Barca continue Alba chase

Valencia are resigned to losing Jordi Alba as Barcelona continue to chase the impressive left back, according to reports.

Despite initially being determined to hold onto the 23-year-old, Valencia have now supposedly accepted the player’s departure is inevitable.

Valencia sporting director Braulio Vazquez said he was aware Barcelona were eager to sign Alba.

“I suppose Barcelona want him because he’s Catalan and plays on the left wing,” he told Radio Galega.

“We are obviously talking about an excellent player, and it’s only normal that Barcelona are keen to sign him.”

Alba has a contract with Mauricio Pellegrino’s side until 2013, but they are ready to see him leave for a fee in the region of 15 million euros.

Barca have reportedly already agreed personal terms with the defender, but are yet to table an official offer.