Barcelona track six young prospects, including Manchester United’s JJ Gabriel

Barcelona widen their search for emerging talent

Barcelona are keeping tabs on six young players based at clubs across Europe, Brazil and the United States, according to a report from Diario Sport cited by Fichajes. The report says the club’s scouting department is monitoring the players’ development; it does not indicate that Barcelona have made offers or opened negotiations.

The names identified are JJ Gabriel, 16, of Manchester United; Josh King, 19, of Fulham; Arthur Dias, 19, of Athletico Paranaense; Cavan Sullivan, 17, of Philadelphia Union; Gabriel Rajković, 15, of Vålerenga; and Eduardo Conceição, 16, of Palmeiras.

Scouting, not a confirmed transfer move

The report presents the six as prospects under observation, with no further details on Barcelona’s plans or the timing of any possible approach. Barcelona have a longstanding reputation for developing young players, but the latest report describes the club looking beyond its own academy for talent to follow.