Barcelona sporting director, Deco, revealed in a recent interview that the club plan on signing a new left-winger in the summer transfer window.
Names such as Luis Diaz and Rafael Leao have been doing the rounds as potential targets for the Blaugrana to strengthen the position before next season.
However, now, SPORT reports that Barça have shown an interest in another player as a possible option to reinforce the left flank.
Barcelona eye Jamie Bynoe-Gittens
Indeed, according to the report, Barcelona are interested in Borussia Dortmund winger Jamie Bynoe-Gittens.
The Blaugrana have been long-term admirers of the 20-year-old youngster and have been tracking his progress throughout this season.
Bynoe-Gittens has been at Dortmund since 2020, when he joined from the Manchester City youth academy. Having gradually grown into the team, the youngster is proving his quality this season, with 11 goals and five assists from 33 matches.
At just 20 years old, the Englishman possesses remarkable speed, goal-scoring ability, and a clinical finishing touch, catching Barcelona’s eye.
Barcelona set to be priced out of move
However, as per the report, Barcelona are set to be priced out of a move for Bynoe-Gittens as Borussia Dortmund have set a high price tag, around €80 million, making a deal difficult for the Catalan club.
The German giants sees Bynoe-Gittens as the next Ousmane Dembele and hope to secure a significant transfer fee for him.
Given Barcelona’s current financial constraints, such an expensive signing would likely only be possible if a major sale – such as that of Ronald Araujo – were to materialise.
Meanwhile, Premier League clubs have also taken notice, and all signs point to Bynoe-Gittens leaving Germany this summer.
If Barcelona cannot afford the transfer, the winger is expected to head to England. with clubs like Arsenal, Chelsea, and even Tottenham are emerging as leading contenders to secure his signature.
