Barcelona and Real Madrid on Alert as Cavan Sullivan Agent Casts Doubt on Manchester City Transfer

Spanish giants Barcelona and Real Madrid are reportedly closely monitoring the situation surrounding United States prodigy Cavan Sullivan, as growing uncertainty at Manchester City casts doubt over his scheduled move to the Premier League champions.

The teenage sensation is currently slated to join Manchester City in 2028 once he turns 18 years old. However, following recent fallout and potential sanctions regarding financial breaches hanging over City, question marks have emerged over whether that pre-agreed transfer will ultimately materialize.

Agent Casts Doubt on Move

Sullivan’s representative, Dan Segal, acknowledged the existing pre-agreement while suggesting that circumstances could shift depending on what unfolds in Manchester.

“Manchester City is one of the biggest clubs in the world. What they have built cannot be erased from history. It is true that there is a pre-agreement with them for Sullivan, but you never know what can happen. We hope that they solve everything in the best possible way,” Segal stated, according to reports from Sport.

La Liga Powerhouses on Alert

Barcelona were among several European heavyweights pursuing Sullivan prior to his decision to strike a deal with Manchester City. With the possibility of penalties ranging from major fines and points deductions to player departures—with speculation even surrounding key stars like Erling Haaland—Europe’s elite are circling back to monitor Sullivan.

Widely heralded as the most promising young talent in American soccer, Sullivan recently made his senior debut for the United States Men’s National Team against Peru at just 16 years of age, further cementing his reputation on the global stage.