Barcelona midfielder a serious target for FC Porto, contacts made with agent

A recent report from SPORT has offered a crucial update on the future of Nico Gonzalez. The young Barcelona midfielder has become a hot topic in the market lately, as he continues to face an uncertain future at Camp Nou.

The report points out how FC Porto have emerged as a potential destination for Nico. The Portuguese outfit have shown serious interest in the Barcelona youngster, as they look for a replacement for the outgoing Mateus Uribe.

Although Porto consider Nico as more of a number eight rather than a direct replacement for Uribe, they are serious about signing the player nonetheless.

The Spaniard is coming on the back of a loan spell at Valencia, where his progress did not hit the level expected due to injuries. But no one is disputing the youngster’s technical abilities and his familiarity with positional play.

To that end, FC Porto are interested in signing Nico on a loan deal for now, since they are not sure whether Barcelona want to sell the youngster permanently this summer.

The Portuguese giants have already contacted the 21-year-old’s agent, Jorge Mendes, to enquire about his situation.

Barça, for their part, have been trying to send Nico on another loan as they look to continue his development. Despite the departure of Sergio Busquets, it appears Xavi does not trust the midfielder enough and wants him to gain more experience at the top level.

Barcelona have tried to replace Busquets by signing Oriol Romeu, and are advancing in talks with Girona for his signing.

That should pave the way for Nico to leave Camp Nou and potentially join FC Porto. A host of young players in the past have found success on Portuguese soil in the recent past, including former La Masia starlet Alejandro Grimaldo.

So it will be interesting to see whether FC Porto find any success in securing the services of Nico this summer.