Barcelona among clubs planning to negotiate with Bundesliga wonderkid in January

The January transfer market is almost upon us as Barcelona look to once again strengthen their squad in an attempt to maintain their formidable start to the domestic campaign and to do well in the UEFA Europa League.

Although the Financial Fair Play regulations are expected to largely cripple Barcelona’s powers in the market, the club are still expected to hold talks with multiple players over a move to Camp Nou at the end of the season.

According to Diario AS, one of those players in question is Youssoufa Moukoko. The Borussia Dortmund starlet is currently one of the hottest prospects in Europe, having enjoyed a stellar season in the Bundesliga thus far.

The youngster was involved in 12 goals in all competitions before the World Cup, which even earned him a place in the German national team. But with his contract at Dortmund expiring at the end of the season, it appears the player will be free to negotiate with other clubs in the January transfer window.

Reports suggest Barcelona are among those clubs expected to hold talks with Moukoko. The Catalans have been monitoring the progress of the German international for quite some time and are waiting for a market opportunity to snap him up in the coming summer.

Barça would ideally like to sign Moukoko on a free transfer at the end of the season. However, the club are facing stiff competition from several Premier League clubs, including Chelsea, who have been alerted to the youngster’s uncertain future at Dortmund.

Not to mention, the English teams may even try to sign Moukoko in the January transfer window for a small fee in an attempt to fend off competitors like Barcelona.

However, a lot will depend on the striker’s negotiations with Dortmund, who are currently working on renewing his deal.