Barcelona to compete with Real Madrid for teenage sensation

Barcelona's Spanish coach Ernesto Valverde sits on the bench before the Spanish league football match between FC Barcelona and Sevilla FC at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on October 6, 2019. (Photo by Josep LAGO / AFP) (Photo by JOSEP LAGO/AFP via Getty Images)
Barcelona's Spanish coach Ernesto Valverde sits on the bench before the Spanish league football match between FC Barcelona and Sevilla FC at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on October 6, 2019. (Photo by Josep LAGO / AFP) (Photo by JOSEP LAGO/AFP via Getty Images)

According to the outlet Fox Sports, Barcelona have decided on their number one priority for the upcoming transfer window in January and he is a 16 year-old prospect in Eduardo Camavinga. It should be noted that he is a Real Madrid target as well.

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The 16 year-old caught everyone’s attention when he recently signed his first processional contract with Stade Rennais. To add to it, he played a major role in toppling the defending champions in PSG in their opening game with an assist to his credit. However, it does not end over here as he even recently won the Ligue 1 player of the month. Therefore it should come as no surprise that some big names are interested in signing the Angolan teenage sensation.

It should not be mistaken as a transfer strategy on behalf of Barcelona as they seem pretty serious about the youngster. As far as one is supposed to believe, the sporting director of Barca, Eric Abidal went to see the teen prodigy play for Stade Rennais against the Serie A side Lazio in the Europa League. Camavinga has emerged as one of the standouts of the French league and it is natural that he presents himself as a long-time option for any team that he becomes a part of.

While Real Madrid have the same target in their mind too, Barcelona must be quick in their actions if they do want the youngster in their squad. The defensive Midfielder can be a useful asset at the back and can be used as an attacking option as well just because of hai agility. Barca should look to add to their current lot of young players in order to make a strong case in the future.