La Liga rivals considering move for soon-to-be-free Barcelona youngster – report

After being subdued by the previous administration for several years, La Masia has come back in full force over the last few years, producing world-beating talents such as Gavi, Alejandro Balde, Ansu Fati, among several others.

Barcelona have been benefitting a ton courtesy to these youngsters, especially given their fragile financial condition.

Other promising players such as Ez Abde, Angel Alarcon, Pablo Torre, and Ilias Akhomach have been given a fair few chances as well, but to no definite success. As such, it is not surprising that they have been linked with exits.

According to La Portera de Nunez, Ilias is on the radar of Sevilla. The relegation-threatened outfit are looking to rope in the youngster, who finishes his contract in the summer of 2023.

While the source does not confirm whether they want to sign him on a discount this winter or for free in the summer, it can be assumed given their delicate league situation that they are looking for winter reinforcements.

Currently, Sevilla are sitting 19th in the league, two points off safety.

Meanwhile, reports earlier today have stated that Ilias is now in talks with Barcelona over his contract extension. His agent and brother were spotted at the Barcelona offices today to discuss new terms for a new deal.

A left-footed right-winger by trade, Ilias boasts a highly-wanted profile in European football. However, he has huge competition in that position in the senior team, with Ousmane Dembele and Raphinha fighting it out for that role.

He made three appearances under Xavi’s management last season, with two of them in the league and one in the Copa del Rey. This season, however, with the sheer number of attacking options available, the 18-year-old has received chances.