Long deliberating over the future coach of "Barcelona", the leaders seem to be approaching a final decision, informs the portal goal.com
The Catalans, intensively seeking Luis Enrique's successor, are tempting the current Athletic Bilbao coach Ernesto Valverde.
It is said that other candidates fell off for various reasons.
Sevilla strategist Jorge Sampaoli is in negotiations with the Argentine federation and aims to replace recently dismissed Edgardo Bauza; besides, the results of his team under his leadership have worsened.
Everton's face Ronald Koeman raises doubts due to his unsuccessful performance with Valencia team when the Dutchman debuted in the La Liga championship in the 2007-08 season.
Meanwhile, E.Valverde has been working in the Spanish championship for a long time and has accumulated experience in clubs such as Espanyol, Villarreal, and Valencia.
The 53-year-old specialist would not be a newcomer in the Barcelona team - he has played here in 1988-90.
Successfully guiding Athletic, Valverde helped the team end a 30-year trophy drought when two years ago they defeated Barcelona and won the King's Cup.
