Agent confident of Alves deal

DANIEL ALVES’ agent Geronimo Suarez is “80-90% confident” a deal can be struck between Chelsea and Sevilla for the full back.

Reports in Spain suggested the two clubs had reached agreement over a £24.5million (€36.2m) switch to Stamford Bridge but the London club today issued a statement denying this.

Suarez said: “Let’s say at least we are 80-90% confident that we can close the agreement.”

Real Madrid have also been linked with the Brazil international but Suarez has reiterated Alves’ declaration that it is Jose Mourinho’s side he wishes to join.

“He is determined to go there (Chelsea),” Suarez said. “He has said to the press here in Seville that he is 100% determined to go Chelsea.

“He asked for Sevilla to close the agreement with Chelsea as soon as possible. These are his own words.” He added: “It may be two or three days or a maximum of one week before both clubs must find a solution.”

Speaking after last night’s victory against Portsmouth Mourinho confirmed the Blues are still in the hunt for Alves but insisted the deal had yet to be concluded.

Mourinho said: “We are trying to buy him but the situation is not done at this moment. We will see what happens.”