this has been on my mind for a while now and its worrying. From what I read Alves has been unhappy with the contract renewal and Barca unwilling to offer something he is happy with. I just dont understand this, unless it is just part of the bargaining act.

For me Alves has completed Barca since he came. Hes made the RB position his for about 6-7 years now. He is a beast. I know in the past couple of seasons or so hes dipped a little and on and off a bit, but for the most part he has been immense. He always gives 120% each game. At 32 hes still got everything. U just dont find another RB that has the amazing qualities he has. I can say before this season, hes about the 4th best player we have, behind Messi, Xavi, Iniesta. Off the feild hes has very good friendship with his teammates. So for someone as important as him, I hope for Barca's sake that they will keep him for years to come!

Your thoughts?

He'll need to be replaced eventually, but I don't see why Barca won't give in to his demands, either player one of the better RB's in the world, in Alves, or play Montoya and Douglas

Proved today he is still the best right back in the world.