Pique has been linked with the Nou Camp for several weeks and Barca's sporting director Txiki Bergiristain has confirmed that a deal is on the table.

"Things are at an advanced stage," said Bergiristain.

"I can't deny that he is one of the players we're interested in, but he is involved in the Champions League final so things are on hold."

The 21-year-old looks a tremendous talent but has been left frustrated by a lack of first-team chances. He sits behind Nemanja Vidic, Rio Ferdinand and Wesley Brown in the pecking order and will hope a move to Spain will lease new life into his career.

Personally, I'll be disappointed to see Pique leave. His height, ability in the air and composure make him stand out as a tremendous prospect for the future. However, without the guarantee of first-team football,  the Spaniard was unlikely to hang around for the long-term.

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