BARCA SWOOP FOR ALCACER

MADRID: Barcelona announced on Tuesday the signing of Spain forward Paco Alcacer from Valencia on a five-year contract. He moves to the Nou Camp for a fee of 30 million euros and is likely to be the Spanish champions’ last signing in the transfer window. Alcacer is Barca’s fourth attacking option behind Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar. Alcacer’s buyout clause has been set at 100 million euros.