Deportivo La Coruna left back Filipe Luis fully expects to be a FC Barcelona player opon returning from his summer holidays, according to Sport.

With Sylvinho having been released and "Eric Abidal" still failing to convince, signing a left sided defender is one of Barcelona top priorities this summer.

And it has emerged that the Catalan sporting director, Txiki Begiristain, has already agreed personal terms with Filipe's representatives.

Now all that remains is for the two clubs to negotiate a fee. With Deportivo La Coruna needing to sell to ease their financial concerns, they are keen to resolve a deal quickly.

In addition, the two clubs enjoy a healthy relationship, with Barcelona having sold Deportivo La Coruna promising youth team players such as Joan Verdu and Cristian in the recent past.

Aged 24, Filipe has been a success during his two years at Deportivo La Coruna, having also played for Real Madrid's B team in the past.

Deportivo La Coruna left back Filipe Luis fully expects to be a FC Barcelona player opon returning from his summer holidays, according to Sport.

With Sylvinho having been released and "Eric Abidal" still failing to convince, signing a left sided defender is one of Barcelona top priorities this summer.

And it has emerged that the Catalan sporting director, Txiki Begiristain, has already agreed personal terms with Filipe's representatives.

Now all that remains is for the two clubs to negotiate a fee. With Deportivo La Coruna needing to sell to ease their financial concerns, they are keen to resolve a deal quickly.

In addition, the two clubs enjoy a healthy relationship, with Barcelona having sold Deportivo La Coruna promising youth team players such as Joan Verdu and Cristian in the recent past.

Aged 24, Filipe has been a success during his two years at Deportivo La Coruna, having also played for Real Madrid's B team in the past.