Few clubs have such a strong record of identifying and then bringing in young talent over the last decade, and another of their gems has caught the attention of Barcelona. Morocco international Eliesse Ben Seghir has been going past defenders all season, including Blaugrana players.
Ben Seghir played 70 minutes against Barcelona in the Champions League as Monaco ran out 2-1 winners in September, and as Gol Digital (via MD), the Blaugrana have been keeping an eye on him ever since. They discovered him, and are considering whether he might be an option before he hits the big time.
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The 19-year-old has 7 goals and 4 assists in his 24 appearances this season so far, and has operated centrally and on both wings at various points. He also made his debut for Morocco in 2024, and has already contributed 5 goals in just 8 caps. More than his ability being questioned, landing him before the heavyweights in the Premier League put big money on him seems to be the biggest obstacle for Barcelona.