La Liga giants planning January loan move for 20-year-old Barcelona winger

Despite the recent COVID outbreak in Spain, football has continued without fail. Stadiums are operating on reduced capacity, while teams are trying to expand their teams the best way they can, by including academy players in the first-string. Among those is Barcelona, who have practically been carried by Barcelona B this season.

Gavi, Nico Gonzalez, Ferran Jutgla, Ilias Akhomach, and Ez Abde have all come up clutch for the Blaugranas who have missed players due to injuries and coronavirus. Abde, especially, has filled in the offensive line exceptionally well. However, there might be an early twist in his Barcelona tenure.

If reports from El Nacional are to be believed, the Moroccan is no longer considered an indispensable part of Barcelona, and is contemplating an exit. Sevilla, led by Julien Lopetegui, are eyeing a winter swoop for him on loan.

Sevilla have lost both their first-choice wingers in Suso and Eric Lamela to long-term injuries, with Alejandro Gomez filling in on the wing. Lopetegui is a huge admirer of Abde and will try to lure Barça with a loan with an option to buy offer.

The 20-year-old has played nine games in the league, and has been consistently terrifying for opposing defences with his pace and footwork. Apart from that, Abde has scored a goal for Barcelona while creating two big chances.

His importance in the team could take a blow, though, after the arrival of Ferran Torres. Further, Ansu Fati has returned to fitness, while both Luuk de Jong and Ferran Jutgla seem to be finding their feet in the team.

For a team in financial distress, Barcelona could be tempted with an offer but might want to think twice before selling someone with vast potential. To a direct rival, no less.