Barcelona, Dani Alves in advanced talks over stunning return - sources

Barcelona are in advanced negotiations to bring Dani Alves back to the club following his departure from Sao Paulo, sources have told ESPN.

Alves, 38, has been a free agent since cutting his ties to the Brazilian club in September.

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He was present at Camp Nou last month for Barca's 1-0 Champions League win over Dynamo Kiev and president Joan Laporta said earlier this week he "has offered to help the club from a sporting perspective."

Barca had initially been reluctant to bring back Alves, who left the club in 2016. When he first offered his services in October, there were doubts due…