Oriol Pallas moves closer to signing with Sporting Gijon

Oriol Pallas, an 18-year-old winger, is set to join Sporting Gijon after leaving Barcelona. The Spanish club is advancing negotiations as they seek to add the talented player to their setup. Pallas recently finished his time at La Masia, as Barcelona declined to activate a contract extension. Sporting Gijon plans to place him with Sporting Atletico, the reserve side competing in Tercera RFEF. He has received attention from clubs despite not making a senior appearance for Barcelona.

• 8:05 AMYahoo Sports — Recently departed Barcelona academy winger closes in on Sporting Gijon move – report