BARCELONA confirm Manchester City target, Claudio Bravo, will play their league opener on Saturday — but admitted there was still a chance the stopper could leave the Nou Camp.
The Chile No.1 looks set for a switch to the Etihad for £14.5million with Pep Guardiola not keen on Joe Hart.
However, an injury to Barca’s other goalkeeper, Marc-Andre ter Stegen, has delayed any move.
The Catalan giants’ technical director, Robert Fernandez, revealed Bravo would be with the team for the clash with Real Betis.
He said: “Many things are being said, but all I can say is that on Saturday, he will be with us.
“If he goes, we would need to bring in another goalkeeper beforehand.”
Bravo saved a penalty as Barcelona claimed the Spanish Super Cup, after a 3-0 victory over Sevilla.
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The La Liga are reportedly closing in on Valencia’s Diego Alves as back up to Ter Stegen.
And Fernandez admitted only players who would improve the side could come in.
He added: “If we do enter any negotiations, it is because the incoming player would bring something to the team.
“We will think hard about it. We have time.”
Guardiola dropped Hart for the Premier League opener against Sunderland and Champions League play-off against Steaua Bucharest in favour Willy Caballero.
The England No.1 knows he will not play at City and is desperately looking for a loan move, accepting two weeks is not enough time to decide his permanent future.
Everton look favourites to sign Hart.
Ronald Koeman brought in Maarten Stekelenburg, but would like to bring in an established goalkeeper.
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