Norwich City have signed Brazilian defender Bruno Alves on a loan to buy deal, adding depth to their defensive unit ahead of the new Championship season. The 20-year-old has been a key target for the Canaries as they seek to strengthen their squad. Alves has been a stand-out for Cruzeiro's under-20s and has also played for the Brazil U20s side. He has been linked with Real Madrid in the past but has chosen to join Norwich instead. The deal is a significant coup for the club and will give them a strong left-sided option in their defensive unit. Alves will follow in the footsteps of Gabriel Sara, Marcelino Nunez and Pedro Lima, who have all moved directly to Carrow Road from South America. Norwich have a strong scouting operation in the continent and have identified Alves as a key target. The club are confident that he will be a valuable addition to their squad and will help them achieve their goals in the new season.