one-
year loan deal to La Liga heavyweights Barcelona.

Speaking to GloboEsporte.com, agent Vitor Leal said
negotiations between the Brazilian and Spanish clubs were
progressing well.

"We are negotiating with Barcelona. Fluminense has accepted,
Barca is happy and they have sent the proposal to us," Leal
said.

"We are in negotiations to close. It would be a one-year loan.

"It is normal if it takes until January, but it advances every day
and I hope it works out.
"
Robert will play for Barcelona B while training with the first
team.

"Barcelona's idea is to put Robert in the B team and for him to
train and work with the first team," Leal said.

"I have never had a negotiation like with Barcelona. They have
known Robert for a long time ... and always thought his style of
play would fit the style of the club."

Should the loan deal go through, Robert would only be available
to play from January, once the club's FIFA transfer ban expires.