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 Hart can leave the club if he wants, with Everton and Spanish side Sevilla interested in signing him.