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Barcelona say they "have the beginning of an agreement" over keeper Claudio Bravo's transfer to Manchester City.

The Spanish club's technical secretary Robert Fernandez said: "We are awaiting events this week. When Claudio leaves, we hope to have a new keeper."

The arrival of Chile international Bravo, 33, would likely leave England keeper Joe Hart as third choice at City under new manager Pep Guardiola.

Hart, 29, is considering a move after being dropped for Willy Caballero.

Guardiola said on Friday that the club if he wants, with Everton and Spanish side Sevilla interested in signing him.

91Èȱ¬ Sport understands the player does not want to move to Sevilla - or German side Borussia Dortmund, with whom he has also been linked.

Hart has been a substitute in City's three games this season, with former Barca boss Guardiola saying he prefers a goalkeeper "able to play with the ball".

He added: "I spoke with Joe from the first moment we met. I try to be clear with my players and I was clear with him.

"The first thing I am looking for from the goalkeeper is to save. After that he has to be able to help us to create a good build-up. That is why I am here."

Hart has made 347 appearances in all competitions for City since joining from Shrewsbury in 2006.

He has won 63 caps for England, but had a disappointing Euro 2016, as Roy Hodgson's side were knocked out in the last 16.

Bravo, who has played 75 games for Barca following a move from Real Sociedad in 2014, is Chile's most capped player with 106 appearances.

Ajax goalkeeper is expected to replace Bravo at Spanish champions Barcelona, who also have German 24-year-old Marc-Andre ter Stegen.